Dressing can be frustrating and confusing when you want to make sure you make a good impression but you don’t want to be too overdressed. You want to show people you are serious about being the best you can be but you don’t want to appear over the top. That’s great and here are 5 tips on dressing for success that will help you get on the right track. No more standing in front of your mirror and trying on outfit after outfit.

#1 – Know Your Audience

Where are you going and what are the people around you going to be dressed like? Let’s say they are going to be casual. If you know that the people around you are going to be wearing casual clothes then you want to go one notch up and do business casual.

#2 – Keep It Simple

Many times we try to be a peacock and it can actually distract from what we are trying to say and the message we are working to put across. When we keep it simple, people can focus on us and what we are working to convey.

#3 – The Feel of It

When you are picking out what to wear, you want to make sure it is comfortable. You can still be cute and comfortable. If you are not comfortable then you are going to appear rigid and even worried. No one wants to think about the back of their shirt riding up or their pants coming down during a meeting so make sure your clothes fit will and are comfortable.

#4 – Using Color

Do you have a favorite color that you feel expresses you and what you have to say? You can add a splash of color to a simple outfit and bring it to life.

#5 – Flatter Yourself

Make sure you are buying clothes that flatter your body type. You want to make sure that you have clothes that are also in the latest styles.

These tips will have you well on the way to dressing for success. Enjoy!