Appearance matters? It Does Matter

I think it’s acceptable for everyone, man and woman, to dress like they want. Sure there are some awkward moment when I see a man in magazines or internet wearing some…let’s say, feminine stuffs like glamorous bracelet, super bright colored top, etc, etc, but then I talk to myself that maybe that’s just his style. Sometimes I see a woman wearing a top that doesn’t go well with her skirt and think, why doesn’t she wear those colors instead of these colors? But then I think, how if she was in a hurry that she didn’t have enough time to dress nicely? If they are comfortable with what they’re wearing, then why I have to bother?

I, honestly, am a kind of person who takes my appearances seriously. Actually, it’s not unusual for me to think ‘what clothes will I wear tomorrow?’ before going to bed in the night. I don’t like to waste my time in front of my closet in the morning to think about what clothes will I wear today, so I always stuck to my plan: I always wear the clothes that I’ve planned the night before. And before leave my room, I make time to check myself in the mirror if I am ready to go (sounds silly, but...yea).

All right, they say that it’s personality that matters. But what I am sure is, if I can’t dress appropriately, then how will they sure that I am a person that is dependable and can take care of everything well? What I believe is, the way someone dress and take care of themselves, sometimes, can tell something about their personality, their view of themselves, and their integrity! That’s why a job seeker wears a professional-looking outfit, like blazer, ties, high pumps…you name it. That’s why bank tellers always dress nicely when they’re at work and meet their customers; wear their uniform neatly, do their hair/jilbab, wears appropriate make up, then wear a stocking and a matching shoes. I believe it’s a companies’ way to tell the customers that customers are important for them and they are ready to welcome them and give the best service!

I don’t think we have to spend hours in front of the mirror before heading out from our house every day, but wearing a comfortable, matching clothes will make us confident during the day without the need to pull our shirts (because it feels too short or something) or check our tops in front of the mirror. We don’t have to put on a lot of make-up, but a fresh looking face (with a smile!) and crack-free lips will be nice. We don’t have to smell like a mint leaves extract all day long, but I think it’s important not to smell bad :p So does a hand with clean, well-cut nails; it gives an impression that the owner is a clean, well-maintained person (take a good care of his/her health) and is able to take care things.

Well, that was just my opinion…keep being ourselves :)