![]() Mood and clothing are interconnected, according to Carolyn Mair, a behavioural psychologist and the author of “The Psychology of Fashion.” Not only increases my confidence for the day but also because no one needs to see through my vulnerabilities. Today, I make a point of dressing in my best outfits when I am not feeling good. I can tie the moments my style was the worst with moments of illness and demotivation. In my personal experience, my style choices have always reflected my feelings. It is very well known that if you feel better you will likely take your time to look better. You communicate how you feel through many forms, and fashion is one of them. How you present yourself reveals a lot about how you feel about yourself. That said, a clean/pleasant look goes a long way to be positively assessed and approached by your peers. Your brain understands how crucial this information is to make decisions, in order to make the distinction between what is dangerous or safe, and what is desirable or not. Appearance and posture will be assessed consciously or unconsciously. You evaluate people you know or strangers before you approach them. On the other hand, external appearance determines whether you decide to approach someone or not in the first place. Therefore, judging a person by their external appearances may mislead your understanding of them. I recognize that maybe all those initial perceptions can be seen differently after getting to know someone better. ![]() I bet you do it as well.ĭo not forget that you only have one chance to make a first impression and that the first impression always lies in your appearance. People notice even if it seems like they do not. Of course, your clothes do not determine your worth/value but people judge you based on your appearance. And why this conversation is beyond something superficial. Let me present to you six reasons why you should care about how you look. Your appearance is an extension of all aspects of your life. So, is appearance important? While appearance cannot say everything about someone it is often very indicative. But, social science research shows that a person’s appearance has a meaningful impact on their life experiences and opportunities. Recognizing that looks matter can make a lot of people feel uncomfortable. It may seem superficial to talk about appearance, but it does not have to be that way. It is about how you choose to present yourself to the world regardless of the beautiful/ugly systems society has forced upon us. From your hair, your clothes, and your posture to your nails.Īppearance in this context does not refer to beauty/facial beauty. It refers to the outward or visible aspect of a person. Let us begin this discussion by defining what appearance is in this context. Why is appearance important? Does what you wear matter? The answer is yes and I wrote the title with a dash of irony.
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