#6- Dress for Success (Part 2)

Last week, we talked about the importance of making outward choices that accurately reflect what is going on inside.  I confessed that my wife does most of my clothes shopping.  The good news is you can look good for free!  It has to be that way to level the playing field.

Let me explain further.  You see, inner beauty trumps outer beauty every time!  Remember the last time you apologized for being ugly with someone?  You apologized because the thoughts you were having affected your behavior.  

Try it today!  You see, what we wear is a reflection of what’s in our wardrobe.  For example, when people see us wearing an attractive shirt, it’s an indication that there is more where that came from.  Likewise, when we display attractive attitudes and actions, they rightly assume there is more where that came from.  There is a difference between a smile and a frown.  

People are experts at reading body language.  Why?  Because when they watch your body language, they intuitively know what is going on in the inside- especially if they've behaved the same way as you in the past.  One example is when people constantly avoid making eye contact with you while talking.

Finally, I’m not sad that my wife shops for my clothes these days.  However, I am glad that I’ve come to realize the importance of making sound choices when perusing my personal wardrobe.

Some simple guidelines:

1. Dress to impress.
2. Dress for success.  Dress for the job you want tomorrow, not the one you have today.
3. Dress your age.  Childish attitudes thoughts and behaviors are unattractive on an adult.