Wardrobe stylist

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A wardrobe stylist is the job title of someone who picks out the clothing worn by people in photo shoots, for commercial print catalogue, television appearances, music videos, concert performances, and any public appearances made by celebrities, models or other celebrities and public figures.

The wardrobe stylist can select and either shop for or borrow the clothing items used to dress their client. They often consult with the client, photographer/director, hair stylist and makeup artist to put together the particular look or theme for the specific project.

A wardrobe stylist is sometimes referred to as a fashion stylist or image consultant. The job may also entail casting models, personal shopping, restructuring a client's entire wardrobe, reorganizing a client's closet as well as many other duties relating to the client's personal lifestyle. 

I used to dabble in fashion styling before I moved on to designing.  I thought I'd use my love for shopping to good use -- borrow clothes from the stores, put it on the models, wait for the photographer to take really great shots, and at the end of it all, get paid for something I enjoyed! So yes, I was able to do all those things, but it wasn't at all how I expected it to be.

Look at some of my (un)glamorous tasks as a fashion stylist . . . . 

Come to think of it, my job now as a designer is not all that glamorous either. When I take the measurements of my clients or when I have fittings, you'd find me on the floor also. Haha!

More (un)glamorous stories about my styling days to follow. I'm trying to gather old pictures for a more enjoyable read. Hehe.  

Oh, and thanks to Miguel Olfindo and Dario Tibay for the behind the scenes photos!