Looking good is feeling good!

If there is one thing that I have learned in my dressing both men and women, its that the individual who feels good about the way they he/she looks is an empowered individual. People who like the way they look exude beauty and project confidence. The key to looking good is recognizing your body style and understanding which styles flatter your body shape. It is the art of learning the art of dressing which means recognizing the whole package from head to toe. Mastering the element of this art is the key to gaining control over this path of empowerment.

How many of us are guilty of having a closet full of clothes yet we still have nothing to wear? Busy schedules and emotional attachments get in the way of the much needed weeding out. We usually hang on to the clothing that doesn’t fit any more, vowing to some day be able to get back into them. And, we hang on to the clothing that reminds us of what we used to look like or how great we felt when we wore them.

We go shopping and there is nothing to buy because the racks of styles appear too young or too old. So we buy nothing or another pair of black pants, which match the other five pair we already own, or if you are like me- another pair of shoes, which always fit. The end result is wearing a handful of comfortable, easy to put together outfits (usually the way we initially purchased them) again, and again; never changing, never getting out of our comfort zone. Why, because we get caught in a vicious cycle of being stuck and not knowing what to do.

Breaking out of this cycle is a matter of being ready, willing, and open to learning some simple lessons in the art of concept dressing. Each and every individual has the ability to attain the empowerment of looking good regardless of age, weight, or lifestyle. At the core, concept dressing is about creating balance and proportion. The answer is not covering up. It is about gaining awareness of your body type and selecting styles that accentuate the positive areas and masking the imperfections. The ultimate goal is to be your self, be comfortable, and be in style.

Looking good is feeling good. To be empowered, individuals need to make the conscious effort to invest time in them selves. Only the level of commitment limits the payoff.