Dress for Success
Shefali Karani
Have you ever had the experience where your outfit is just bothering you the whole time and there’s nothing else you can think of? Let me tell you something; you’re not alone! As much as I like wearing trendy outfits and clothing that looks fabulous, I don’t like sacrificing my comfort or the way I feel when wearing an outfit. I love to dress the way I like, wear comfortable yet fashionable clothing, and wear clothing that looks good on me. Dress the Way You Like When I was a sort of overweight teen in high school, I totally disliked the way I dressed. I wore clothing that made me feel even worse than I already did, and that really took away from my self-esteem. Once I started dressing up the way I liked during college, I reinvented myself. I found a new identity and gained a sense of love for fashion. I also figured out how to buy clothing that would last for a few years and not end up being thrown away. During college, I dressed very preppy, which matched my intellect and popularity at the time. Once I graduated and started to go to work, I had a wardrobe overhaul; I created a more corporate yet fashionable look. The rule of thumb for any event, whether work or personal, is to dress the way you like. If you like what you’re wearing, you’ll automatically become more confident. You’ll also be able to focus on the important things going on around you, instead of whether you feel alright or not wearing the outfit that you are. Comfort Meets Fashion Fashion can be comfortable! Recently, when I did a TV interview a couple of months ago, I chose a beautiful designer black lace dress that was so comfortable to wear that I didn’t mind being dressed that way the whole day. Mind The Source
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