Comments on: Freelance Writers Dress for Success

By: bangladesh freelance

bangladesh freelance — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:17:51 +0000

Dear Howdy,

Dress is not important always to express anyone to others.

In fact, I really believe that “All that glitters are not gold”.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:14:17 +0000

Hey George, I think whatever works is whatever works. You wear what you like, mate. Allena, you wear Ts and shorts? Sounds like you wear the trousers in your house! Take it easy, TM!

By: repenttokyo

repenttokyo — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:52:53 +0000

As someone who spent his high school experience wearing a suit and tie every single day – 6 days a week – I can assure you that clothes do not have the impact that some people make them out to have. It is entirely a personal preference issue.

If you choose to make formal attire your personal totem for achieving successful performance, then that is up to you. However, it is the energy you invest in this belief that affects your performance – not the clothes themselves.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:46:35 +0000

Where I work, jeans and short-sleeve polo shirts or Ts are the norm. Nothing torn or ripped is permitted. Being my small company’s first and only technical writer, I try to dress a step up. I wear shoes with my jeans. I wear long sleeves. I think they look classier. I also wear lots of sweaters, even in the warmer months, because the air-conditioning is cranked up to Arctic conditions in our offices. To top off the comfortable yet professional look, I wear a nice blazer. A blazer also gives me a place to store a pen and notepad when I am pulled into a spontaneous hallway meeting.

By: Sidney

Sidney — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:23:00 +0000

…” working with men wearing the nicest possible suites …”

Lissie:

You probably meant to write, “nicest possible suits.”

– Sidney.

By: Christopher Anderson

Christopher Anderson — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:27:00 +0000

You do make a great point. I can’t say that I get all fancy dressed up but I do actually get some clothes and shoes on usually before I work. It’s not that big of a deal for me, but it can make a difference.

I wrote a blog post awhile back about something very similar; How wearing something sexy can give you more confidence. Even if the other person doesn’t see you.

It’s all because you feel good about yourself and that comes off on other people.

By: LuSabal

LuSabal — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:03:49 +0000

I totally agree with you and the mindset of dressing for the role that you are about to perform.

For my blog, I’m a simple as they come…shorts and a t-shirt, for work its jeans, a cami and a blazer.

Its all about being in the zone, all about ‘being’ the information that you want to convey. No bunny slippers here when its time to get down to business. I have a specific area in my home that is dedicated to writing, and research. In the space its all about achieving the desired results and moving to the next project.

Nice article.

By: Lissie

Lissie — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:23:08 +0000

Maybe its the years of working with men wearing the nicest possible suites and ties while exhibiting behavour not acceptable from you average 5-year-old.

I feel way more professional now – but I prefer ugg boots not bunny slippers LOL

By: Allena

Allena — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:12:36 +0000

My husband wears a suit and tie day in and day out. I wear ts and shorts.

I’m going to make more money than him this year.

Getting into the serious state of mind, the zone, the business attitude can be achieved by any number of routines, like shutting my office door and turning on cnn in the background. I will never put on anything but the most comfortable of clothes to write.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:30:29 +0000

Good post and point, George.

Many times in the past I’ve donned business attire — even “casual day” clothes — and it makes a world of difference. It’s all about being in the zone, no matter where you are at work: your basement, kitchen table, coffee shop, etc.

The idea here is you are “at work” and this is “business”. Sometimes it’s best to dress accordingly — and for success!

Steve