CONFIDENCE: THE MOST STYLISH THING YOU CAN WEAR

I've had the same conversation about three times in the last week. It starts with current fashion trends (should I buy one of those swing jackets) or which designers are worth their price tags (why are designer handbags pushing over the $1,000 mark). And it's usually about this time that i quip, "Regardless of how much money you have to spend on clothes, what's the most important thing a woman can put on? The answer is always confidence.

So what do I mean when I say confidence is the most important thing you can put on? I think this picture makes the point. I won't say who it is, because names are so unimportant. But you couldn't tell me, I mean, you couldn't tell this person that she didn't look good! The oversized, plaid thrift store jacket paired with jeans that hit at the ankle so you can see that the socks match the shirt. Obviously this outfit is from another decade but trust me, you had to have confidence to make this look work!

It's actually the most simplistic notion that most women overlook when they're getting dressed for the day. We tend to focus on whether or not our hair is perfect or if we're carrying a recognizable "it" bag, but confidence is the foundation that makes all of those other over-hyped factors work. If you have a polished look and believe you look good, other people will believe it too. Often people tell me that what I'm wearing looks good but only I could pull it off. That's confidence, my friends.

So the next time you get dressed and pause in front in the mirror before you head out the door, make sure you have your keys AND a good dose of confidence.

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