How an outfit can influence your state of mind, and the secret to dressing for confidence.
Wearing: Racerback top – Nude Lucy | Wrap Skirt – Asilio | Watch – Cluse Watches | Mules – Senso | PS11 Mini Classic Bag – Proenza Schouler
As much as I love the philosophy that beauty and confidence should come wholly from within, it’s generally understood that how we dress does have a profound effect on our state of mind. In fact, there was a study a few years ago, which showed that subjects performed better on attention-related tasks after putting on a lap coat. While this study didn’t extend to everyday clothing, it did go someway to legitimising the often satirised rhetoric among ‘fashion people’, that changing one’s outfit can instantly boost one’s confidence. I mean, if Cinderella could rock up to a snooty party and dance with the prince, perhaps there is a secret to dressing for confidence (the veritable fairy-godmother-effect) for us all.
If there is such a secret, it’s probably not as simple as getting a hold of the most coveted designer pieces, or being the first to wear the latest trends – though these do have a certain magpie-esque appeal. If it’s truly sustainable confidence you are looking for, then my money is on the formula of defining one’s style, plus, dressing comfortably, multiplied by, wearing what you love.
As for me, dressing for confidence means running my outfits passed the ‘can I cartwheel in them?’ test. Well maybe that’s going a little far, but I trust you get the idea. In this case, it’s a wrap skirt that exudes feminine sexy-cool, and lets you move (and even run, if you wanted) at the same time, the dressed up basic racer-back top that takes you from the couch to the street, and block heeled mules that makes a statement without putting your feet in a world of pain.
What does dressing for confidence mean to you?
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Your outfit is amazing love! Beautiful combination of textures and cuts!
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ahhh…so so love this look!!
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You look beautiful and sophisticated! I couldn’t agree with you more, a fantastic outfit can certainly make me feel more confident or at ease during an important meeting. Just another excuse to shop for nice clothes isn’t it? 😉 xo, Pam
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I really like this minimalistic style!
Camy xx
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This is so true! I used to dress in a hoodie and jeans to work every day, but I found that on the days where I dressed up a little bit I felt a lot more confident and was working a lot better! I find putting on a little bit of makeup helps me as well. It’s strange, isn’t it?
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I love the fringe cut on you! So flattering!
Yes, it does make a difference, I felt a lot more confident at work when I was allowed to wear heels (now I get told off for occupational health and safety) but talking to disgruntled people when I was just that little bit taller made a difference.
I love this tank. I saw a lot of ribbed jersey in stores in Europe while I was away.
x Jenelle
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Such an amazing look – love the way you’ve styled your hair!
xx. Mirjam
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Hi! Chanced upon your blog and your pictures look great 🙂 Always lovely to have be strutting in style!
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Loooooove this skirt!
xoxo Toni
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That skirt is awesome and you’ve styled it so well!
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I really love your minimalist style aesthetic. The clean lines of the clothes and accessories that you choose are beautiful! You have a very keen eye! Glad I discovered your blog!
It makes me very happy to hear that you enjoy reading my blog and thank you for the lovely words! 🙂
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Wow, I think I’m in love with your style !
amazing look! totally would feel confident in it too. if not sure, for me it’s always a pair of black skinny jeans that helps me dressing for confidence
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bianca
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