"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak"-Rachel Zoe
For you to look like a million bucks, you don't have to be rich or famous. Putting on nice clothes isn't frivolous or artificial. You have got to dress the way you want to be addressed. Society has conditioned us to subconsciously perceive attractive people to be more sociable, jovial, trustworthy, and happier.
Now I want you to understand that being an attractive person isn't about your facial or body features entirely. A study carried out in 2001 in the US showed that people's sense of style ranked higher than their face, body type, or height.
Another study showed that models who were dressed in more attractive attires were seen to be more elegant than another set of models who were beautiful but didn't wear beautiful attires.
Don't You believe it?
Trust me there is surely someone you know who all isn’t that beautiful or handsome. Yet people are drawn to this person like bees to honey. Well...You could say it is due to the person's charisma which isn't a lie, but the person's sense of style also contributed to his/her attractiveness.
Why should you care about how you look?
● It makes you appear smarter, more competent, trustworthy
● It makes you attractive
● It makes you feel confident
● It evokes respect
● Helps you increase your status
As earlier said, we are by default attracted to well-dressed people, and not someone that looks shabby. Yes, content is important so is your look on the outside. This is what will attract people to you first.
Why do you think prizes are given to well-dressed people at schools, companies or
organizations?
It is because such people give the school or their company a good image. Parents would want to enroll their kids in such a school and investors will be more open to discussing business with someone that is well dressed. Ultimately, making more money for the school or company and getting such people promotion at work.
A 1985 study published in the journal of social psychology showed that the physical appearance of a person influenced the decision of employers in employing applicants.
At this point, I believe you've seen the need to dress well.
How then can you up your dressing game?
1. Familiarize yourself with trends: know what is in vogue by noticing what well-dressed people are wearing and how they wear them. It could be celebrities whose sense of style you admire or someone at work or any circle whose style you like. You can also watch YouTube videos on this. There are thousands of them.
2. Know your body type: A particular outfit may look good on someone else but may not look good on you, so you must familiarize yourself with your body and know what clothes highlight your best features. Trust me we all have our best features you just need to discover yours if you don't know.
3. Remove all clusters from your wardrobe and replace them with quality outfits: For you not to be tempted to just throw anything on, do away with outdated clothes or clothes that don't compliment your body. Also, choose colors that compliment your skin tone.
4. Tailor your clothes to fit you: We are not in the 90s when baggy clothes were termed cool, so make sure your cloth isn't flying on your body. This is because not all clothes you buy straight from the rack will perfectly fit you, you may need to tailor them to fit you. However, tailoring your clothes to fit doesn't mean you should tailor them to an unbreathable fit.
5. Pair your outfit with simple but classy accessories: You'll be amazed as to how a nice belt, shoe, jewelry or any classy accessory can uplift your outfit, so invest in them. It doesn't have to be ridiculously expensive but always go for the quality it lasts longer.
6. Practice self-care: Aside from investing in clothes. Ensure to take care of your skin by practicing good hygiene, moisturizing, applying simple makeup if you're a lady, and eating healthy, and Inculcating a few minutes of exercise daily won't hurt as well. It is all about you looking your best.
Conclusion
Clothes aren't just a mere necessity to cover our nakedness. They determine how others view us and how we see ourselves, so if you want people to be attracted to you. You've got to look like the part by dressing like the part and you shall become the part.
