The days of sweatpants and oversized sweatshirts need to be
over- at least when you are in public anyways. As you are building your
professional identity, it is important to dress the part. I am not necessarily
suggesting that you wear a business suit every time you leave the house, but
merely saying that you should be conscious of your appearance.
You never know who you are going to run into, but looking
sophisticated is key. Case and point, in one of my flights from Indianapolis to
Minneapolis, I was seated next to a lady in a business suit. We made casual
conversation and realized that we both had something in common, Purdue. She
then inquired about my year in school and my major. She happened to have a
sister who lived in the Minneapolis area and could put me in touch with people
to help with my job search. Luckily for me, I was dressed nicely. I was not in
business clothes, but I had on a respectable sweater, jeans and leather boots
combo. Comfortable, yet stylish. I have to imagine that if I was wearing
sweatpants and ugg boots, this lady would not have thought twice about offering
up this valuable contact.
Whatever the occasion, at this point in your life, you are
an adult and a budding professional. Look the part so you feel the part! This
way you will be confident to express yourself in any situation, and others will
notice.
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