Appearance is one of the ways of non-verbal communication. It is he who loudly tells others about our fears, complexes, confidence and attitude towards ourselves. How to convey to others exactly what you want with the help of clothes, says stylist Irina Matsko.
What does this mean?
1. Untidiness and neglect. Worn-out clothes in spots and spools speaks of the sloppiness of a person whose mess reigns not only in the wardrobe, because untidy people are untidy in everything. If a woman does not take care of herself, then she will not be attentive to other aspects of life, for example, to work.
2. «White top, black bottom.» The manner of dressing «according to the pattern» may indicate an inability to think creatively. And for many professions and situations, this is a fundamentally important skill.
3. Extravagance. Too unusual, eccentric clothes and accessories, such as acid-colored tights or awkward jewelry, a woman can wear to demonstrate her personality. But to others, this speaks of internal uncertainty and an attempt to overcome it due to an external effect.
4. Logomania. This is not about the trend for clothes and accessories with a logo, but about the obsession with brands, which indicates the desire to look more significant in the eyes of others. On the one hand, this trick works with someone and people treat the “man-label” with more favor. But, on the other hand, behind cult names there is a risk not only to hide, but also to lose oneself.
5. Black color. Its predominance in the wardrobe speaks of your unwillingness to attract attention and an attempt to become invisible. If a person is depressed, achromatic colors give him protection. Neutral clothing can also indicate low self-esteem.
6. Heels. The love of stilettos indicates high self-esteem. After all, heels are the personification of a strong, dominant woman who is not afraid to compete with men and achieve success.
7. The same clothes. If you have four identical blouses, two identical jackets and five pairs of identical shoes in your wardrobe, then you are probably very afraid of change. In a constant and predictable world, you are more comfortable, so you create it for yourself with the help of clothes.
8. Uncut tags. Buying new clothes but not wearing them or even cutting off the tags? This suggests that you are always waiting for some special occasion, some kind of change or event. But they never come, and thus you miss the present in anticipation of an unknown “bright future”.
9. Youth style. If an adult dresses like a teenager, his psychological age is probably not the same as his biological age. Youthful style helps such people feel healthy and full of energy, while others may perceive this as a rejection of the aging process.
10. Inconsistency situation. Weak self-confidence is often the cause of an inappropriate appearance. Transferring all attention to clothing, a person tries to hide behind it. In other cases, an outfit that is strongly out of the picture is a way to attract attention at any cost. But in most cases, this will not be the kind of attention that one can dream of.
Changing something in your wardrobe is much easier than, say, in character. Everything can be corrected if you consciously approach the choice of clothes. Then she will not give out your secrets, but will reveal your virtues and strengths. And before you open your closet and choose an outfit, think about what impression you need to make today and what goals to achieve? This is what your choice will depend on.
What you need to consider and how to show yourself in a favorable light?
Relevance
If there is a formal or informal dress code where you are going, follow it. And if you want to bring your individuality to the image, do it with the help of small accents, for example, a brooch or a handkerchief on a bag.
If you do not have the necessary information, then choose simple basic things, since they are relevant in almost any situation and do not cause an ambiguous reaction from the environment. This is a straight semi-adjacent cut, without unnecessary decor, and neutral shades: white, beige, brown, black, dark blue, very light pink.
Choice of style
Choose clothes that fit well, flatter your figure, and make you feel comfortable and confident. It should not be small, dig into the body and restrict movement — this way you will only emphasize the flaws of the figure. Hiding in clothes that are too big for you is also not the best strategy, because things that are not your size will make you look at least ridiculous.
Semi-adjacent styles, matte textures and cold dark colors (ink, wine, black, graphite) will help you hide excess volume and look visually slimmer. You can draw attention to the advantages of your figure with the help of decor on clothes, colors and prints, as well as jewelry and accessories.
Color in clothes
Use the magic of color, because it also carries information. For example, blue will tell about your seriousness and reliability, green — about security and stability, yellow — lightness and energy, and red will help to attract attention. Monochrome images, in which shades of only one color are used, look very stylish and noble, and also visually stretch the silhouette, in other words, slim.
If you decide to combine two or more colors in one outfit, then they should either be of the same temperature (warm / cold), or close to the degree of saturation, or better, match in both parameters.
Well-groomed
Makeup and hair are important components of the image. Even the most chic dress and sandals will not produce the desired effect if you have unwashed hair and bad makeup or none at all. Pretty rumpled clothes can also spoil any, even very carefully thought-out image.
And if you do not like or you have no time to iron, then it is enough to choose fabrics that include polyester, at least in a small amount. It is thanks to him that things wrinkle less and last longer.
The habit of following these rules will help you create exactly the image that you are striving for.