Dressing Well At Work Can Actually Make You More Successful, Science Says

Dressing Well At Work Can Actually Make You More Successful, Science Says Still thinking of dress for success as just a catchy mantra? A new Yale University The study had participants partake in mock negotiations. Those who dressedin suits earned an average profit of $2.1 million. Those who dressed in sweatpants? Only $680,000.While thats no small number, it adds another level of awareness to professional attire. There are already too many dos and donts to consider, and recently the color of your clothing has become surprisingly important.Colors play a large part in how we perceive people, products and brands, so it stands to reason that the colors we wear affect our professional identities as well. The colors you wear in a professional setting are about so much mora than mere fashion or style, Sheila Dicks, founder of the Fashion Expert Network, told AOL. Colors send subconscious messages and can affect your mood, as well as the mood of the workers around you.Though it wont complet ely redefine your professional identity, taking advantage of color psychology is an easy way to make sure youre presenting yourself the way you want to be seen. Heres what you need to know about each color in your closetBluePhoto via Instagram/passionheavenlyWhen in doubt, wear blue. Blue inspires trust and confidence and also suggests that youre a team player. According to a recent BlackPhoto via Instagram/theambitiousbruneThe other best color to wear to an interview, wearing black communicates leadership, sophistication and exclusivity but only when worn neatly. Wearing black all the time can imply laziness instead of sophistication.Branding expert Karen Haller writes that black is a color that is taken seriously and can add substance and gravitas where it is needed. Industry leaders both people and brands use black to assert their leadership.RedPhoto via Instagram/savvychiczoneTrying to convince your boss you need a raise? Dress in red. Red is the best color to wear when youre trying to impress someone, Kenny Frimpong, brand marketing development manager at Eredi Pisano, told Business Insider. Frimpong says wearing red makes you appear focused, committed and trustworthy, so much so that he recommends all his clients wear the color. GrayPhoto via Instagram/kubicka_monika_Conservative colors, like gray, are the safest bet to wear when youre meeting somebody for the first time. Though a certain franchise might make you think otherwise, wearing shades of gray makes you seem logical and analytical. Gray also indicates independence, which can help you appear more confident at work.WhitePhoto via Instagram/garcia_1301Wearing an all-white outfit (and keeping it that way) shows others that youre detail-oriented and meticulous. Its an especially great color to wear if you work with a team that wears bright colors and loud prints youll stand out for all the right reasons.Purple and GreenPhoto via Instagram/hijabihomeWhile these colors dont elicit the best response s in a formal interview setting, they help the wearer feel confident and portray that confidence in a non-aggressive way. Its a softer way of attracting attention, making it a good color in a creative business setting.OrangePhoto via Instagram/the_streetstyle_hubSorry, orange fans Orange was ranked as networking event, post-work happy hour or another event where you want to appear approachable.--