Dress for success – give yourself a boost

The holiday festivities long forgotten, the social calendar is thin and there’s not much in the news headlines to jolly you along. Those New Year’s resolutions that looked a little harsh in the cold light of January have all but been abandoned and you’re in need of a fabulous confidence boost.

To feel your best, you need to look your best

It is all about confidence; when you look good you feel good, when you feel good, you feel capable of almost anything. We all lack confidence at times, but some of us know that there are ways to help boost our self-esteem and to feel more assured in ourselves…

Dress to enhance your mood

Your overall image, including clothes, style, hairstyle and makeup, has a huge effect on how you feel and on how others see you. If you look in the mirror and feel dull and uninspired then that is what you will project to family, friends and colleagues, so it’s time to rethink your wardrobe and your look!

Colour

Depending on your personality, you may welcome lots of bold shades or you may prefer to use colour more discreetly. The key is finding the colours that suit you best and those that really give you “oomph”. Great mood enhancing colours are red and pink so make sure you have at least a couple of items in your wardrobe in your best shades. Greens and yellows are uplifting too. We will see lots of bright shades around in 2009 so be sure to find the best colours for you and you’ll feel on top of the world.

Style

Style isn’t just about wearing great clothes it’s about wearing clothes that look great on you. When you understand your body shape and your style personality, you will avoid those wrong purchases, forever. Once you know

what suits you, you can put outfits together with aplomb – and more economically – so you will feel confident knowing that you always look good in what you wear.

Dressing Appropriately

First impressions really do count so dress according to the occasion and don’t let your image let you down. You want to make that first meeting a successful one whether it’s an interview, meeting a business client or a new social encounter, so make sure you look the part.

Fun

Bring an element of fun to your wardrobe. Remember, all that glitters is not just for Christmas, so don’t be afraid to include something sparkly in your accessories to lift the spirits. Never worn leather before? This year’s trend offers lots of soft and sophisticated pieces for grown-ups; find a stylish jacket that suits your body shape; the blazer and box styles look more elegant. Or, find a fabulous hat – it can be a statement piece or simply finish off an outfit beautifully. Have fun!

So go for it! Make 2009 the year you will be confident to achieve your goals and dreams.

This advice was provided by Colour me Beautiful.