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An Introvert's Guide to Dressing for Success

5 Ways for People Who Hate the Spotlight to Get Noticed

2. Create Your Own Look

If you could create an avatar to embody the image you wanted for yourself in your career, consider what she or he look would like from head to toe. What already works about your look (your sense of color, style, texture, shape)? And what would you change? Which of those changes are realistic for you?

"Don't wear clothes that are too big," says DeBease. She warns that swimming in your duds can make you disappear. And sure, disappearing might not be all bad for an introvert because it can actually enable you to renew and recharge. But when you do emerge, the question is: How can your image help you move toward your career goals?

DeBease also advises against wearing colors that wash you out -- at least on days when you show your face. Remember, your appearance can speak volumes before you even utter a word.

 

  • Nancy Ancowitz

    Nancy Ancowitz is a business communication coach specializing in career advancement and presentation skills. She is the author of Self-Promotion for Introverts(R): The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead, a Publishers Weekly "best book" selection. Read more...