Have you ever thought to yourself why it is that you go into one of the big brand shops, look at an outfit and think it always looks great on the models but i just cant seem to pull off the same look? Well apart from the copious helpings of Photoshop, perfect lighting and thousands of retakes that the models are afforded they also happen to have been specifically chosen for every outfit they model and more importantly they feel confident that they look great. The question therefore is how can you be more confident in your clothes? Well with a few simple tips and changes in the way you approach thinking about your dress sense you can ride a crest of confidence and rock up to any event knowing that your clothing represents the true self that you want everyone to see, not cocky, not overly shy but the “you-est” you that you know.
What is your style?
Are you a suited and booted type? smart casual? or a drifter open to shifting your style and trying out new stuff. If you are one of the first two then its simple stick to what you like and if you are required to venture out of your comfort zone take the time to get some advice and try to find someone with your body time that you think pulls off a certain look that you are trying for. But for everyone as a simple rule of thumb try and stick to basic colour matching principles and try on multiple sizes until you reach the best fit that isn’t too loose, unless you’re aiming for a hip hop dancer look of course.
The occasion
Be prepared for your event/occasion by researching the dress code or looking at pictures/videos of previous events to gauge what you think would be the best fit, do you want to fit in? or do you want to stand out? when you decide then remember you can either fit in or fade in but if you choose to stand out make sure you get that right too, nobody wants to be the first male Bridget Jones. So take care and be prepared and whether you fit in or stand out try to do it right it will certainly make you feel more confident.
Once you’re there
So you turn up to an event and you think sweet i gave a lot of thought to what i am wearing and its worked out well,you feel confident in your own skin and clothes. For those of us who don’t think carefully about why exactly it is that you don’t feel that way, most of the time you will find it was due to a lack of investment in time to get dressed before an event or occasion that you are already anxious or nervous about. Simply take a step back and remember the most important part of your attire and the one thing that exudes confidence is a smile. Stay tuned for more tips and menswear fashion advice.
