Personal Branding: Looking Good, Feeling Great!

It’s no mystery the way we carry ourselves says a lot about our character. I remember my grandma always used to tell me, “whatever you want in life, you’ve got to dress for the part!” What can I say, the old lady was right.

We often wait for the weddings and big events to get into our best outfits, but good fashion should be an everyday habit.

You know that moment, when you’ve put on your best outfit, and you look at yourself in the mirror, and say, “Man I’m sharp! or I look amazing in this!” Do you remember what that did for yourself esteem?

When you look good, boy do you feel great!

Your image has a lot to do with your personal brand, and remember it’s not just about impressing your audience, it’s about feeling great on the inside to.

So here’s what you can do right now to spice up your wardrobe

1. Do an inventory check of all your articles of clothing that you look good in, and separate them from the one’s you don’t.

2. Go out and buy clothes that have your brand colors incorporated into your new fashion statement.

3. Make sure you have clothes you can look good in all week long. If not, you’ll want to have at least 5 days covered.

4. Bag all your remaining wearable clothes you’ve chosen to part with, and donate it to your local Salvation Army, or Good Will Store.

5. Upgrade your footwear and buy shoes that will tie your new look together nicely.

6. Remember if you want a second opinion, ask one of your fashion conscious friends, but whatever the case it’s always important you feel comfortable in your new attire.

Common problems you might face when updating your wardrobe

1. Expense. There are mastermind ways to buying great looking clothes without sacrificing your wallet. Try visiting your local clothing reseller stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Burlington Coat Factory for unheard of markdowns.

2. No sense of fashion. Seek advice from a pro, or look online for great references on new fashion trends. Also, try visiting Nordstroms or Coldwater Creek for some great ideas!

3. No Time. If you’re seriously crunched for time, it’s still best to wait until you can find some in your schedule. You’ll want to ensure you feel great about every piece in your clothing collection, if you outsource this you’ll be missing out on one of the main benefits.

You can definitely thank me later for this article, but you owe it yourself to make looking good a the 8th habit of highly successful people.

Enjoy your brand “you” image.