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Avoid Wearing Checks, Stripes and

Graphics in Business—See the Difference

tones like black, grey, navy, beige,
and white never go wrong.
2. Avoid Busy Patterns : Checks,
stripes, florals, and bold graphics
draw attention away from you.
3. Fit Over Fashion : Well-fitted plain
clothes > expensive but distracting
outfits.
4. Consistency Matters : Build a per-
sonal visual identity. People should
associate your look with trust and
focus.
5. Dress to Reflect Your Mindset
: Calm. Clear. Composed. Your
HIRAV SHAH clothes should say this for you—
before you even speak.
our outfit might be silently shap-
ing the way people perceive Final Thoughts:
Yyou—even before you speak. • Wearing plain clothes is not about
In business, where trust, clarity, style. It’s about subtle power.
and composure matter most, your It tells the world:
clothes can either elevate your pres- • You’re focused.
ence or quietly erode your credibility. Why do leaders like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and many Indian visionaries • You’re not here to impress.
Busy patterns, flashy graphics, • You’re here to deliver.
loud colors—they may look good wear plain or repeating outfits? So next time you stand before
on a weekend, but they often work a client, an investor, or your own
against you in professional environ- • Discipline in personality • Clarity team—ask yourself:
ments. • Checks, stripes, and loud graphics? • Confidence Is your outfit helping your busi-
They often send the opposite sig- • Control ness, or hurting it?
What Is Dressing in Business? nal—confusion, chaos, or lack of • Every. Single. Time. Exercice: “Try clarity dressing for
• Dressing isn’t just about fashion or focus. 15 days. You’ll see the difference in
fabrics. It’s non-verbal communi- Your Outfit = A Business Decision how others respond—and how you
cation. Visual Noise vs Visual Clarity • If you’re a business owner, found- feel about yourself.”
• In business, it becomes your first • Busy prints—checks, stripes, loud er, or advisor—you are your brand.
impression, personal branding, contrasts—may seem stylish, but • And every element of your image, FAQs
and silent handshake—all rolled they create visual chaos. from your handshake to your shirt, Q1: Is this about formal dressing?
into one. • Your message gets diluted. builds trust (or breaks it). Not necessarily. Even in casual set-
• Your clothes reflect your mindset. • Your personality feels cluttered. • Just like you wouldn’t trust a clut- tings, solid colors and simplicity help
• Your outfit signals how seriously • Your focus becomes questionable. tered logo or a chaotic presenta- build presence.
you take yourself. • Now think of the reverse: tion—people hesitate when they
• Your dressing shows whether • Plain, solid colors (navy, white, see visual noise on a person. Q2: Are all patterns bad?
No—but avoid them in critical deci-
you’re clear or confused. grey, sky) create visual calm. They
• So ask yourself: put you at the center—not your What Difference Will You See? sion-making or first-impression settings.
• Are your clothes helping you win shirt. • Try removing patterns and graph- Q3: Should women follow this too?
trust—or quietly taking it away? ics for just one week—and you’ll Absolutely. Simplicity in design and
Simplicity Is Strategy notice: colors works for all genders and in-
Why Does Dressing Matter in Busi- • Simplicity is not just aesthetic. It’s • People listen more attentively dustries.
ness? a mental model. • Eye contact increases
• In boardrooms, investor meetings, • Why do leaders like Steve Jobs, • You’re taken more seriously in Q4: Isn’t this too superficial?
On the contrary—dressing smartly
client pitches, and even casual net- Mark Zuckerberg, and many Indi- meetings frees you from superficial distrac-
working, people subconsciously an visionaries wear plain or repeat- • You feel more confident and tions. It lets your value shine louder
scan your appearance for cues: ing outfits? aligned from the inside out
• Are you trustworthy? • Because simplicity conserves energy. • Your presence feels grounded, than your wardrobe.
• Are you composed? • When your decision-making is calm, and sharp
• Are you focused or scattered? sharp, you don’t waste it on choos- The writer is a well known Business
Wearing plain clothes in business shows: ing between stripes or florals every Practical Tips: How to Dress for Turnaround Specialist, Astro Strategist,
• Clarity in thought morning. Business Clarity and BestSelling Author.
• Simplicity in action Instead, you show up with: 1. Stick to Solid Colors : Neutral [email protected]

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