4 Key Elements To Dressing For Success

Looking great is paramount to the success of any individual because no one ever gets a second chance at a first impression. By dressing for success you will make a positive first impression on first encounters, even with strangers as well as gain a competitive edge within and outside your workplace.

Contrary to the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, books are first judged by their covers and people are initially evaluated based on their appearance. The truth is, what is inside should count a great deal more, but in reality how you choose to dress and how you behave counts more.

First impression is everything. Book cover designs and titles are the “first impression” people will have, before delving in to read more about the book. Similarly, how you portray yourself to the outside world matters most and you have just one chance, in fact only 7 seconds to make a great first impression.

Thankfully, we are all in control of this. By communicating a proper visual image using a combination of clothing, style, and grooming, we can portray ourselves in a positive light. This is what dressing for success is all about.

When you add great non-verbal communication to the mix by improving your confidence, body language, and how you carry yourself, you will make your first great impression, a lasting impression because people will always respond to you positively.

In today’s article, you’ll learn the 4 key elements to dressing for success. Read, Learn and Apply the knowledge gained from this article today by using these elements to empower yourself as you dress for success.

4 Key Elements To Dressing For Success

1. IMAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT. PEOPLE JUDGE YOU FIRST BY THE WAY YOU LOOK ON THE OUTSIDE.

55% of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. Therefore, it’s important you make the right impression at all times through your dressing, grooming, hygiene, etiquette, and generally your outward appearance. Looking great is paramount to the success of any individual because no one ever gets a second chance at a first impression. Take control of your own style and dressing today. Always remember – Dress to express, Never to impress! This is a fundamental factor when it comes to dressing for success.

2. THE OCCASION DETERMINES THE OUTFIT

Understanding different dress codes can help you avoid embarrassing faux pas and this will ensure you dress appropriately for any function or dress code. Always choose dressing classy or stylish, over being fashionable.

3. THE OUTFIT DETERMINES THE ACCESSORIES

From matching your suit and shoes to finding the right pair of sunglasses to fit your face, the right accessories can make or break your outfit. Ensure you choose your accessories according to the formality of your outfit. Wear only dress watch with dressy outfits such as formal wear and business formal wear. Wear casual belts with casual shorts and pants, wear dress belts with your dressy attires, and so on.

4. THE ACCESSORIES DEFINE THE STYLE

Your accessories are like vitamins to fashion and can really make an outfit pop! However, even small style mistakes can be translated into a lack of experience. From properly knotting your ties to selecting the right pocket square fold for your suit or the right socks for your outfit, power is always held by the little details.

FINAL THOUGHT

The way you dress says a lot about your personality, and people are going to assume a lot about you based on your wardrobe choices, grooming, and other aspects of your appearance.

Remember, you’ve got only one chance of making a great impression, why not get it right with your outfit. Wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable. When dressing for success, don’t be fashionable i.e. buying an outlandish outfit or one that is in vogue just to make a statement especially if that’s not your style.

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Kobi O. Mbagwu (Mr. Kobi)
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Mr. Kobi

My name is Kobi O. Mbagwu, a professional image consultant, menswear style expert, and entrepreneur who uses fashion, style and clothing as key tools in transforming ordinary men into extraordinary classy gentlemen.

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My personal goal is to help gentlemen dress better, live well, do well and develop a unique personal style that matches their lifestyle and goals. I believe that success can be built through style. I believe that fashion is a tool that can be used to change people’s lives positively. I also strongly believe that if you dress well, you look good, and if you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, you worry less, and the less you worry the more you are able to stay motivated and focused on your goals pursuit and by so doing you are able to live a more fulfilling and successful life.

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