9 Fashion Side Hustles to Make Extra Money Fast!

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Side Hustle Culture isn’t Ideal

Let me start by saying side hustle culture is sometimes over-advertised. Life’s purpose isn’t to work yourself excessively. It’s to achieve your goals and enjoy yourself.

This isn’t to say having a side hustle is bad. Often side hustles are great for achieving your financial goals especially when your day job doesn’t pay you equitably. They are also learning opportunities that you can make money from!

Fashion side hustles specifically are ideal for people who are interested in joining the fashion industry, but don’t know where to start. A side hustle can be the perfect education to build your skillset.

Creatives often have a difficult time making a living from their craft and finding a side hustle in fashion may be the perfect opportunity to earn cash from their ability.

But if You’re Able to Have a Side Hustle Go For It!

A fashion side hustle is great whether you’re looking for a way into the industry or to strengthen your resume. Another benefit is the flexible schedule since side hustles aren’t full-time commitments. You make your schedule and you make your timeline to achieve your goals.

The below fashion side hustles range in skill required, equipment required, and hourly rates. Depending on demand in your area, the pay rates differ greatly as well. However, I believe you are able to be successful in any side hustle you pursue.

It all depends on your ambition! You have the power to achieve your goals and you have all the tools necessary to pursue them.

The Brand Directory

The Fashion Side Hustles

Personal Stylist

A personal stylist helps clients feel confident and stylish in their appearance through clothes. They consider the individual’s personal style, body shape, and preferences to create outfits that suit their lifestyle and needs. A personal stylist may work for individuals on a one-on-one basis or for companies, fashion publications, or studios.

They may also offer services like wardrobe organizing, personal shopping, and fashion advice. The goal is to help clients feel confident and stylish in their appearance.

Tailor

Tailors specialize in creating and altering garments. They often work with fabrics, patterns, and sewing equipment to create clothing that fits well and meets the specifications of their clients. A tailor may take measurements, make adjustments, and stitch together pieces of fabric to create custom garments such as suits, dresses, or coats.

They can also alter pre-made clothing to ensure a proper fit or repair damaged garments by patching or replacing worn-out parts. Tailors may work independently or for clothing stores, boutiques, or fashion houses. Their skills and expertise in fabric manipulation and garment construction allow them to create unique and individualized clothing items for their customers.

Online Reseller

Online resellers use various methods to find and source products from other suppliers to sell through their online stores. Dropshipping is a popular method of online reselling. As is buying clothing wholesale and selling them from your own website.

Fashion Blogger

A fashion blogger writes posts online about the fashion industry. Blogs are cheap and often times free to start so this option is perfect for someone on a tight budget.

Bloggers can choose to write about designers, fashion theory, runway shows, sustainable fashion or whatever niche they enjoy. You can earn money through sponsored posts, affiliate advertising, affiliate programs, and website ads.

Fashion sketches — Image by Charlota Blunarova

Fashion Illustration

If you are skilled at drawing especially drawing designs on model forms, a side hustle in fashion illustration is a good idea! There are many aspiring fashion designers who need help realizing their designs. They require assistance from skilled illustrators to make their designs come to life.

You can find work as a fashion illustrator by making your own listing on websites like Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, and Gigbucks (to name a few; there are many options).

Fashion Photography

There are many opportunities for a photographer in the fashion industry. Some options include joining a news outlet and cover events for them and being a freelance photographer. New and established brands need photographers to take pictures of their collections whether for their website, on the runway or for social media.

Event Planning for Fashion Events

Event planners are necessary for fashion events. Trust me, I’ve been to a few that didn’t have them and they were a hot mess. Brands want events that represent their collections so they seek planners that are capable, organized and can execute.

Being an event planner is a great opportunity to start your own business and build your own brand.

Educator

Whether you are able to take on an adjunct professor role or make digital courses, there are ample opportunities to teach in the fashion industry. Many universities and community colleges offer fashion design and fashion history curriculums. And websites like Udemy are platforms where experts can offer courses for a fee.

Social Media Manager for Fashion Brand

Social media managers plan, create and post content for individuals or brands. Fashion brands need assistance staying relevant on social networks so they hire social media managers. This side hustle is a great option for creative individuals who only want to use their phone for extra money.