“What you wear doesn’t just affect how others perceive you,” she said.
“Namely, your performance can actually change according to your outfit.”
Lovering pointed to several academic studies that demonstrated a link between clothing and mental performance.
Research published inSocial Psychological and Personality Sciencefound that people wearing formal business attire had improved abstract thinking.
Lovering said a good place to start is with your color palette.
“There’s just something about the color red,” she said.
If you don’t actually own anything in this hue, don’t worry.
“Don’t forget about makeup this can even be achieved with red lipstick,” Lovering advised.
While you are hunting around in your closet, go for the more structured items, Lovering said.
Your clothes have a powerful effect on your confidence and self-worth," she said.
“So why not wear the dress or the high heels?”
Being comfortable indeed is extremely important, Lovering emphasized.
We know what you’re thinking phew!
I can stay in my sweats after all!Not so fast, Lovering warned.
“you’re free to ‘dress up’ and be comfortable at the same time!”
The reason why you might think formal clothes are uncomfortable could be a fit issue, she added.
“Well-fitting garments a.k.a.
clothes that aren’t too big and aren’t too small are key for comfort,” Lovering said.
“It’s not what you’re wearing, it’s how it fits.”
