Dressed for Success

I have never heard the phrase “dressed for success” before, but I think what it expresses is true and is really helpful in daily life. Dressing for success can lead to actual success. A clean and tidy outfit can give other people a good impression of you and show your true potential. For a boss of a business, dressing carelessly would lose one’s authority from his or her workers, and as a staff member without proper clothing, coworkers and business partners might feel disrespected. Nowadays we have seen many images of famous Silicon Valley entrepreneurs wearing casual clothing, which make us to assume the workplace is no longer a formal environment. If an interviewee only wears jeans and t-shirts, his employer won’t consider him as a serious or competitive applicant for the job. On the other hand, being dressed for success can also impact of a person internally. Personally, on vacations, I always stay at home for the whole day and don’t meet anyone. I used to wake up and wear my pajamas all day long since no one would see me or care my “style”. However, I have found  that dressing up a little has a positive impact on my overall mood. I feel more awake and ready to begin a productive day. In conclusion, dressing for success is what we should do for both extrinsic and intrinsic benefits.