Inspiring “Power Partner” or Dreaded “Fashion Foe?”

Your outfit can be your most trusted “Power Partner.” 

Did you know that? Well, if you didn’t, I’m here to tell you why. 

First let me explain. This is my definition of an outfit that bears the title “Power Partner:” “When an outfit supports you in being your true authentic self and sends a message about you, one that you want the world to know.” It could be that you want your outfit to say that you’re confident and approachable, or beautiful and competent, or really anything else that you want to shout out to the world on any particular day. 

You’ve probably heard me say many times, “Your clothing is making a statement about who you are to the world, whether you know it or not.” 

The big question you want to ask yourself in the morning when you get dressed is this: “What will my outfit  be saying about me today?” If your outfit is saying something about you that you want to reveal or present to the world that day, then your outfit is your “Power Partner.” 

However, If your outfit is revealing something about you that you don’t like or isn’t representing the authentic you, or is saying something opposite of what you want it to say, then your outfit is not your “Power Partner,” and is unfortunately your “Fashion Foe.” 

Do you know which one you are hanging with on a daily basis? 

I recently read my newest favorite book, “Big Magic” written by Elizabeth Gilbert who wrote the popular novel “Eat, Pray, Love.” In Big Magic there is one chapter where Gilbert talks about feeling sluggish and useless, trying to conjure creativity while wearing her stale pajamas and hair scrunchie. Her question to herself as she looks into the mirror is, “Why wouldn’t creativity hide from you, Gilbert? Look at yourself!”  

Gilbert then takes a shower, dresses up, smears on some lipstick and puts on some perfume – basically wooing her creativity to come out from hiding. She gets dressed from head to toe and then resumes her task of writing. Her creativity shows up. It works every time. 

I absolutely love that! 

Gilbert ends with making the statement, “Dress for the novel you want to write.” 

I say to you, “Dress for the_________ (Fill in the blank) you want to _________(Fill in the blank).”

Example: “Dress for the job you want to have.” If you aspire to be promoted to an executive position, dress the way people in executive positions at your place of employment dress. Their outfits might say they are competent and powerful. Yours must too!

Here’s another example: “Dress for the woman, you want to date.” If you want to attract a woman who is dressed to the nines, one who cares about her looks, you must dress at her level, and care about your looks too, if you want her to notice you and take an interest. 

Gilbert may not call her outfit her “Power Partner,” but in my opinion that is exactly what it is. Gilbert may not say that her outfit is making a statement, but when she dresses up to seduce her creativity, her outfit is most definitely saying something that is wooing her creativity to her. Her “Power Partner” is inspiring her to believe in herself. When she looks in her mirror she sees a creative person and she is ready to write.

So…is your outfit your “Power Partner,” inspiring you and others on your behalf; wooing you that coveted job or mate you desire? 

Or is your outfit about as exciting as stale pajamas and a floral hair scrunchie, aka your “Fashion Foe,” not exactly sending the kind of message to the world that you want to send? Your outfit should be your “Power Partner” and you should never leave home without it. 

Now, what’s on your body?

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Hi, Esther, Thanks for your question. To get my guide make sure that you first take my Body-Type quiz to discover your Body-Type. After you take the quiz you can purchase the guide for your specific Body-Type. I have a special for your country so please contact me. That’s it. I’m sure that my tips will help you dress smart for your saleswoman position in Kenya. Thank you! xox

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~Michelle