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What dressing for success looks like and why it matters

First impressions can be a make or break moment, especially when it comes to your career. So much of that impression actually stems from how you present yourself. It begs the question - how does one signal for success so they can be the best versions of themselves? In this week’s episode of Money Glow Up, "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche sits down with Brandice Daniel, founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row to discuss why it is so important to always signal for success, and that includes the way you dress. “70% of what you say is nonverbal,” Daniel says. “You are speaking the moment you walk into a room… By the way your posture is, by your eye contact, by what you’re wearing and how you feel in what you’re wearing. All of that matters so much.” So how does one signal for success? Daniel says confidence is key. “You want to make sure when you walk into a room, you’re feeling super confident because you’re selling yourself.” “It’s almost like your nonverbal resume,” Aliche adds. Daniel also clarifies that showing up professionally doesn’t always mean sporting a suit or formal clothing. It all depends on the job. You need to feel out the environment to figure out how to dress for success. For example, while a finance role may require a blazer, a creative role might be more casual. Daniel’s tip: A day or two before a job interview, go to the office and see how people walking into the building are dressed in order to get a feel for the culture there. To learn more about Daniel’s work, tune into this week’s episode of Money Glow Up. Step into the classroom with Money Glow Up every Thursday at 12pm ET with Tiffany Aliche—aka The Budgetnista—to jump-start your financial journey. This post was written by Lauren Pokedoff