Do you wish you knew how to dress for every occasion?

No more wishing! In this post, we will show you how to dress in a way that makes you feel confident, brave, and ready for just about anything. 

People can tell a lot about who you are by the clothes you wear. The clothes that you wear – and the accessories you use to dress them up or down – reveal a lot about who you are, where you are from, what you do, and how you perceive yourself and others. What you wear or dress sends nonverbal cues to other people. It may invite people to ask about what you do for a job, where you live, what the triple spiral symbol on your sweater means, and so on. 

Clothing can have a significant impact on the impression that a person conveys and is thus a powerful communication tool. What you wear plays an important role in creating positive first impressions when it comes to communicating confidence and ability. Whether you agree or disagree with the statement, clothes do make the man (or woman!). 

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So, how can you enhance your first impression?

Colour: The way you use colours is an excellent way to leverage the power of fashion in your first impression. Do not just choose colours at random; instead, consider how you will use them as part of your overlook and the message that you want to convey.

Fit: People’s perceptions of you are influenced by how you tailor your clothes and the shape of your clothing.

Styling: For both women and men, an accessory can completely turn an outfit on its head. Shoes, watches, scarves, and hats are all simple ways to change the impression of your style.

Branding: If you struggle to comprehend fit and colour on your own, let brands do it for you! Go to brands that embody or demonstrate your ideal style and let their styles make the decision for you. For example, Ralph Lauren gives off a preppy vibe.

How to choose the right outfit for the occasion

The weather: The weather must be one of the most important factors to consider when selecting an outfit from your wardrobe.  How could it be any other way? Would you rather melt into pools of sweat just because that leather jacket that you bought is so pleasing and it is super flattering? No, of course, you wouldn’t. You should also consider the weather when selecting the appropriate accessories. Everything from how you style your hair to the shoes you wear should be weather appropriate.

The occasion: While those skinny jeans and faded band tshirt might feel great and be uber flattering, if you rock up at a formal wedding in it, you are going to feel self-conscious because it is not the right outfit for the occasion. Whether we like it or not, different occasions require different outfits. 

While it is true that wearing a beautiful and appropriate outfit can greatly boost one’s confidence, the opposite is also true. The ability to carry oneself with complete confidence, regardless of what one is wearing, go a long way toward making the outfit stand out as well.

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*This is a collaborative article