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An Introvert's Guide to Dressing for Success

5 Ways for People Who Hate the Spotlight to Get Noticed

1. Don't Shop Alone

How can you get a personal style upgrade? Don’t shop alone. Bring a friend with you. Or consult with a personal shopper or image consultant as a second pair of eyes and sounding board. It doesn’t have to cost a mint, and will pay dividends in your career advancement. You don’t have to pretend to be someone you’re not, and you don’t have to be a fashionista. In reality, how you shape your look is a strategic business decision.

What will it cost you if you don’t look the role you aspire to? Raleigh Mayer says that if you dress to be invisible, you will be. "Be brave and experiment with different looks and trends. If people notice, that’s good," she adds. Here’s to the first, second, and third impressions you make, whether you aspire to go up the ladder, down the runway, or just around the block.

On a related topic, for quick tips on how to project more confidence -- from the way you stand to the way you use your voice -- see my story, “How to Find Your Inner Cary Grant.”  

 

  • 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...