This is what a study published in Le Figaro seems to be suggesting. Indeed, according to the company Case Station, there would appear to be a correlation amongst 18 – 34 year olds between getting promoted and wearing colourful clothing: one in five credited wearing colourful clothes with helping them secure a promotion.

Colour as a measure of creativity and personality

According to 30% of the workers interviewed, colourful clothing affects our mood: they successively make us feel more confident, optimistic and creative… And what we wear also affects those around us, with one in four people believing they feel happier when in the proximity of a colleague wearing colourful clothing. Your dress sense and, accordingly, the colours that you wear are an important part of your image and can affect how people may perceive your personality.

That is why dressing in a more imaginative (eccentric?) way can improve not only your confidence but also the image you project to your boss: you come across as someone creative and ready to take risks, which could make you stand out from your colleagues and land you a pay rise or promotion.

What about in a creative environment?

In a creative or casual environment an imaginative (or even eccentric in some professions) dress sense also has a role to play. It stimulates imagination and improves productivity within a team. It also affects the perception potential clients may have: an original style will be associated with creative ideas and a strong personality. This could also influence how others react to you, for example during a meeting.

Accordingly, dress code varies greatly according to the work environment and the profession, from a simple splash of colour on a classic work suit to a totally eccentric look in the creative industry. Style of dress should therefore not be overlooked as it plays a very important role in your integration and position within your company.

 

Do you think the way you dress has served you well in your career?

Source: Figaro