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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Clothes Make the Man and Woman


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Do you strive to dress with taste? Our society's tilt toward the casual has unfortunately resulted in a corresponding decline in modesty, appropriateness, and taste.   I am not advocating that everyone should dress like a schoolmarm.  Rather, I wish men would dress like gentlemen and women would dress like ladies.  Think 40s, 50s, and the early 60s. 

Do you think you choose your clothes so others think you dress with taste?  Do you want to dress with taste? How do you define it?  It means different things to different people - but to me, a large part of taste has to do with consistently choosing quality and what is appropriate - for the occasion, for the weather, for your body, and yes, for your finances.

Gentlemen should keep in mind that ladies do notice your work clothes (so use collar stays) and your casual clothes (find an iron and wear something other than T-shirts and sweatshirts).  You will instantly have a leg-up on your fellow man. 

I haven't always dress consistently well but it is something I am striving to do.   Like it or not, we are all judged (and judge others) on our appearances and your wardrobe plays a big part of it.  We also feel better about ourselves when we know we are pulled-together.  It need not be expensive, but it must - at a minimum - be clean, pressed, and without need of any repair (fallen hem, broken zipper, lost button, a hole - fix it or get rid of it).

Let's all try to take it up a notch.  No more sweatpants on the weekend!  In that regard, I have taken a play our of our dear friend, H's, playbook by wearing more dresses.  A dress makes you look a bit more put together and stylish and it is a real time saver in the morning.  Just remember to only dress for your body type.  What looks fabulous on your friend may look unfortunate on you. 

Tell us about that one outfit you remember wearing where you felt completely pulled together and confident.  A great outfit can help protect you from feeling insecure and getting in your own way.

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