It pays to dress well. Psychologists, fashion designers, and perhaps even business people believe that a first impression, which is formed in part through dress, has a measurable impact on who people view other people, for the short term but especially the long term. For instance, take the following psychology studies:
Psychology studies reveal that first impressions are formed within seven to 17 seconds of meeting someone, and that 55% of a person’s opinion is determined by physical appearance. This is especially true in the workplace, where what we dress is like is an indicator of where we feel like we stand in the company and where we hope to be.
The U.S. apparel market is the largest in the world. In 2015, the market was valued at approximately $359 billion. And that apparel market has changed with our preference for the number of outfits we own and the quality of those same outfits. In 1930, the average American woman owned nine outfits. Today, that figure is 30 outfits.
That is the equivalent of one outfit for every day of the month.
Apparel includes accessories like handbags. In 2015, handbag sales in the United States hit $11.5 billion. And according to a recent study by the NPD Group and Stylitics, women between the ages of 18 and 45 own an average of 13 handbags from seven different brands. More and more people are no longer solely shopping in brick and mortar stores. Online is king.
According to Business Insider, 40% of men between the ages of 18 and 34 would prefer to do all of their shopping online. And the U.S. retail e-commerce revenues from apparel and accessory sales are projected to reach $116.3 billion in 2021. People of all ages think about or prefer to shop online, as it gives greater options as well as user reviews.
For men, finding the perfect suit is possibly important to having success in the business world. The perfect suit is something that many men see as important to career trajectory. It is the female equivalent of a nice dress. It represents power, culture, masculinity, sophistication, and much more.
A perfect suit is the feature of people on major magazines such as GQ, Esquire, and others. A perfect suit is the way, in many cases, to impress the opposite sex or whichever person the person is trying to impress. The perfect suit can come in any color–black, charcoal gray, blue, red. There are many ways to select the perfect suit.
The perfect suit, however, is unlikely to be purchased online. The perfect suit will possibly be picked out by hand, to test the fabric to see how it feels, and to make sure that it will fit correctly. A tailor will likely be necessary to make the suit fit to the body type in a way that leaves no loose ends or baggy parts.
The perfect suit can be accompanied by an accessory like a watch. A nice gold watch is a appealing addition to any ensemble. It shows wealth, class, and sophistication, an image that is likely to garner attention among members of the opposite sex or anyone who that person is trying to attract.
For women, accessories are possibly a crucial part to their image, with purses and bracelets and earrings a positive complement to the general wardrobe. The right purse, whether it is a clutch or a full on purse, can give the impression of style, class, and sophistication.
Snakeskin handbags are another option for women to feel like they stand out with style, class, and sophistication. Snakeskin handbags are made out of a snake’s skin and so have a certain texture and appeal. The texture of snakeskin handbags is generally a little rough, as are a snake’s skin. Snakeskin handbags are durable and tough, like leather.
There are many possibilities for cultured clothes and accessories. They include Robert Graham jackets, Sharif handbags, vintage handbags, a Molly belt, Brandbox shoes, and anything designer, such as designer jeans, designer shoes, designer shirts, designer handbags, and the designer belt.
These are all possibilities for someone who is trying to appear cultured and sophisticated and “in the know” and these items have the possibility of enhancing appearances and influencing people with that all important first impression.