Why Is It Important To Dress Professionally

Okay, so we all kind of know why you should dress professionally for work. It’s one of the first things you learn in a high school or college “career prep” class. 

But in recent years, it’s become more difficult to understand dress codes and office norms. On top of that, not every industry has the same standards (we see you, tech start-ups.) 

So we figure everyone could use a little refresher on four real reasons why it’s important to dress professionally. 

1. It Enhances Your Personal Branding

You are your business card.

How you present yourself to others determines how clients and peers interact with you. And when you’re a CEO or business owner it also affects what they think of you and your business.

Every element from how you dress, talk, walk, act, and even smell is part of your branding. 

That’s why you should take the time and effort to dress professionally and dress with intentionality.