Well-dressed people are considered more competent than others

The interlocutors evaluate people based on their appearance.

Successful multiethnic business colleagues in a modern office by Alexander Suhorucov

According to a study published in Nature Human Behavior by Princeton University researchers on "subtle economic signals from a person's attire," well-dressed persons are perceived as more competent since everyone is judged more by their looks. All of the participants in the scientific study were shown photographs of persons dressed in various outfits and asked to judge their competency by looking at them. As a result, it was discovered that people dressed in expensive attire were perceived as having more professional knowledge in some areas.

Chances of Getting Hired:

• People who are attractive have a 72.32 percent higher chance of being called back for a second interview. (2016, Statistic Brain)

• The average wage for attractive persons is 10% more. (2016, Statistic Brain)

• Employees feel they should "dress to impress" in 82 percent of cases. (Conciliation, Advisory, and Arbitration Service, 2012)

• A man's wardrobe is a measurement of his level of success, according to 55% of respondents (Conciliation, Advisory, and Arbitration Service, 2012)

• Putting forth the effort to dress 25% better at work will help you stand out. 2016 (Forbes)

• 93 percent of executives believe that an employee's clothing style has an impact on his or her chances of being promoted. (Washington Post, 2012)

• According to a 2010 poll, 35% of people believe their physical appearance is linked to their identity. (2016, Allure)

Knowing how to dress for success can boost your confidence, competence, ambition, and attractiveness... but you're not the only one who feels this way. Proven reasons to dress properly are the impression your style has on your boss.