4 Interesting Facts About Image Consulting

Whether you like it or not, the way you look plays a role in your success. Your image is "you" in the minds of the people; what do they think about you; what is their perception of you. And remember, perception is reality. 

 Your Image is your visual resume. Much before people know about your strengths they decide about you based on your visual resume. An Image Consultant helps you project an Image that you desire; image that reflects your values and principles. 

What is Image Consulting? 
Image consulting is managing one’s Appearance, Behaviour and Communication in order to project an appropriate, authentic and attractive image. It is about controlling your first impressions.

Who needs Image Consulting?



Image Consulting is for everyone who wants to upgrade his/her style to match with roles and professional and social goals. Be it a student, working professional, a socialite or a celebrity. An employee’s or a CEO’s image will have an impact on the company’s image; a socialite’s or celebrity’s image plays a great role in their careers.

I believe in simple living. How will Image Consulting help me? 
Image consulting does not necessarily mean high fashion brands or glamorous clothes. Image Consulting is adapting style which is appropriate –suitable to our attitude and the audience we interact with.

A classic example can be Mahatma Gandhi’s image in South Africa and when he consciously adopted dhoti clad image later. This epoch-making decision was taken by Gandhiji in Madurai after he decided that he has to work for and with the with the poor people of India and how can he identify with them if he wears different clothes from them.

Is Appearance part of Image consulting only about western clothes?
No, Image Consulting is about appropriate (as per occasion) and authentic (that suits you)dressing. It includes Indian as well as Western styles, blend of fashion trends and use of right accessories. 


Few Image Consulting Tips:
1. Wear clothes that flatter your figure and personal colours.
2. Audience: Think carefully about who it is you’re trying to influence and why. What do they care about and why is it important?
3. Message: The way you’d dress at a business conference full of middle-aged folks is different from how you would dress at high school sports game. Whatever message you’re trying to send to the world, never forget the clothes you put that message in will determine the way it’s received. So, dress it carefully.

Contact us on neha@splendidconsultant.in to know your Image Quotient !

CEOs, Founders & Presidents :Tiny Secret of Polished Image

"You can have anything you want if you dress for it" said Edith Head once. Truly, you are the author of your identity. Your core competencies and character traits you want people to associate with you should also reflect from your clothing and accessory choices.

A President / CEO should display leadership, control and direction. True leaders instill calm, as well as leadership and discipline. The suit you wear to inspire your sales force will be significantly different than the one you wear when addressing the board of directors. For each occasion, you need to consider what subliminal messages you are transmitting to your audience.'

The cost of clothing must be looked upon as an investment. This is your “Business Suit of Armor"; the money spent on your image will make your work easier (as impressions are half the battle) and will actually return a higher profit. Not knowing the business world can wreak havoc on the outcome and yield disastrous results. For these reasons, it's best to seek the advice of an expert!

Choose an expert image/wardrobe consultant to polish your appearance.This is a professional who understands how to communicate the visual messages in the business world. A good wardrobe consultant, by carefully crafting your image, will make you look and feel great, exude power, and communicate effectively, thus making you more successful.

You know that your image is result of people's' perception of you and your business, but more importantly how you feel about yourself. Image consists of your appearance, attitude and actions. The Author, Neha Ratnakar is an Image Consultant, soft skill trainer and style expert with a professional style of working, a healthy dose of humour, encouragement and compassion. 

Neha upgrades your attitude, style and image. Email to neha@splendidconsultant.in and experience change in the way you look, feel and shop, forever.

Image made of Appearace, Attitude and Actions!

We are living in the world of illusions, false appreciations and hidden agendas. Honesty and transparency have become rare ; be it individuals or organisations and corporates. 

Do you make a friend merely by looking at the profile picture? or are your business decisions are merely based on the looks of the products/services? 

Another formula for an IMAGE is your appearance, attitude and actions. Take  a mindful of your ATTITUDE , mix it with splendid ACTION and use it with your impressive APPEARANCE ! A balance of attitude and actions creates an impression that lasts longer. 

Your attitude towards your own goals and feeling of others is evaluated simultaneously. Action expresses your attitude in multitudes. 

Be it your real life or social media, balance your profile by adding a layer of hobbies, special interests and social causes that you truly care for. 

You know that your image is result of people's' perception of you and your business, but more importantly how you feel about yourself. Image consists of your appearance, attitude and actions. The Author, Neha Ratnakar is an Image Consultant, soft skill trainer and style expert with a professional style of working, a healthy dose of humour, encouragement and compassion. 

Neha upgrades your attitude, style and image. Email to neha@splendidconsultant.in and experience change in the way you look, feel and shop, forever.