• Do you know, your workplace attire can influence your performance?
  • Do you know, your attire can make you a better negotiator?
  • Do you know, wearing a formal business attire increases your abstract thinking?

Of course, many of us are not bothered about the dresses, that we wear to office. One of the old, yet precious advices is “Dress for the role you want, not the role you have”. Many studies reveal a bitter truth that the clothes you wear can affect your mental and physical performance.

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In August 2015, a paper was published in Social Psychological and Personality Science states that wearing formal business attire increased abstract thinking which is an important aspect of creativity.

In December 2014, researchers from Yale University published a report in the Journal of Experimental Psychology described a research based on a game which involved negotiation. A few of them were dressed up informal and a few with formal attire. The result was interesting that those who are formally dressed up obtained $2.1 million while the group dressed up in sweat pants and sandals just raised $680,000. People who dress up formally feel powerful which makes you “perform like a pro”.

Success doesn’t necessarily depend on how you dress up to work. However, it is important to note that the clothes we wear impact our physical and mental being to influence the way we perform.

Here are a few tips to ensure the attire that you wear has a positive impact on your progress and success:

  • Wear clean clothes
  • Wear well pressed dress
  • Wear clothes that fits you well
  • Always follow the dress code
  • Keep your tattoos personal
  • Wear formal shoes
  • Use professional accessories

Let’s dress up well to make some good deals through effective negotiations and let’s march towards excellence through progress on a daily basis.

KRG Team

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