A person's dress sense impacts the 'first impression' they make and is often used to judge their personality. Today, people consult experts to help them with image makeovers, wardrobe transformations or to select outfits for occasions such as job interviews, weddings and business meetings. Do you have a flair for styling? Do you feel accomplished when you find the perfect piece of clothing or encourage a friend in the dressing room? Then a career in personal shopping can be rewarding for you. Professional buyers offer styling services and give wardrobe recommendations. Many shops now employ specifically trained store assistants to help customers choose clothes that will make them look unique and improve their shopping experience. In this course, we will teach you all the skills a personal shopper needs to bring out the positive image of a client and build a trustworthy and lasting relationship with customers.

A personal shopper's duties include assisting customers with their fashion choices and offering expert advice on how to achieve their desired look. We will teach you how to analyse a client's body shape, hair and skin tones and select a suitable colour palette, fabric and cut that will bring out their best features and camouflage their flaws. You will study the history of fashion and the influence of famous designers on trends and style – both classic and contemporary. We will demonstrate how to create an outfit suitable for formal or informal occasions mixing vintage, modern and trendy. We will help you understand dress codes and protocols to follow social events and help inform your choice of accessories and outfits for a client. Explore tips on identifying your clients' needs and assisting them in shopping for the perfect outfit while keeping within their budgets.

As a personal shopper, you stand a chance to work as a store assistant. Being a store assistant involves more than just being able to close sales. You must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. We will teach you to upsell and cross-sell products effectively. You will learn how to provide excellent customer service and handle challenging situations such as dissatisfied customers, returns and shoplifting. Do you intend to work as a freelance stylist, an image consultant or even open a boutique? This course has a wealth of information to get you started. It is open to anyone who wants to enter the fashion world and gain the required skills and knowledge. No previous experience or requirements are necessary. So why wait? Enrol and kickstart your career as a fashion store assistant and personal shopper.