Dress
4 Success
Hey Guys so i thought i would share a presentation i did today, All about how to dress for success in the work environment. It really made me think, if you feeling down about work or yourself, try brighten up your appearance and create a more confident you.
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The
success of any personal encounter begins the second someone lays eyes
on you. Appearance and behavior - helps start the experience in the right
manner since people decide 10 things about you within 10 seconds of
seeing you.
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Although
clothes don’t make the man, they certainly affect the way he feels
about himself. No one is more conscious of your physical appearance
than you are. When you don’t look good, it changes the way you
carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to your
advantage by taking care of your personal appearance and the way you
dress.
Your
personal appearance is not only an important factor in how you
present yourself to others; the way you dress reflects the importance
you attach to the situations and people around you.
“ Lets
Dress for the occasion. If the occasion is business, then dress as if
you mean business.” - anonymous
Now
Color, style and fit provide the one, two, three punch in your
appearance arena.
Color
Color affects people
physically and psychologically
- Dark colors - black, navy and darker shades of grey - psychologically mean power, authority, knowledge, responsibility, and success.
- Brown shows that you are dependable and stable - however you lack power and authority.
- White is a good choice for a blouse or shirt since it means clean, formal and sophisticated.
- Pastels represent softness and femininity.
Every
color has a message of its own. How you put them together sends your
message.
Colour Tip:
Always
try to avoid using more than three colours when looking to put an
outfit together. Instead of choosing a large color palette, why not
try to focus on one main item, for example or one of your stylish
vintage dresses, to which you can add accessories such as a belt or
bag. They can either bring contrast to the overall appearance or
blend in with the outfit. However, splashes of color don’t
necessarily have to be bold they can also be smaller subtler items
such as watches, bracelets or shoes.
Style
Business
casual takes its toll, if it's power and professionalism you want to
convey.
- A suit coat with long sleeves, slightly padded shoulders and a collar make you appear one-third more powerful. (Your sales will come easier when you know when to take your suit jacket off in a sale and when to put it back on!)
- Shoulder pads add authority.
- Pleats and darts add bulks.
- Vertical lines formed by classic three-button jackets contribute to the illusion of heights, as do pin stripes.
- Single-breasted jackets with a center vent are best for men and women of average height. Double-breasted jackets complement taller people.
Fit
Few
people have "hanger figures." Almost all people need help
to make your clothes look as if they were made for you.
Knowing
that you have chosen the right color, style and fit for the occasion
will give you increased self-confidence and add immeasurably to your
presentation ... of yourself and your products and services.
So…
What
you wear reveals things about your!
Self-esteem
How
you dress is your love of self-made tangible to the world. When you
wear ill-fitting, stained, torn, torn clothing, it can make others
aware of a poor sense of self-worth. What people see on the outside
lets them know you feel about yourself on the inside. Image is the
tip of the iceberg, yet it adds immensely to helping people
understand what's going on inside you.
Self-respect
How
you wear it and what you choose to wear show others how much you
respect yourself. Few people come even close to naturally having a
"perfect" shape or size. Those who respect themselves know
how to dress to emphasize strengths and minimize body flaws. Respect
for self is lacking in women who in the workplace wear skirts that
are too short, necklines that are too low, pants that are too tight;
for men who wear long pants that are too "short," ties with
spots, jeans with holes. Self-respect plays a big part in
knowing/wearing the acceptable thing socially and professionally.
Confidence
The
way you carry yourself contributes greatly to the air of confidence
others perceive. What you wear also contributes to that look of
confidence. Some women say they would love to wear hats but are
afraid they can't carry it off. Your goal is to create an aura of
confidence and assuredness when you walk into a room. Make sure your
clothing contributes its part!
Organizational
skills
Even
people who don't like to file or plan the details of an event need to
appear organized in their clothing color and style choices. You want
to create a unified look from head to foot, without calling attention
to any one item or color.
Soundness
of judgment
Knowing
and wearing the right outfit for the right occasion is an important
indicator of whether you can make the right decisions at work, too.
Creativity
While
some jobs allow more creative expression than others, all of them
permit you to individualize at least a bit. Express your uniqueness
through a special tie and matching hankie, a scarf or a special or
exquisite piece of jewellery. Maybe your mark will become the special
way you tie a scarf or how you find just the right one to complement
or coordinate with your suit and blouse.
Reliability
The
sum of the above adds up to how reliable you are ... from the big
picture to the details. Can you be counted on to look and behave in a
professional manner wherever your job takes you?
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