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CONFIDENCE DRESSING: HOW CLOTHING IMPACTS OUR CONFIDENCE
By Denise P. Barrett, Ph.D.
Take a moment to close your eyes and think back…think back to a time and place when you truly brought your “A game” to an event, it could be work-related, social or an appearance you had to make on behalf of your business or in school. What were you wearing? Why did you choose that dress, suit, gown, etc.? Ultimately, how did the total outfit make you feel from the inside out? Wouldn’t it be great to get that amazing feeling in your clothing every day? Imagine the possibilities! Welcome to the empowering and exciting world of “confidence dressing”! A woman’s personal style is everything. That is why we should take time and be intentional about discovering it, developing it and owning it. Once we have experienced this epiphany of fashion empowerment, our fashion sense and choices will fall into place no matter the occasion. Learning your body type and styles that enhance it, discovering the colors make you glow and come alive, and understanding the true art to accessorizing through hair, make-up, jewelry, belts, handbags, and shoes are essential in defining your personal style as a confident woman! In the next issue of Tallahassee Woman Magazine (April/May) be sure to read Confidence Dressing: How Clothing Impacts Our Confidence – Part 2 which will feature the following 10 essential tips to set you on your “confidence dressing” journey! 1. First Impressions are Lasting, Make Yours a Good One 2. Less is More 3. If you are questioning yourself, don’t wear it 4. Figure Flattering Finesse 5. Color Me Beautiful 6. Fit is everything 7. Personal Styles vs. Trends 8. Accessorize to glamourize 9. Shoes make all the difference 10. Mindful Make-up Until, then be confident, be impactful and be bea“U”tifully YOU!.
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