While the common saying, “dress to impress” seems shallow and to solely benefit external sources, dressing to impress can also help improve self-esteem and further personal development. Dressing for every occasion is about more than the types of clothes you wear. It is possible to dress properly without wearing designer labels. Dressing to impress has to do with how you present yourself to the world – it can even shape your attitudes about yourself and help you be more self-confident and successful.
“Dress for the job you want, not the one you have got.” – Sam Ramsey, Fashion editor, Fridge Magazine
Every time you leave the house you should be prepared for anything to happen. You never know when you’re going to run into your next boss, or find a once in a lifetime opportunity. It’s natural for people to make snap-shot judgements about you on first appearance. While this may be unfair, it happens. Dressing for the role you want sends a message to those who see and hear you. How you’re dressed can not only shape what people see, it can also shape what they hear and how they communicate with you. This article from Forbes explains why dressing 25% better than those around you can convey leadership, confidence, and help you achieve long-term goals.
Dressing well also influences with your levels of confidence and how you carry yourself. According to recent reports, there is a strong correlation between how people dress and their levels of happiness. The study asked women a series of questions regarding their happiness levels and the types of clothing they wore. Women who responded that they wore sweatpants and baggy clothes more often than not were also depressed, while women who dressed sharply reported higher levels of self-confidence and happiness.
You don’t need to have a huge budget to dress in a way that makes you look and feel good. Make sure you buy clothes that are the right size, and that have a good cut for your body. Wearing baggy or skin-tight clothes not only sends the wrong message, but it can make you feel conscious of yourself. There are tricks to shopping that will help you dress the way you want. Remember that you can bring your own style to the table when it comes to dressing to impress – the important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident in your clothes, and in yourself. This positive attitude will translate into your daily interactions.
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