“I don't like having to follow rules on dressing.”
“I have my own unique style.”
These are just a few things you might hear from men who don't really care about their appearance.
That's partly because there's a lot of silly, useless information out there that confuses and as a society we've tried to push the mantra – it matters how you perform, not how you look.
And yes, in a perfect world that would be great; but we don't live in a perfect world.
How you are perceived by others before you open your mouth depends mostly on the physical signals you send with your appearance.
Appearances matter in real and fundamental ways that affect a man's daily life – from how he is greeted when meeting others for the first time to whether or not he'll beharassedwhile traveling.
A man doesn't need to stay on top of every passing trend; however he should thinking about his basic appearance every day. Still not convinced it's worth your time to dress sharp?
Here are 9reasons why men should give a damn about appearance
1. Clothing is the primary instrument in creating a positive first impression
People are superficial, not just as a cultural phenomenon but as a hardwired instinct going all the way back to when our brains needed to make snap judgments on what was a stripy rock and what was a tiger about to eat us. We tend to be done formulating our initial opinion of someone before we've actually spoken to them.
That means that your clothing is going to have a direct effect on people's default assumptions of you — the better you're dressed, the more respect and attention they're going to automatically give you.
2. Clothing can increase your perceived status among your peers
Even after the first impression is over your clothing can help improve people's reactions to you. Society is very visually-based, and better-dressed men routinely experience better treatment and service than their sloppier counterparts. Clothing serves as a substitute for character in the eyes of people who don't know you well enough to judge you by anything else.
That may sound superficial, but it's true whether we think it should be or not. Your appearance may not mean much to you, but it does to the people who see you every day, making it worth caring about.
3. Dressing sharp helps with your confidence
One of the first pieces of advice in self-help books is almost always something along the lines of “Get Your Personal Appearance Under Control!” It's good advice. People tend to perform better in life when they feel that they deserve to perform better. The automatic assumption that a well-dressed man should be treated with respect works when it's your reflection in the mirror, too.
A few minutes spent spiffing yourself in the mirror before you leave home reinforces the idea that you deserve success and good treatment in your own mind.
4. The requirements of dressing sharp teaches responsibility
As silly as it sounds, caring for your appearance will make you a more responsible man. You wind up keeping track of details like which shoes need to be shined and which shirts need to be ironed, and (unless you live with someone who loves you very much) you usually have to do those things yourself. It reinforces mental habits of attention to detail and planning ahead that translate usefully into any career or skill.
5. A good dresser notices detail in others
Once you start paying attention to details of collar shape, pocket square selection, and all the other little details of dressing well, you start to notice them on other men. And those men are noticing them on you too — expect, once you start really putting some time and effort into your appearance, to start seeing approving nods from other well-dressed men.
A really well put-together outfit is as good as a Masonic handshake for introducing you into a secret and elite society of men (and you don't even have to wear one of those little fez hats).
6. Dressing sharp makes you more useful at work
Doesn't matter what your job happens to be and who you're working for, or even if you're your own boss — if you're well enough dressed that you can step away from work and into a meeting with a client, customer, or supervisor without advance preparation, you're more useful. Having the casual, day-to-day presentation to step into any situation and look respectable is a huge advantage in the working world.
7. Colors and patterns speak for you
Once you start to learn more about them, specific colors and patterns begin to display their own unique advantages. Blues convey youth, browns openness and trustworthiness; deep grays somberness and dignity — each can be the best choice for a situation where many other colors would be equally appropriate but not as ideal.
And by thinking about colors and patterns in a meaningful way rather than just throwing together anything that doesn't clash too badly you may save yourself from being the guy whose tie keeps seeming to ripple on TV someday…
8. Specific clothing pieces make statements about you
Uniforms and semi-uniform looks like the doctor's white coat are obvious symbols of the wearer's status or role. More subtle effects can convey nearly as much detailed information for a man who takes his time to plan the outfit well.
From a bolo tie advertising a reckless, cowboy attitude to a pinstriped suit in the colors of a favorite baseball team, clothes can proclaim everything from your profession to your passions — or both at once.
9. Good looking men call the shots
When all's said and done, the best reason to take time with your clothing and appearance is to take charge of your life. Well-dressed men have already taken the way the world sees them into their own hands, and the added respectability and authority people afford them allows them to call the shots in group situations as well.
Giving a damn about your appearance is a way of caring how much control you have over your own life — not just over what color of tie to wear this morning.
A person's first impression of you is influenced by your appearance. This is why clothing and grooming can be so important in interviewing for jobs, making new friends, and many other life situations. The way you look may make another person or group want to know more about you or lose interest in you.
Dressing well and staying well-groomed conveys more than just power, authority, and confidence. It shows that you have self-respect. The way you decide to present yourself to the world is how they'll take you.
When you feel like you're truly expressing yourself, you feel calmer, more purposeful, and more confident. When you feel like you're hiding who you are that has a psychological affect. When you dress authentically, you'll not only feel more confident in yourself, but you'll also attract like-minded people.
It's important to look your best for a few reasons: expression and creativity; and presentation and confidence. For expression and creativity, this is subjective matter as everyone has their own taste in fashion. It's important for individuals to express their own creativity through clothes and accessories.
Physical appearance and self-esteem are often closely linked. Our perception of how we look can have a big impact on the value we place on ourselves and how much self-confidence we have in our day-to-day lives.
There's a lot a person will assume about you based on your physical appearance — from how trustworthy you are to whether you're an extrovert. Your appearance can also reveal things about your health, such as your likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Clothes can be a shield we use to get through challenging times but more importantly tells the world who we are. Whether we like it or not, we're judged by our appearance and the clothes we wear, matter. Look sloppy and people may decide you're careless with little respect for details or yourself.
The clothes that a person wear often play a vital role in many aspects of their daily lives, such as interpersonal relationships, social situations, and in the professional environment. They are important in establishing an individual's mood, commanding respect, and often affect first impressions too.
With those points in mind, there are a lot of benefits to wearing whatever you want: There is freedom in knowing you are being authentic to who you are. Once you give yourself the space to be creative in your dress, you may find yourself inspired in other facets of your life as well — you've opened the floodgates!
The psychology of clothing is complex and taps into culture, symbolism, neuroscience, sexuality and many more aspects of the human experience. Fashion and clothing influences behavior in multiple ways; our perception of ourselves, how others react to us, our confidence and self-esteem.
The consistent daily act of dressing well not only helps you fine-tune your taste, it also helps increase your confidence because you will trust your ability to pick out a stylish outfit to wear.
What you wear directly influences your thoughts and behaviors. It also impacts how others perceive your personality and actions. The social and psychological aspects of clothing are more intertwined with outfit choice than you think.
A person's level of attractiveness can play a major role in their personal life. Physical appearance can impact someone's first impression and how they are perceived by others. Those who feel confident in their physical appearance have higher self-esteem and feel more confident in social interactions.
It's deeply ingrained from cultural socialisation, interpersonal relationships, our personality tendencies, our physical characteristics combined with the influence of digital trends to shape the thoughts, feelings and beliefs we have on our appearance.
Additionally, smile at people when you pass them and while you're having a casual conversation. This will make you look more attractive. Don't stare at someone for more than 3 seconds because it'll make them feel uncomfortable. Practice smiling so that it becomes natural for you.
Clothes influence how we look at someone.They help create an idea of what we think about their personality. Wearing what makes you comfortable is a statement, and people will respect your individuality. This is an essential detail of why fashion is important.
It's when what you wear, how you feel in your clothes, and how you shop reflects your personality and values. Unlocking your personal style not only improves your confidence, but it also refocuses your energy.
Appearances can say many things about people, such as how they celebrate, what's modern in their regions, and if their culture is made up of wealthy or poverty-stricken people. Each culture has different festivities, making each of their wardrobes very unique and fascinating.
The main reason that style matters is for consistency. Publishers of books or journals want readers to have a consistent experience, even if the content is written by different authors or across long periods of time.
Keeping yourself put together allows you to communicate a confident self image to those around you. It is important to look good and create your own personal sense of style. Too often, men try to look like other people which results in majority of them dressing identical to one another.
Introduction: My name is Fr. Dewey Fisher, I am a powerful, open, faithful, combative, spotless, faithful, fair person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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8. Specific clothing pieces make statements about you
8. Specific clothing pieces make statements about you
