Working with an image consultant is so much more than just personal style. I have seen people gain confidence and improve their personal and professional lives all by using the tools I have shared with them as a certified image consultant! Join me today as I share the differences between a personal stylist and an image consultant, why a holistic approach matters, and the benefits of color analysis. We all want to become the best version of ourselves and working with an image consultant can help you do just that! 

In this week’s episode we discuss:

[01:50] The differences between a personal stylist and an image consultant

[09:07] The importance of a color analysis

[13:04] Image consultants impact personal satisfaction, confidence, and professional success

[14:47] Image consulting can lead to improved interpersonal relationships, higher self-esteem, better first impressions, and better lasting impressions

[15:35] Image consultants have a holistic approach 

The differences between a personal stylist and an image consultant

An image consultant works by enhancing a person’s image through their appearance, behavior, and communication. We offer a holistic approach, meaning we look at the whole picture of how you are representing yourself including your personal and professional life. 

A personal stylist primarily focuses on fashion, trends, personal shopping, and styling. You will find these people in Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue. Although they are great at what they do, there are a few things flawed with this. They might be able to tailor the clothes to fit you but they do not know your colors. They do not know what is going to wash you out or make you look old. They also focus on the trends and trends may not fit your body type – they might be the worst thing for you!

An image consultant has the education behind them that goes beyond wardrobe selection including body language, etiquette, and communication skills. These are all very important factors because everything you do sends a message to someone else about who you are. An image consultant will include personal shopping but we teach people to buy quality over quantity. Your personal style will never go out of style or stay up with the trends. 

Working with an image consultant can only bring immense value to your life and why wouldn’t you want to bring your best version of yourself in every aspect of your life? 

The importance of a color analysis

The first thing that I offer my clients is a four-by-four color analysis. This is the only one that is certified and I feel so honored to share that certification. I remember one of my clients came in so excited to learn his colors and what made him look best. When he saw what colors fit him vs what ones did not, you could see how much that made an impact. He was originally wearing a green shirt and the sunlight made his under-eye bags look green. When we put on a color that actually suited him, they were gone. This is why a color analysis matters. When we put the right colors on him, he sat up straight, he smiled, and he was confident and happy. 

I also worked with a client for many years and we would go personal shopping for him about three times a year. He put his complete trust in me and never looked at himself in the mirror. During year two, he finally looked at himself in the mirror and said “This looks great on me!” This was a moment of him recognizing his value and he felt confident and attractive. It also made a big impact on me and reminded me that this is why I am so passionate about showing people what certain colors do for them because it helps to bring these people to life & their true selves. 

Image consultants impact personal satisfaction, confidence, and professional success

Most of my clients are successful but they may not feel worthy if they are dating or they have never stopped to realize that they need to start dressing differently as they are becoming more established in their career. Image consulting brings a holistic approach and there are long-term benefits for personal development and career advancement. I teach you the invaluable tools that you can take with you for the rest of your life. 

Your colors will not change, your body type may change but your basic structure will not. This will have lasting effects on your personal life, your career, and your continuous professional and personal development. So in my opinion, image consulting is truly the superior choice. 

Image consulting can lead to improved interpersonal relationships, higher self-esteem, better first impressions, and better lasting impressions

We always talk about how first impressions are the most important but what is truly most important is your lasting impression. The first impression is for someone to see your colors, how you dress, and your body language. Your lasting impression is your communication skills, eye contact, handshake, and remembering their name. All of those things are a big part of what we teach as image consultants. 

Image consultants have a holistic approach 

As you can see, image consultants have a holistic approach and help you with anything from color to style, fashion to wardrobe, auditing closets, personal shopping, dating etiquette, dining etiquette, business etiquette workshops, speaking on stage etc. Your personal brand is how you market yourself and I invite all of you to reflect on your own goals and how an image consultant could achieve them.