Three Reasons Why Your Work Clothes Matter
                     Three 
Reasons 
Why Your 
Work 
Clothes 
Matter
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Dress for the job you want. You’ve probably heard it before, but we can’t 
iterate just how important it is. Work clothes aren’t just the ‘costume’ we 
slip into from Monday to Friday; they have the potential to represent the 
purpose, intent and personality of your work persona. It is amazing how 
some slight changes and thought towards what you wear can affect your 
entire outlook on your work ethic. Here are the top three reasons why 
your work clothes matter:
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You are what you wear
There’s no denying the fact 
that judging a book by its cover 
is, in fact, human nature. What 
you wear to work speaks 
volumes to who you are, what 
you value, and even what your 
role is. If you’re in a client-
facing role, you are the 
physical embodiment of the 
business you work for. Clean, 
respectful and professional 
work clothes support the ideals 
a customer is most likely 
looking for in a business 3
setting.
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The most important thing to 
remember with clothes is to 
keep them neat, crease-free 
and well-fitting. Even casual or 
service-based uniforms (like 
aprons) can look professional if 
they’re sharp and smooth. 
Make sure to read the care 
label thoroughly and wash your 
work uniforms regularly and 
with care. Look after them and 
they’ll look after you, is what 
we like to say!
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Your Work Clothes can 
affect your Performance
Believe it or not, what you wear to work 
really can enhance (or diminish) your 
performance in the workplace. Work clothes 
that look good make you feel good, and 
with the right outfit, chances are that you’ll 
stand a little taller and shine a little 
brighter.
The opposite is true too; if you’re in clothes 
that bring down your confidence, are ill-
fitting, or that are unclean and overused, 
you’re inviting poor work ethic and low-self-
esteem to project. Think of your work 
uniform as an extension of yourself – ask 
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yourself, what impression do you want to be 
putting out into the world?
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Dress for who you want to 
Cbonetinuing on from the point 
above, your work clothes really do 
have the power to boost your 
confidence. If you want to work 
your way to the top of a corporate 
ladder, an unwashed shirt and 
loose-fitting pants aren’t going to 
get you there. Whether your one 
promotion away or an intern, dress 
for the role you want and the 
person you want to be. Consider 
what makes you feel awesome 
when you’re wearing it and work it 
into a work-appropriate Monday to 6
Friday look.
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We hope you are feeling inspired and ready to change up your work 
uniform. It is pretty astounding how a few choices in your work outfit can 
totally change your outlook on your job, role, and attitude to work. What 
you wear isn’t just what you wear  – it has the power to shape your entire 
attitude and outlook on any given day. It is a way to personify who you 
are, and that is one of the most important things you can do at work.
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