Avidere's renowned Wardrobe Stylist Education Program uniquely combines the technical elements and principles of fashion design with the practical applications of helping women create styles that complement their shape, personal style, and lifestyle.  The Avidere Wardrobe Stylist Education program is the most complete on the market. In fact, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York uses the industry leading textbook Fabulous Fit to teach fashion designers how to design and construct garments for the eight body types.  Fabulous Fit was published by Fairchild and authored by Avidere's very own Education Director, Judith Rasband.  Our education program is sure to give you the technical skills needed to immediately jump start a career in fashion at the fractions of the cost and time of other education institutions.

Wardrobe Styling Training Overview

To assure maximum learning retention and your success, the majority of the course will include hands-on practice using the Avidere Image Styler™ and working with live models and clothing. A brief summary of course objectives is outlined below. Stylists will be required to meet the criteria in these learning objectives prior to receiving certification. Certification testing will be administered during training. For a complete list of certification requirements and a more detailed training outline please contact us for an enrollment packet.

  • Learn how to identify and dress the eight different body types and over seventy-five figure variations using the same principles and elements of design used by today's top fashion designers.
  • Learn how to create an effective and stylish wardrobe using wardrobe cluster strategies and applying fashion styling techniques.
  • Learn how to maximize a wardrobe and create different looks reflecting personal style and moods by using shoes and accessories.
  • Learn what collars, necklines, glasses, hats and jewelry best complement different face shapes and facial features.
  • Learn the "image makers and breakers" of a professional image and what clothing design elements and image factors make a polished image.

Wardrobe Styling training Outline

Part One
Orientation to the program

What is a wardrobe stylist?

  • Avidere Mission/Objective
  • Avidere Wardrobe Styling Services
  • Avidere Image Styler™ Products & Guest Script
  • Wardrobe Stylist Qualifications and Skills
  • Work Ethics and spa customer relations
  • Session Schedule
  • Self Introduction/30 Second Elevator Introduction

Image & Styling Fundamentals Overview

  • Face Shape & Feature Evaluation
  • Figure Evaluation
  • Wardrobe Styling Factors
  • Personal Style Factors
  • Lifestyle Factors

Overview & Demonstration of Related Wardrobe Strategies

  1. Clothes Power
  2. Art In Everyday Dress
  3. Line Selection and Coordination in Fashion Selection
  4. Shape Selection and Coordination in Fashion Selection
  5. Color Selection and Coordination in Fashion Selection
  6. Texture Selection and Coordination in Fashion Selection
  7. Pattern Selection and Coordination in Fashion Selection
  8. Personal Style In Everyday Dress
  9. Wardrobe Building and Outfit Styling using Cluster Strategies
  10. Wardrobe Evaluation

Part Two
Elements & Principles of Fashion & Design

Introduction & Demonstration on Visual Design in Fashsion

  • Elements of Design in Fashion
  • Principles of Design in Fashion
  • Wardrobe Styling Service Application

Concepts on Line in Selection & Coordination in Fashion

  • Video & PowerPoint Presentation
  • Lecture-Demonstration with "Virtual Closet"
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Concepts on Shape in Selection & Coordination in Fashion

  • Video & PowerPoint Presentation
  • Lecture–Demonstration with "Virtual Closet"
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Concepts on Fabric & Texture in Selection & Coordination in Fashion

  • Video & PowerPoint Presentation
  • Lecture–Demonstration with "Virtual Closet"
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Concepts on Pattern in Selection & Coordination in Fashion

  • Video & PowerPoint Presentation
  • Lecture–Demonstration with "Virtual Closet"
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Part Three
Avidere Figure Evaluation

Figure Evaluation "Go Figure"

  • Methodology
  • Posture
  • Figure Types
  • Figure Variations
  • Combination Figure Types
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Fit Analysis "Fit To Be Seen"

  • Whole Garment Analysis
  • Wrinkle Analysis
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Personalized Fashion Style Selection

  • "Quick Fit" Style Selection
  • "Dress Slim" Countering Techniques
  • Alternative Styling Options

Part Four
Avidere Wardrobe Styling & Building

Wardrobe Elements

  • Separates & One Piece
  • Basic & Costume Pieces
  • Classic v. Trends
  • Wardrobe Neutral & Accent Colors
  • Solids v. Patterns
  • All Seasons v. Seasonal Fabric
  • Garment Care
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Outfit Styling

  • Cluster Strategies
  • Layering Strategies
  • Dominant & Subordinate Strategies
  • Personal Coloring Strategies
  • Accessories /Look Changers
  • Personal Style Application
  • Lifestyle Application
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Wardrobe Building

  • Lifestyle Planning
  • Personal Style Planning
  • Shopping List

Part Five
Avidere Professional Image

Professional Image Cues / Visuals

  • Professional Image Style Scale
  • Professional Image Makers & Breakers

Part Six
Avidere Face Evaluation

Face Shape & Feature Evaluation "Image Reflections"

  • Methodology
  • Face Shape Types
  • Facial Feature Variations
  • Combination Facial Shape Types
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Face Image Styling

  • Accessories (jewelry, glasses, hats)
  • Collar / Necklines
  • Personal Coloring
  • Application Activities incl. Avidere Image Styler™ Interactive Exercises

Part Seven
Avidere Styling Support

Avidere Stylist Service Skills

  • Stylist consulting communication methods
  • Hands–on figure evaluation standards and protocols
  • Time management strategies to ensure timely service completion
  • Up-selling / recommending additional Avidere Styling Service