Have you ever felt judged by strangers just because of the clothes you wear? Subconsciously we are all trying to project an image of ourselves that we perceive to be.
We are not always aware of this impression that we may have created because of our attire. It is common for celebrities to dress a certain way to project a make-believe image of themselves.
We decided to profile a few looks that you or someone you know might be carrying without consciously realizing that the clothes you wear are often an open book into your life and mind. We have also devised a few ways to tweak your wardrobe if you happen to fall into one of our categories.
Fifty Shades of Grey
You love your Plain Jane look and actually believe that there are indeed fifty shades of grey and infact, most of those shades can be found in your wardrobe. The color wheel is a glorified myth for you.
Even though you might have your reasons to dress in neutrals, your attire projects an image of someone who is not confident about themselves. You like to blend in rather than stand out and are comfortable that way.
Tweak your look: Try and do things differently, get up and walk out of your comfort zone. Start by adding a few colorful accessories and then graduate into learning something new. Expand your horizons and you will slowly start embracing color. It works!
The Sexy Siren
You believe in the show of skin and follow Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian on Twitter, Facebook and everywhere else.
Have you on multiple occasions been told that you are inappropriately dressed or dressed too sexily and you don’t care two hoots about what they say? Well, you might be stuck in a rut of attracting the wrong kind of attention. It is time to stop basking in the glory of being labeled an attention seeker.
Tweak your look: For starters, skin show is great, but in moderation. Leave one area of your body to show off and cover up the rest. So, if you have just worked upon those biceps, pick a one shoulder dress, and make sure your legs are appropriately covered.
Identify and categorize attires broadly for work wear, family lunches, social dinners and clubbing. Take a cue from what people around you generally wear and don’t be afraid to ask a trustworthy friend for a frank opinion.
The Logo Obsessed
You can’t think of leaving home without your Gucci bag, Chanel sunglasses, Tod’s shoes and the Burberry overcoat.
When you are dressed from head to toe in designer labels strangers will quickly categorize you into someone who believes in a show of wealth. These ‘in your face’ logos can alienate you from people who might feel overwhelmed in your company.
Tweak your look: Believe in yourself and create an identity of your own. Hiding behind labels is doing you no good. Pick up some blank pieces and mix them with the designer labels. Let the logos only add to your personality and not overtake your identity.
18 going on 40
Do you tend to dress older than your actual age? It is good to feel older and more mature than you really are but there is a thin boundary between feeling older mentally and dressing to look older.
Most people who dress older than their actual age are perceived to have been under tremendous stress to compete with people older than yourself. Your granny look is probably because you fear that you are not being taken too seriously by people around at work or at home.
Tweak the look: Gain respect through your actions and not your wardrobe. People will sit up and notice you through your creative ideas and mature outlook. Ditch the granny look and dress age appropriately.
Create goals for yourself at home and at work. Working towards your goals will make you realize your self-worth.
The Teepee Damsel
Are you always dressed in clothes two sizes bigger and often look like a walking tent? Your oversized clothes project an image of someone who lacks confidence and is not comfortable in their own skin.
Were you ever classified and teased as too thin or too fat? You may be stuck with a perception of your body from the past.
Tweak the look: If you remember the word F-I-T, then use it. Buy clothes not according to the size printed on the label but according to the fit. The idea is to feel beautiful about your body and exude confidence in your attire.
Go shopping with a friend and trust their honest feedback. Convert your oversized clothes into drapes!
Wear the Pants
Usually seen in buttoned up shirts and trousers, you would squirm at the idea of being caught dead in a skirt or a dress.
Women who tend to dress in a masculine style and literally wear the pants are the ones who usually exude a persona of a being workaholic. They believe in suppressing their femininity to compete with their male counterparts. You are one of the rats in the rat race for power and are afraid of being left behind because you are woman.
Tweak the look: Believe us when we say that the fairer sex is not the weaker sex! Work towards achieving a work life balance and explore the world outside of work.
Indulge in an activity that interests you like cooking or painting. Divide your wardrobe into work wear and club wear. You will appear and feel much more relaxed.
The Safety Net
You hate experimenting with your look and usually buy the same styles in all the available colors. You cringe at the thought of going shopping and look exactly like you did ten years ago.
You would rather have somebody else shop for you (yes, women like that exist!) To those who see you often, you would come across as somebody who lacks creativity and is afraid of commitment.
Tweak the look: Small steps toward changing your look can help you move out of your safety net. Start by choosing a few favorite colors and shop around for styles in those colors. Chances are that your wardrobe will change from a single style to multiple styles in similar colors.
Once you are comfortable in new styles, increase your range of colors. Most large retailers will offer you the services of a personal shopper. A professional will not be judgmental and will probably help you with the best picks.
The Vintage Obsessed
You hoard clothes from every era in your and your mom’s lives. Your closet overflows with clothes that you will probably never wear but hoard them in your wardrobe for sentimental reasons.
You truly believe that fashion is cyclical and you will one day definitely wear every piece in your wardrobe. You love your torn jeans, ripped t-shirts and raggedly looking dresses. To others you may appear as someone who is afraid of change and clings onto the past.
Tweak the look: It is generally believed that for every three pieces of clothing that you own, you will never wear two of them – sounds familiar to the Golden rule of math?
Get rid of the clothes that are too old or don’t fit you anymore. Donate the ones in good shape to your local charity. Ebay is a good way to make some money on your vintage clothes.
The Mommy Syndrome
Has your own life taken a backseat and all you are focusing on are the needs of your family? Are you usually seen in jeans, hoodies and sneakers? Well, you are suffering from the mommy syndrome.
To others you project an image of someone who puts her family before her own needs and has forgotten to take a break for herself. You appear tired and worn down. Your bunch of girl friends have probably distanced themselves and you are hardly invited for social dos anymore.
Tweak the look: Family comes first, we agree. But it is important for moms to indulge in their own ‘me time’. Stop blaming yourself for spending time on your own needs.
Mark a few hours per week for a little time at the spa, leisurely coffee with friends or shopping at the mall. Your family will understand your need for a break. Dress up in an attire that make you feel good – high heels are therapeutic!
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