Appearance is said to be the way someone looks. Physical appearance in today’s society especially in today’s world says a lot even before you say anything. Your dress sense brings a lot of advantages because individuals believe your look describes the kind of person you are. It tells us your personality even without saying a word to the next person close to you. Your appearance differentiates your social class from others, and this also boosts self-confidence and brings about respect not only to yourself but to others. Looking well and smartly dressed enhances your personality. Every human being is a living magnet. We can attract and repel; we have the ability to gain admiration or aversion for the way we dress. The way we dress can determine how we will be treated by others. Coco Chanel, the founder of channel brand, once said; dress shabbily and they remember the dress, but dress impeccably and they remember the woman or man.
Dressing well in a corporate world can get you to any level, people tend to look up to individuals with good dress sense as leaders and run to them for support. According to Gianni Versace, an Italian fashion designer, he said "Don't go for trends. Don’t get obsessed with fashion, but decide what you are, what you want to express in the way you dress and live. What you wear is a definition of how you present yourself to the world, especially today when human contact is so rapid. Dressing is an instant language, a way of communication to others. You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it- Edith Head.
It’s very essential to dress appropriately at the workplace or anywhere at all, for an everlasting impression. It’s a stated fact that people who dress shabbily are never taken seriously at any given time. This happens every time in our society. People with extraordinary potentials are always overlooked for opportunities because they don’t look well presented.
Here are some vital points why dressing well in a corporate world is important especially in a formal setting.
• Gives you a competitive edge over other candidates when it comes to hiring, promotions or.
• It improves your motivation and productivity in a working environment by encouraging you to get more things done.
• Dressing well boost your self-confidence.
• You gain respect from different individuals, making them look up to you as a superior over them.
Dressing well is one thing you can’t buy. It’s not in a shopping mall or labeled to a price tag. It’s an in-built spirit from our soul to the outside world. In conclusion, according to a fashion designer Vivienne Westwood she said “fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and is everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.”
