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eLearning Series: Self Confidence
How Do I Improve My Self Confidence?
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How
To Dress with Self Confidence
While it's nice to think that appearances
don't matter, the fact is that you clothes can have an effect
on your self-confidence. That said, the only important thing
is how you feel about the clothing you wear, not what others
may think about it. Dress in a way that makes you feel confident
and everything else will fall into place.
Finding your own style is a great way to feel more confident
about the clothes you wear. Look to fashion magazines, catalogues
and your stylish friends and associates for inspiration, but
then create a look that's entirely your own.
Whether you prefer a tailored look or a hippie bohemian style,
whatever makes you feel comfortable with yourself is the right
choice.
There are times when you'll need to ignore this personal style
and wear clothes that are appropriate for a certain occasion.
When you're faced with such an event, or even if you have to
do it every day for your job, find a way to make the required
dress work for you, perhaps by adding your own style with subtle
accessories. And if you just can't think of a way to feel comfortable
in a tuxedo or the lime green bridesmaid dress your friend
selected, draw confidence from the fact that everyone around
you feels the same way.
When it comes to clothes, the
most important thing is to wear items that make you feel
confident and avoid everything else. If you have a shirt that clings to your stomach and makes you
feel incredibly fat, then the obvious answer is to not wear
that shirt anymore. Too many people would continue to wear
the shirt and feel their self-confidence drop every time they
put it on. Find pieces that work with your body type and your
best natural attributes. If you're not sure how to do it, ask
your most stylish friend or family member or find a full-service
clothing store.
If you feel like your body type gets in the
way of looking your best, maybe you're just not making the
best choices. Don't
be embarrassed about shopping in the "Women's" department,
the "Petite" section or a "Big and Tall" store
if that's where you'll find the clothing that fits you best.
If you're accustomed to buying your clothes at discount stores,
investing in some more expensive but high-quality pieces can
result in a better fit because of the better craftsmanship.
Support garments like control-top pantyhose can improve your
silhouette and the way you feel about yourself.
Jewelry
can add to a polished look. Select pieces that complement
and mesh with your chosen style. Don't forget other details
as well when you choose accessories. A stylish hat or a fun
pair of shoes can bring it all together.
Glasses are another issue when it comes to accessorizing.
Some people hate the idea of wearing glasses because they think
they look too bookish or it makes them feel old to need reading
glasses. Contacts or laser eye surgery may be a suitable option
if the idea of wearing glasses is that hateful and detrimental
to self-confidence. Alternately, some use their need to wear
glasses as an opportunity to show their fashion sense. They
choose stylish or trendy frames that complement their faces
and improve their confidence in their overall appearance.
Now you're sure to run into people along the way who just
want to bring you down. They may scoff at your personal style
or your lack of designer clothing or any other detail they
can think of to make them feel better about themselves.
Know that this will happen and prepare for it. Whether you
want to create snappy comebacks ahead of time or you just want
to brace yourself for an insult, being prepared will keep the
hateful words from sinking in and affecting the way you feel
about your dress. If you're facing these attacks regularly,
it may be time to find a new group of friends, remove yourself
from the situation, or whatever would lead to a happier you.
The saying, "Clothes make the man" may
or may not be true, but with the right choices, clothes can
make or break
your self-confidence.
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