The Science Behind "Dressing For Success"

We have all heard the phrase dress for success. But what does that mean? Do you have to dress nice and professional to be successful?  Do you have to wear expensive clothes to be successful? 

Many people think that the phrase “Dressing for success' ' means that you have to wear a Rolex watch, dress fancy, or wear a business suit every day, to manifest being successful- but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The overall meaning of it is that in order to be successful, you need to dress profesional. According to an article published by Business Insider titled Hate to  say it but yes, you should dress for success “That usually means dressing professionally, the way most successful people in your organization and industry dress- those people whose jobs and reputation you eventually want.” While this is true, the phrase can also have different approaches to it. There are different elements and keys to achieving this phrase. The phrase can be  more of a symbol to dress in what makes you comfortable and confident. 

The key to ‘Dressing for success' is confidence. Confidence is the best accessory, no matter what you wear. But it also depends on the occasion. Let's say you have a job interview, it is important to dress nicely for it and to give a good first impression, but it is important to add elements that show who you are. Because that shows who you are and what you are confident with. Dressing for yourself is another key element to dressing for success. Worrying about what other people think about how you like can affect your confidence. If you are focused on what other people think,  it can distract you from the goal, which is feeling confident in yourself. That is why dressing for success is key. Wearing things that you feel comfortable and confident in can help you be successful, because it shows others that you can carry yourself and is deteremined. 

In the end, if you wanna dress nice, you don't need to go out of your way to buy expensive clothing. Instead wear clothing that makes you comfortable and that is affordable. While many think that “Dressing for success”can help you be successful;, the real key is how you carry yourself and be confident in your skills and ability.