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n the world of high fashion, style experts agree that wearing the proper accessories “makes the outfit.” When first entering a crowd of people, it is often one’s fashion accessories that attract our attention—a woman’s perfectly matched heels and handbag or a man’s strikingly-contrasted “power” tie. Often, the small details create a powerful first impression. To the observer, the perfectly accessorized ensemble sends a message that indicates pride in who we are and a sense that we know where we’re going. We exude a self-confidence that others want to emulate. Often underrated, fashion accessories can make the common, unique and the average, extraordinary. The attention to detail in dress enhances one’s best qualities and creates a memorable persona. By the same token, a lack of attention to dress does little to create a lasting impression. What implications does “dressing for success” have in the world of higher education? Like a basic, unadorned, uninteresting, off-the-rack suit, many universities do not make a lasting impression…as they provide a practical college
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