It is pointed out in this chapter that clothing communicates strong messages. In this exercise you will become more aware of whether your clothes communicate the messages you want them to communicate.

a. Make a chart like the one that follows:

b. In the first column, list the clothing you are now wearing (e.g., dress slacks, dress shoes, and sweater;
athletic shoes, jeans, and T-shirt; or suit, dress shirt, and dress shoes).

c. In the middle column, describe the message you would like the clothes you have chosen to say (e.g., “I want to be comfortable,” “I want people to trust me,” or “I want people to take me seriously.”).

d. Have somebody else fill in the third column by describing what they think your clothes say about you.

e. Compare the last two columns. Do your clothes communicate what you want them to? Do the same exercise for social dress, casual dress, business attire, and hair style.

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Item of clothing being analyzed What I want my clothes to say about me to others What others think my clothing says about me