The way that you present yourself both physically and with regards to your attitude does matter. Image is important. I am sure you’ve heard the oft repeated phrase, “Dress for the job you want not the job you have.” The reason that statement has become clichéd is because there is so much truth to it. Carry yourself in a way that leads people to feel confident in your abilities.
The following are tips on how to look expensive without spending a fortune:
Stand up straight. If you’re hunched over, you do not appear to have confidence. I cannot think of another trait more powerful than that of self-assurance (even if that apparent confidence is not completely felt at that …show more content…
No visible tattoos or piercings or wild hair colors. Not in a professional setting.
I know this last one will get me lots of flack. Here’s the thing, I am not against tattoos or piercings, to each their own. I, myself, have five tattoos. I don’t regret them at all. I do however, understand that my tattoos can be negatively viewed and might have an impact on the image I would like to construct while I am at work. This is why my tattoos are located in an area that can be easily hidden in a professional setting. I like the mermaid colored hair, I think it can be very pretty. Nevertheless if, for an example, you’re selling life insurance, it may be hard for someone to take you seriously about such an important matter when your hair is purple. That kind of style is perfectly fine if you’re in a creative field, but it has a time and place. It’s just a fact of life that people will judge your competency on your appearance. Whether or not that is fair is irrelevant.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” You may have heard this Jim Rohn quote before. Again, clichés are clichés for a reason. Here’s another cliché: we’re often guilty by