For many fashion is restricted to simply wearing clothes, but fashion is so much more than that. The fashion choices we make represent who we are, they create a perception about us and tell the world about us. When we dress confidently, it significantly influences the way others perceive us and how we see ourselves. If you want to create a positive, professional, and impactful image of yourself, there are a few tips you can keep in mind while dressing yourself to ooze confidence. Always remember that you are dressing for yourself and not to appease others and dressing well is not just an aesthetic choice but also an important arrow in your quiver. It can help boost self-esteem and a positive attitude, instill confidence that helps create a lasting impression on others and help you feel content with yourself.
6 Tips To Be More Confident While Dressing
Here are six tips to keep in mind when you dress yourself to instill confidence in every outfit.
- Know Your Body Type
To get the right fit, you need to know your body type. If you have an hourglass figure, then you need to invest in outfits that accentuate your waist. Whether they are shirts and trousers, dresses, or even t-shirts and shorts. Make sure your outfits cinch at the waist to highlight your beautiful features. Similarly, if you have a pear-shaped body that is heavy below the waist with a smaller upper body then choose statement tops with either loud colours, prints, or bedazzles or if you have an apple-shaped body, with broad shoulders and a smaller waist, choose a plain-ish top with prints or colours on the bottom to highlight your lower body. When you know your body type it becomes easier to know what type of clothes will fit you well and highlight your features perfectly.
- All About The Fit
As a general rule of thumb, one should not wear ill-fitted clothes. This goes to people wearing clothes that are either too tight or too loose. Wearing tight tops that hug the body is not a problem, but when you wear shirts, kurtas, or dresses that are too tight that they squeeze your skin, make it difficult for the buttons to stay on, or just look uncomfortable must be a nop-go. The same goes with loose clothes, oversized pants, shirts, tops, sweatshirts, and kurtas are great but the key to making it look fashionable is to pair the other half with something sleeker. An ideal fit is all about balance.
- Invest In Some Capsule Pieces
You can never go wrong with a few classics under your belt (pun unintended). Pieces like a well-tailored blazer, an A-line skirt, some full-length trousers, and timeless accessories and shoes that go with every outfit. You can add some trendy pieces to the mix to create several outfits that create the perfect balance. These timeless pieces will help you create a capsule wardrobe that gets you ready for any occasion without too much worry.
- Colour Theory
According to colour theory in makeup and fashion, certain colours suit some skin tones and vice versa. The type of clothes and accessories that will look good on doesn’t depend on your skin colour but tone. If your skin has yellow undertones then gold-based jewellery, glasses, and brighter, denser colours such as red, yellow, brown, and darker shades of pink, blue, and green will highlight your features. If you have pink undertones then silver jewellery, and lighter colours such as pastels, whites, and winter shades will suit you better. To know which undertone you have, check the colour of your veins visible on the inside of your wrist. If your veins appear dark green then you have yellow undertones, if your veins appear blue then you have pink undertones.
- Accessorise Well
Accessories such as belts, broaches, and bows give the outfit a structure and can hold any look together. Other accessories such as watches, jewellery, hats, and bags can be a great addition to give your look a beautiful finish. At the same time, we have to remember that over-accessorising is also a thing. If the neck of your outfit is deep opt for a necklace that plunges, if you are wearing round or boat-neck then opt for a choker. If your neck is barely visible, then skip the neck altogether and go for earrings. Avoid too many things on your hands and space them out. Avoid wearing anything else on your wrist if you are wearing a watch. If your outfit is interesting in colours choose simple accessories but if your outfit is plain, opt for bold jewellery and maybe even a handbag.
- Body Language
Apart from what you are wearing on the outside, it is equally important to be aware of what you are wearing inside, and I am not talking about undergarments, which are also equally important. What I am talking about is your inner confidence that is reflected in the way you speak, carry yourself, and even the way you sit, stand, and interact. Even the raddest outfit can make you look good if your posture is not right. Always try to stand tall, maintain eye contact with people you are talking to, have an inviting yet assertive smile on your face, and speak from your heart. When your mind and body are synched to imbibe confidence, your outfit will automatically speak for you.
Parting Thoughts
Whether you wear dresses or shirts, trousers or shirts, the aura of confidence comes with the way you style them. It is important to know your skin tone and body type before choosing dresses and the better you learn yourself, the better you can present yourself. The better you present yourself, the better people understand you, your voice and your opinions. So bear in mind these six tips the next time you are looking to dress in confidence because even a single accessory can take your outfit from a ten to a hundred. Trust your instincts and choose outfits that bridge the gap between comfort and style.
