Do you look as good as you could? Do you believe people see you, as the person you really are or are your clothes sending a different message? Unfortunately you are judged by how you look as soon as you enter a room and long before you get the chance to show the real you. Would you like to be seen as smart, elegant, classy, self-confident, knowledgeable or, common, careless, plain and unnoticeable? The good news is that you have a choice simply by choosing to dress in a way that looks appropriate, suits the situation and the image you want to portray.

Knowing how to be a smart dresser does not mean that you have to look like a super model, be slim, rich or even have great looks. It does mean that you know yourself, your assets and how to accentuate them. Knowing and wearing the latest styles and designer labels will not assure that you will gain an edge in your career nor will it automatically create a favorable image. Constantly dressing in the latest fashions quite possibility could create an image of an empty, attention seeking personality. This is not an image that will propel you forward in your career.

Here are a few suggestions to start you in the right direction:

1. Choose a wardrobe that works for you (your activities) and suits your personality. Don