JD Institute of Fashion Technology
Fashion Styling for Men

Have you ever wondered how businessmen, politicians, actors, or singers look exceptionally sharp all the time? Well, they have a secret, most of them have a fashion stylist or a person who makes them look visually appealing with the right choice of clothes or right combinations of clothes. If you are someone who is interested in this field, a fashion styling course is for you. 

Fashion stylists are employed in almost every industry reflecting a wide-ranging job description such as to achieve a period-appropriate aesthetic look for someone they need to research about the fashion of that era, sourcing clothes from various manufacturers or brands etc

5 essentials for becoming a fashion stylist

• Strong network 

To become a successful fashion stylist, a great network with industry professionals or designers is important, 

• Develop relationships

Building relationships is essential for gaining new clients as most business will come from colleagues or friends of existing clients

• Don’t be shy

Don’t shy away from self-promotion or asking your successful clients for referrals

• Gain Experience 

Gain as much experience as you can as it will open many doors for you

• Stay up to date

Stay up to date with the fashion styles which are in trend by attending various fashion events etc as fashion is a cutthroat industry. Focusing on fashion styling for men, there are some rules that men should keep in mind to dress well or look visually appealing:

• Wear your suit well

The key for a suit to look good is its fitting or the way you wear it, if buying from the peg,  fit across shoulders should be seen especially as the waist or chest can be altered easily but if it is not at the right fit from the shoulders it will spoil the whole look.

• Don’t shy away from experimenting with colours

Most men are scared to come out of their safe blue, black and grey colours, try experimenting with yellow, green, pink etc that will reflect versatility.

• Spend money on shoes

To make a flattering impact on your outfit, a good pair of shoes is essential, it represents attention to detail as men are believed to be less oriented than women.

• Harmonize your accessories

Wear a minimum amount of accessories and ensure that it harmonizes with the outfit you are wearing. For eg- your tie or pocket square can be a little darker than the colour of your jacket.

• Dress according to the setting

Styling is not just about looking visually appealing but also about the outfit reflecting relevancy to the environment it is worn in due to which right combination is needed according to the setting

• Look after your clothes

If you have invested money in the right clothes, make sure you maintain them or wash them, dry clean them, polish your shoes regularly so that they maintain their exceptional look as it is all about the little details 

Casual dress code is the most used and perhaps the best chance for a man to reflect his true sense of style. Some essentials for acing your casual look are:

• Denim jeans

For a polished appearance, opting for a good quality of jeans in straight leg style or dark wash is ideal while for a laid back look, cuts in higher hues should be chosen

• T-shirts

T-shirts are the basics of a men’s wardrobe, make sure to opt out for classic crew neck cotton t-shirts in white, grey, black etc for a more versatile look 

• Casual shirts

When you want to look a little sharper, casual shirts can help in a great way, for gaining a more relaxed look, cuffs can be rolled.

• Casual jackets

To add individuality to a relaxed look, jackets form a great option giving a fashionable finish, it is something that will stay with you for a long time if it is of good quality.

• Hoodies

Hoodies are great to wear to keep you warm and reflect an athleisure vibe to your casual wear. Pair your hoodie with a sleek pant to avoid a sloppy look.

• Sneakers

Shoes are the first thing that a person subconsciously notices in a person, a good pair of sneakers worn on a perfectly fitted casual shirt and jeans can give you a great visual appearance. 

One of the best fashion styling courses in India is provided by JD Institute of fashion technology reflecting a carefully selected curriculum to acquire skills parallel to the current demand along with learning from the exposure of the Industry within a highly experimental and creative environment. Students will gain employment opportunities with designers, advertorial magazines, print media or electronic media, retail brands and as a fashion stylist. They can even dive into personal styling or styling for individual clients such as celebrities and as image consultants or grooming experts as well. 

JD Institute of fashion technology has been a pioneer in terms of providing exceptional services including unmatched standard of education or exposure due to which it was awarded prestigious “The time’s power icon 2019” recognizing its unparalleled contribution to education along with many other awards.