TL; DR 13.

How to Dress the Part (101 words)

Dress a notch better than your audience; dramatically better is too distracting. If they are in jeans, wear chinos and a good shirt. It tells people you take them seriously.

Lay out your clothes the night before; it takes a few minutes, and perhaps add a pop of colour for variety. It’s about making an effort for the person you love, your client or the occasion.

Buy fewer, better clothes. A small wardrobe of good pieces that work together looks sharper than a large wardrobe of cheap ones. When in doubt, ask about the dress code. Nobody minds the question.

First action: Tonight, lay out tomorrow’s clothes, shoes polished, with one pop of colour.