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June 24, 2008

15 Ways to Leverage Your Appearance for Success

You appearance is very important for your personal brand. People judge you on the way you look so make sure that you make a good first impression.

Therefore, you need to be very serious as to how you look in every situation. Below are 15 ways that your appearance can position you for success in the business environment.

1. If you don’t know what to wear, then always wear professional attire

2. Wear name tags on the right side and high so they are visible

3. Polish your shoes regularly so they are professional looking

4. Dry clean your clothes regularly so they are not full of wrinkles or stains

5. Check your clothes for stains or rips before you decide to wear anything

6. Don’t wear bright colors and odd patterns

7. Wear limited jewelry

8. Use light make-up and perfume/cologne

9. Keep your nails manicured

10. Check your teeth for food before entering a room

11. Walk into a room with a warm smile

12. Keep your hair under control after you enter a building from the outside

13. Carry a nice business card holder

14. Carry a nice pen for note taking

15. Carry a nice portfolio

What other ideas do you have?

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I was told that I can give a rather "stony faced" first impression and that I need to lighten things up by wearing softer colors...and a smile.

Posted by: Anne-Marie | The Write Spot | June 28, 2008 at 10:24 AM

I'm glad to be out of the proper business world. I hate looking the part I don't play.

When you do most of your business in your pj's, putting on a pair of twills, a shirt with buttons and shoes that aren't sneakers seems pretty dressed up to me. A lot of presenters to the public don't always appear in a suit and tie anymore, and most audience guests wear jeans.

But, in the outside business world, your advice is the best advice to follow.

Sherri

Posted by: Home Office Organization | June 28, 2008 at 02:55 PM

That is good feedback Sherri. Learning from what others say about you is a great way to enhance your demeanor.

Posted by: Jason | June 28, 2008 at 07:30 PM

It all depends on how you are comfortable working and what your mindset is. Some people who work from home have to dress professionally or at least not as casual as you do Sherri. You just need to find what works for you.

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