The Secret to Looking Your Best

It’s not just about making a statement when you’re at the office or out for play. Justin August shares how a well-curated wardrobe can help you feel your best.

Looking your best at work and play is more than a desire to belong or fit in. I personally use it to educate others on how I would like to be approached. Is it necessary? Of course not, but we all feel better when we look better. From tapered slacks to double-breasted blazers, looking your best at work and play shows that you are purposeful with respect to your lifestyle and profession. My schedule is pretty dense during the week, so I choose items that are versatile, practical and definitely cost-efficient.

Here are a few tips that I follow to make sure this area of my life is very simple yet effective:

Buy Versatile Items

Consider items that are adaptable to any situation. Items that you can throw a blazer over or switch to your favorite pair of casual shoes are ideal. Look for something that you can immediately feel different in. A key piece to keep in your closet that can afford you a ton of flexibility is my personal favorite, a classic pair of slim-fit blue jeans. You can literally create a million looks with it. From blazers and loafers to jerseys and sneakers, a good pair of denim jeans will get you far in life. Remember that!

Embrace The Power of Black

Wearing black adds a level of sophistication to your look. It is regal. It is simultaneously powerful and elegant. It literally speaks for itself. I didn’t fully understand the power of wearing black until I got a couple of years dressing my best under my belt. This color works for any event and is really easy to shop for. My favorite all-black look is a pair of stone washed black denim jeans, a classic black turtle neck and a pair of black loafers. Whether you are happy go lucky or feeling your inner Miranda Priestly, wearing all black will surely protect and intensify your look.

Shop for Two

Buying two of your favorite items is like having Christmas year-round. If you are like me, you like what you like. Moreover, if you don’t have what you like then the world can feel gloomy and blue. If my favorite item is a limited find and happens to be economical, make an effort to buy two of it. I find these items to fall in the category of perfect fit, seasonal colored items. Any item that you can wear over and over and over again deserves to be bought in twos.

Trust, You’re Beautiful

Unfortunately, the one thing we cannot buy is confidence. We must put in the work to know ourselves, love ourselves and know that the very thing that makes us just a tad bit different, is the one thing that makes us unique and beautiful. Your original sense of style for work and play is needed in this world.

Justin is a Louisiana native who currently works in Dallas, TX. You can follow him on Instagram @justinbobby84 and get a fresh perspective on sex, love, and millennial life through his co-hosted podcast Millennial Lov3.