A Peep into Reality : Dressing spotted!

“We are in very visual society and we have to accept that humans are very judgmental.   Before they have the chance to know you, they judge you!”

This is commonly said during my training when I speak on the Importance of First Impression.  However, how many people actually listen and place higher importance on First Impression they present to others?  If you are one of those who have heard this and shrug it off, it’s sad.  Image Consultants try to spread this important message but if you don’t take heed and jeopardize your opportunities, good luck!  Opportunities also come in a form where you show others how well you can take care of yourself is how well you can perform.  Enough said.

Below are my recent brush with such ‘interesting’ people.

1)      Visiting the ATM recently gave me a shock too. (See picture on right)  Clearly, this lady was not bothered by the stares she received and the impression she gave others.  As long as she reached her objective of getting her hair dyed at the end of the day, she doesn’t give a heck of what you thought.  So does this reflect on how she perform at work?

2)      There are also people who still wear their pajamas out of their homes!  I thought this only happens when I visit some less advance countries but it’s quite easy to spot one in Singapore too! So is this the person does things in her life; using ways that are convenient to get things done?

 

3)      A controversial dressing was spotted near my neighbourhood recently too.(see picture on right)  A transparent low boots match with super colourful high socks!  I’m not sure if she called it creative or unique but to me, it was definitely not in good taste.  Of course, there is an exposed bra too..  So how does this relate to your personality?  The guess is yours! ;p

So dressing well  is not only a form of self respect or to project a good impression of yourself upon others, it also make one wonder how you run your life based on how you manage your image.

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).