What Your Clothes Say About You

What Your Clothes Say About You

The right clothes can make a world of difference in your emotional state, giving you greater confidence and self-esteem — characteristics that will carry over to other aspects of your life, such as your job and relationships. On the other hand, however, the wrong clothes will have the opposite effect, bringing down your confidence while making you feel more withdrawn in the process. Of course, this is really just the tip of the iceberg regarding the way in which clothes affect your personality. To learn more about what clothes say about you, and how to choose the right clothes, keep reading.

First Impressions

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so put your best foot forward by wearing the right clothes. When you initially meet someone for the first time, that person will size you up almost solely based on your appearance. If you happen to be wearing mismatching and/or poorly fitted clothes, it will leave a bad first impression. According to a recent study, men were judged more favorably if they wore a custom-fitted, bespoke suit when compared to men wearing off-the-rack suits. This study reinforces the belief that clothes will affect the way in which others perceive you for the first time. It only costs a little more to choose a bespoke suit over an off-the-rack suit, but it can have a significant, positive impact on first impressions. So, consider investing in a bespoke suit the next time you go shopping for formal wear.

Confidence

Not surprisingly, the clothes you wear will also affect your confidence, or lack thereof. Think back to the last time that you wore a formal suit. Whether it was for a job interview, wedding, business meeting, etc., you were probably confident wearing it. This is because a high-quality suit, or any “nice” formal wear for that matter” increases confidence, giving you the drive to put yourself out there so to speak. Consequently, wearing generic clothes that don’t fit — or clothes that don’t fit just right for your body size or shape — will lower your confidence; it’s just that simple. If you need a boost of confidence, put forth the effort to wear a nice, custom-made outfit. It doesn’t have to necessarily be a suit, as any well-made, fitted outfit will have this positive impact on your confidence levels.

Job Hiring

It’s probably easier and more convenient to wear a casual outfit to a job interview, but doing so may hurt your chances of getting hired. If you have a job interview scheduled for the near future, go ahead and plan your outfit in advance. Sure, your experience and qualifications will likely affect the employer’s decision on whether or not to hire you, but so will your clothes. When you first arrive to the interview, the employer will use this time to size you up, based largely on your appearance. You can increase your chances of scoring the job by wearing the right clothes.

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Personality

Do you have an extroverted or inverted personality? You might be surprised to learn that your clothes will reveal this, and more, about your personality. If you follow the same fashion trends as the majority of the population, others may perceive you as being inverted. But if you venture into the realm of the unknown by wearing unique outfits with different designs, you’ll be perceived as having an extroverted personality.

Physical Activity

Clothes will also reveal your physical activity levels to the world. There’s been a growing trend towards the use of active wear-style clothing in recent years. Men and women of all ages are now wearing casual, comfortable-fitting active wear. As you may have guessed, people who wear active wear are generally more, well, physically active.

Here are some tips on choosing the right clothes:

  • Don’t make the mistake of wearing an oversized suit. Far too many men are guilty of making this mistake, resulting in a messy appearance that does them no justice.
  • If a particular garment doesn’t fit just right, consider having it adjusted by a professional tailor. Tailors can adjust the size of shirts, pants and other garments, creating the perfect fit for your body.
  • Your choice of shoes will play a key role in your outfit, so don’t overlook this element when choosing clothes. A good pair of black or brown leather oxfords work well for a variety of formal occasions.
  • Accessorize your outfit with items like a wristwatch, cufflinks (for suits) and jewelry.
  • Sometimes it’s best to follow the “less is more” technique with your outfit, meaning just a few high-quality garments and accessories will look better than half a dozen mismatching items.
  • When wearing jeans, choose a “cut” that’s appropriate for your body as well as the occasion. Boot-cut jeans, for instance, are best suited for casual occasions while wearing boots. Straight-leg jeans, on the other hand, are an excellent choice for formal occasions.
  • Consider the material from which the garment is made. Polyester and polyester blends offer greater elasticity, but they don’t hold up as well as cotton in the washing machine.
  • Go the extra mile with your wardrobe by choosing bespoke or similar custom-sized garments. Instead of buying off-the-rack jeans, you can specify your exact measurements by ordering jeans here at MakeYourOwnJeans. Doing so will give you peace of mind knowing that your jeans were made based on your precise measurements.
  • Colors speak volumes about your personality and style preference. A good rule of thumb is to stick with darker colors, such as indigo blue for jeans, for formal events and occasions. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you cannot wear dark colors for casual occasions, rather dark colors are the recommended choice for formal wear.

Clothes say a lot about your personality and style, which is why it’s important to wear the right ones. Regardless of the occasion, you should put forth the time and energy to choose clothes that compliment your body. Hopefully, the tips listed above will give you a better understanding of how to find the right clothes.

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