Alysa Rice is a freshman magazine journalism major and writes "Fashion Your Seatbelt" for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Alysa at aarice@bsu.edu.
A pair of faded sweatpants two sizes too big for a fresh makeup-free face and me, both of which are common for making up a college girl’s Tuesday night. As I study the dullness of “Ball State” that my worn-out sweatpants read, I think to myself and wonder why I never wear them out in public.
Why do I save my sweatpants for bed and reserve my makeup removal for the end of the night? Out of decency? Self-respect? We all have preconceived notions and stereotypes built into our assumptions of other people. Ask yourself if you’d listen to information given from a man sharply dressed in business attire versus a man in sweatpants and a stained shirt. You make a judgment.
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Perhaps it’s shallow to place a high value on the power of dressing, but the clothes you wear and the way you groom yourself will change the way other people listen to what you say. It will subconsciously determine if you’re like them or different. If you’re trustworthy or not.
Think of a time when you didn’t feel well. You probably put on whatever you could find and dressed the way you felt – not that great. Now, take yourself back to a day when you had an important exam or interview. How did you dress and how did it affect your mentality?
When we feel good on the outside, we are more likely to feel good on the inside, which boosts our attitudes and self-confidence and supplies us with more energy to treat ourselves and others around us better. This ultimately makes us the best version of ourselves.
There’s an amount of self-confidence in dressing well. As an individual, portraying your own style in the best way possible can be aesthetically pleasing. Maybe it’s a pair of worn-out sweatpants and a hoodie that makes you feel your best. I believe clothing can create your image and your identity. It’s all about knowing who you are, appreciating it and accepting yourself.
Dress the message. Matching your wardrobe to your personality and taste will give you the self-assurance you never knew you were searching for.
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