How To Dress For Success

By: Janet Brent

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Need tips on how to dress for success? How you dress tells people a lot about yourself, your confidence, demeanor and can often show success. How to dress for success takes a well put wardrobe, grooming, and even good body posture. Whether you need to land an interview, just want to impress your friends, or are looking to improve your work wardrobe, here are some tips for dressing for success. 

To dress for success, you will need:

  • Belt
  • Dress shoes
  • Slacks
  • Tie
  • Suit (optional)
  • Fragrance / deodorant
  1. Take a shower - Taking a shower before you get dressed is like starting the day fresh. Applying deodorant and/or a fragrance cologne is a good way to start the day and have other people engaging their senses. A good, fresh smell helps command your success.
  2. Groom yourself - Get your hair cut or trimmed. Shave. A man who doesn't look put together starts with hairstyle and facial hair. Shaving will take away years off of your look and is considered more socially acceptable than a wild, untrimmed beard. Brush your teeth. Having fresh breath is part of the whole ensemble; the look of success.
  3. Think business wardrobe - It's better to be overdressed than underdressed. A suit and tie for the whole ensemble, or a nice pair of slacks and oxford shoes are great pieces. Leather belts are also classy and will certainly give you the look to dress for success, impressing people that you encounter.
  4. Accessorize - That nice gold watch will help differentiate you as someone successful, with status. Don't overdo the accessories, but have just enough to show that you know how to dress with class.
Posted on: Apr. 20, 2010