Everyone knows that making a good first impression is important, and although we’d all like to think that you shouldn’t ‘judge a book by its cover’, how you present yourself can make a huge difference to the way that other people perceive you.
This article will look at some of the ways you can convey your personality, your strengths and the professional attitude you want to channel through your style and the clothing you choose to wear.
Assign your style based on your profession
How you choose to dress when you go to work is one of the most important ways to show to your fellow colleagues and business associates that you take yourself and your role in the company seriously. Even if it doesn’t necessarily suit your personal style, making an effort to dress to impress in the workplace is key.
No matter your profession, make sure your clothes are clean and smartly pressed and that your shoes are polished and free from dirt. It may not seem like much, but by keeping your appearance tidy you show to the people around you that you take yourself and your position seriously.
Convey your confidence
Dressing well can also boost your confidence, and especially in a work environment, you want to demonstrate that you are confident in yourself and your abilities. If you have an important business meeting, for example, turning up in a smart suit or dress will help boost your confidence, enhance your credibility and help you perform to the best of your abilities.
Choose your accessories carefully
It’s not just about the clothes that you choose to wear that can help to make a great first impression. Choosing smart and sophisticated accessories can make a subtle difference but help convey your stature, how seriously you take the way you look, and how you want to be perceived by others.
Subtle touches like a smart OMEGA watch or simple pieces of classic jewellery such as silver earrings or a delicate chain necklace demonstrate to those around you that you take great pride in your appearance and that you enjoy the finer things in life.
Working from home
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, so many people now find themselves working remotely on flexible contracts during the week. Even if you are conducting your business from the comfort of your own home, you still want to show to the clients or colleagues you work with that you are taking yourself and your job seriously.
Make sure that you are always dressed smartly for any business calls you may take on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, as no matter where you are, you want to convey the same pride in your appearance.
