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Practical Steps for Success #18: Dress for Success

This are great colours for meeting new people at a trade show.

Practical Steps to Success #18: Dress for Success

Your choice of clothing not only represents you and your company, but can also reflect your mood. If you are confident, clothing can help you send that message. If you are nervous about a presentation, learning which colours ‘support’ you can be very important.

Colour therapy works by stimulating your visual synapses; therefore, sending positive messages to the brain. How do you wish to present yourself today?

Black & White;

• If you are selling items such as insurance, investments or non-tangible services you may find that darker colours promote trust and insight.
• When dealing with lawyers or bankers, you as the customer, may also want to wear more sobering colours. Calm colours can help to quiet the mind in order for you to pay attention. 
• Black and white can also reflect contemplative and meditative thoughts. Save these for artistic and creative processes that need a ‘clean canvas’ in order to build a masterpiece.
• White can be effective if you are trying to lose weight. When wearing white, you will be less likely to inhale a meal. In fact, you’ll eat slower in order not to spill anything on the white outfit.

If you are looking for work, your clothes may determine your standing.  You may need to think out of the box. Black and white can be de-energizing and do not always represent optimism and cooperation. On the other hand, red or another aggressive colour could signal incompatible behaviour for a new team. Try to bring a little bit of green or blue with you as these colours represent growth and possibilities.

The standard, dark power suit for the guys is respected in all sectors. It shows you are grounded, in control and confident. For the ladies, the ‘little black dress’ does the same thing as she should always feel comfortable and in control. For the gal who shows up to parties and activities in a red dress; she’s the one who everyone looks at, as she does stand out. The look; She’s on fire. She’s out there. She is HOT!

Think of what your reaction would be towards a

man who showed up to the party wearing a red suit?

Are colours for me?

• If you wish to increase your productivity, choose a bright coloured tie, scarf or outfit as this will get people to notice you, keeping you on your toes.
• If you are hoping to increase your popularity wear peach colours. This relates to fresh, energy and excitement. A rainbow of colours also works well to attract new people into your life.
• If you are trying to stimulate your mind try wearing something blue, red or purple. These colours reflect inspiration, royalty and higher ground.
• A Salesperson for novelty or fun items may choose brighter, fun colours to compliment the product.
• When selling a more serious product, a bright tie may lighten the mood.
• If you are stuck in a dull, grey city for an entire winter, try wearing brighter colours. To wear bright colours on a particular bleak day can be uplifting.

A fresh colour in your wardrobe could energize you enough to try something else that is new!

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This blog post is an excerpt from Kathryn’s book ‘Practical Feng Shui for the Office’, chapter 8.

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Kathryn of Kathryn Wilking Designs is an Author and Feng Shui Consultant. Her recent book; Practical Feng Shui for the Office, is available in e-book and paperback. Check out amazon.com or indigo.com

There are more Practical Solutions for Life at kathrynwilking.com

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About Kathryn Wilking

Author, Home Stager, Feng Shui Consultant

Kathryn has inspired women for more than a decade to take charge of their lives; arranging their environment, home and office, to support a positive, prosperous lifestyle. She provides informative tips and talks to organizations and small groups through her Facebook Group and Blog Posts and recorded podcasts. Contact her today for more info about bringing the practical application of Feng Shui into your space.

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