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Reason why Suits make you look more professional 

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Reason why Suits make you look more professional 

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The reason suits make people look more professional is completely opinion based. Personally I have always wanted to be the guy that has 12 suits is successful with his life and is very good at his job. Suits for me just round out a person any one can wear a suit but I just want to wear one to really fulfill my dream and look good in one.

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Fact: People judge others based on their physical appearance.

Think about it, how someone chooses to dress is usually one of the first things you notice about them.

Appearances matter. Your clothing and how you choose to dress will be a big part of your appearance, and hence a big part of how people percieve you, and look at you.

This is especially true in the professional world. Professionals need to know how they should dress and how they should look in a working environment, as it could have a big bearing on how a job interview goes, or if they're considered for a promotion, for instance.

We all got that office story where we unintentionally screwed up, haven't we! Mine goes something like this:

I missed out on a big promotion a few years back in the office I used to work in, despite being well-qualified and heavily-favoured for the position. It was not until much later that I found out it was because of the way I used to dress, which, according to several members in the promotion committee, was 'just too casual!'

Safe to say, it came as a big shock to me, and was probably the turning point in my life as far as how I chose to dress was concerned.

This article by Neil Patel from QuickSprout discusses his little 'social experiement' on how people percieve each others based on the way they dress. It makes for a very interesting read.

As one comment in that article notes, "you are what you dress." Couldn't have put it better myself!

Appearances, and reasons why 'dress for success' matters

1. Starting from the most-obvious of reasons: dressing for success portrays a positive image. Your appearance is one of the most basic things that you can change about yourself. If you look professional, well-dressed, or dressed according to the occasion, you'll come across as someone who's well-groomed, is capable of doing a job, professional enough to understand what is necessary for success, and has a good personality as well.

2. It leaves a great first impression on the people you meet. First impressions are everything, and as the saying goes, 'the first impression is the last impression'. In order to leave a lasting impression on someone, you need to dress appropriately and according to the occasion.

3. You immediately gain an edge over the others. A well-dressed person tends to stand-out. If you're well dressed for an interview, for instance, you will stand out in the crowd, and immediately attain an edge over the other people potential interviewees. According to studies, inappropriate dressing or grooming is behind 40% job rejections. Don't be that guy who dresses like a chump and ends up getting rejected because of his appearance. A good suit, ironed trousers and a shirt, polished shoes and a good watch will go a long way when it comes to making an impression on others.

4. It shows that you prepared, and did your homework. Let's consider the job interview example again: if you're properly dressed (and we'll get to that in just a bit), it shows the potential employer that you actually put in an effort in how you look, in your appearance, and it shows that you prepared properly.

5. There's a 'feel good' factor associated with dressing well. Dressing professionally can make you feel better about yourself. It gives you more confidence. For instance if you dress up in a suit for instance, you project more confidence, which people will respond to positively.

How to dress to impress

The general rules for both men and women when it comes to attire have been well-summed-up in this article.

For men:

Suit up! Invest in a good, expensive suit, and keep it clean and essentially ready-to-go at al times. Standard black is usually your best bet, for day as well as the evenings. For formal-casual/business-casual, such as a corporate dinner or dinner with a client, it might be a good idea to invest in a good suit-coat or a blazer.

A white tee - you can't go wrong with a white tee!

Clean shave - or a well-trimmed stuble if that works for you.

A long-sleeved shirt that matches well with the suit

A professional tie.

Coordinating sock color; no crazy colors or styles.

Professional, color-coordinated shoes - Once again, standard black works with everything.

Minimal jewelry (or how about none?) - a good analog wrist watch might be a good idea though.

Well-groomed, professional haircut.

Aftershave and/or cologne.

Clean and trimmed fingernails.

A professional briefcase or portfolio - if you're appearing for an interview, this is quote important. I've actually seen people carry printed sheets of their resume's in their hands! Don't make this mistake, put that resume in a bag or a portfolio.

For women:

A solid-colored, conservative suit that can easily be changed with a different color blouse. A good suit will come with a jacket, pants, and skirt. This makes the suit versatile.

A professional blouse that blends well with the suit. By blending we do not mean the same color, but it should be as professional as the suit and the color should coordinate well.

Professional shoes with a low heel.

A minimal amount of jewelry - classy and professional is the goal.

A well-groomed, professional hairstyle.

Skin-colored hosiery.

A minimal amount of make-up. You do not want anything that distracts the interviewer from the conversation. Your skills should stand out above anything.

Manicured fingernails and toenails with a conservative-colored polish.

A reasonable amount of perfume and try to avoid strong smelling lotions.

A professional briefcase or portfolio.

(Some more dress tips for men and women here)

Other considerations

For interviews, it is always a good idea to dress one step above what employees at that business wear to work.

Stick to the dress-code! It's probably mentioned in your contract, but if it's not (or isn't explicit as to what you're supposed to wear), it might be a good idea to send your contact in the HR department an email.

When you start working at a new place, use the first few days to observe what people usually wear.

Dressing professionally doesn't only refer to your attire, your grooming and personal hygiene are also essential parts of your overall image. A good haircut, trimmed facial hair, trimmed finger-nails, clean face and hands, along with a light perfume and after-shave will immediately put a positive impression on the people you come across.

Some working environments allow their employees to dress casually, and wear what they want (Google comes to mind). Unless your job explicitly allow you to dress casually at work, don't assume anything. It is still a good idea to dress formally for an interview; it could save you from the embarrassment of dressing too casually.

Interview pro-tip: An even better idea is to Google the company you're interviewing for, or visit the official website, with the purpose of finding out what other people working there usually wear.

Keep your tees and jeans for casual Fridays.

If your work involves a lot of field-work, where you're out in the sun for a long time for instance, dressing casually might be an option.

Watch what people wear on TV (think The Apprentice and Suits, for instance). Trust me, over the years, I've picked up a lot of pointers this way!

For remote workers or people who might telecommute or work from home, it is still a good idea to stick to the routine every day, and dress-up before starting work. It puts you in 'work-mode' from a mental-standpoint.

Over to you..

How do you dress for work? What dress and attire rules, if any, do you follow? Does your office allow you to dress casually? Woud you prefer working somewhere wehre the dress-code was formal-only or casual-only? And would something like this be a deal-breaker if you were looking for a job?

Do leave me your comments and thoughts below!

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Dress to Impress: Dressing Professionally

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Fact: People judge others based on their physical appearance. Think about it, how someone chooses to dress is usually one of the first things you notice about them. Appearances matter. Your clothing and how you choose to dress will be a big part of your appearance, and hence a big part of how people percieve you, and look at you.

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I personally think people like to be noticed because it gives you a sense of being needed or wanted in a different way then just being told you are loved by your family and friends. I think it helps you become the person you are and helps you to chose what aspects you want to keep about yourself and what you don't like.

People need attention and like to be noticed for various reasons. we all thrive off of it some need it more then others and that's what I believe.

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@wavy58 - I believe that narcissists are just insecure. They can't help the fact that they need attention.

I am not a narcissist, but I did need a lot of attention growing up. I was an only child, and I didn't have that many friends. I did latch onto whoever would pay me any attention, though, and it became an addiction.

I needed it like a drug! It made me feel all right, and if I went too long without it, I would start getting restless and depressed.

I don't feel this way anymore. I am more secure in my faith and in my place in this world now, so I don't crave attention from others constantly.

There are some people who dislike attention. Very shy people actually don't want to be noticed at all, and they are embarrassed when someone does pay them attention.

It isn't necessarily attention from a group of people that they dislike. Some of them even hate it when an individual talks to them.

Narcissists need a lot of attention. I have known a few of these in my life, and everything has to always be about them.

I had a friend who always turned the subject of conversation toward herself. She needed to know if what she was wearing looked good, and she needed constant reassuring about everything.

She needed more attention than anyone I had ever known. It was hard for her to be in relationships for very long, because people got really weary of her neediness and how self-absorbed she was. I stuck around for years, but eventually, she just became too much for me to handle.

I think that babies need more attention than any other humans. The world is new to them, and they are in constant danger from their desire to explore it and their ignorance of the fact that things or actions can hurt them.

They need to be changed, they need to be fed, and they need supervision. They are also probably the best at demanding our attention, because it is hard to ignore those piercing, persistent cries when they need or want something.

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@wavy58 - I believe that narcissists are just insecure. They can't help the fact that they need attention. I am not a narcissist, but I did need a lot of attention growing up. I was an only child, and I didn't have that many friends.

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Pseudoscience Red Flags and how people view them

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Pseudoscience Red Flags and how people view them

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Reason why playing video game  benefits us 

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I believe the reason for video games benefiting us is it helps us with reaction times thinking fast and critically depending on what game you usually play. For me I play various games and I have noticed they help me think faster and help me react faster in everyday life.

This Video explains some of the reasons playing video games actually helps us with various tasks and shapes our brains in different ways from the normal adult.

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Your brain on video games | Daphne Bavelier

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Number one is the scientifically proven subterfuge. This is a red flag due to the fact that scientists make hypothesis and no one can tell them they are wrong because science is believed to always have the opportunity to prove something is true and false so if something is proven wrong over and over then it is most likely not valid hypothesis and their method has failed. That means that one scientist has failed but it could lead to the success of somebody else using a different hypothesis.

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Empty edicts- absence of empiracle evidence. This is a red flag because it basically is a statement which you say and everybody is supposed to know what it is without any supporting evidence for example saying chocolate makes you live longer.

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Charges of conspiracy collusion and connivance. The red flag tries to make it look like we can not trust the evidence based on various conspiracy theories which usually end up false. For example telling people that doctors thrive off people being sick so they can make a living off of people misery or suffering. when in reality people are going to be sick and get sick no matter what so doctors are needed to help people like me and you to understand what is happening to us when we get sick.

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Wishful thinking- Favoring fantasy over fact. One of the things that make this hard to avoid is because we use this on ourselves all the time. we always want to achieve better and strive for more out of life. It is also easier to use wishful thinking rather then negative thinking because it helps us make our goals and achievements a reality instead of always a dream. The reason this can be bad is because we get ourselves all hyped up and want it so bad that when things don't work out it hits people harder because they have thought about it over and over.

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Stressing status and appealing to authority. This is when a person tries to quote authority figures and disregards the evidence or facts that make their quote or statement wrong. For example they are one person and just because one person says something is true does not always make it true. People for thousands of years have proved other people wrong and that will continue to be a trend in many years to come.