How do you want the world to see you? Better yet, how do you want to see yourself? How we present ourselves through our wardrobe and style can easily emulate a message to the people around us. It can say “I am a force to be reckoned with” just as easily as “I don’t even take myself seriously”. The image you choose to portray through your wardrobe can determine your success in your career and life.

Although many will try to argue that merit and intelligence are more valuable than appearance, this isn’t the whole truth. While intelligence in your field or industry is essential, the way your dress is how you make your first impression with anyone. People use their sight to make their first judgments, and your wardrobe affects how you are perceived.

Having a keen fashion sense isn’t necessarily a requirement to using your wardrobe to send a message. There are basic tips and tricks to building a powerful wardrobe to make you into a creative visionary, influential leader, or dutiful team member.