Dressing for success: How glasses influence your success?

The significance of eyeglasses in our overall look can’t be underestimated. Dressing “appropriately” or following a corporate dressing guide is not enough anymore. Adding a touch of your own individuality and looking like you belong at this place, more than anyone else is much needed. Utilizing fashion is the best way to feel empowered.

At certain points, right before the day or interview or important event in your profile, people suggest you to “dress to impress” or “dress for success”. As cliché as it sounds, the advice actually holds firm grounds.

The Wall Street Journal study also proves that dressing for success does in fact coincide to success — at least when it comes to a job interview.

Politician & glasses

According to the latest article from CNBC, glasses are the secret trick to appear more intelligent, industrious and competent at any field. Donning them for a position of power always works, much is the case of politicians and glasses.

According to the study from Social Psychology at the University of Cologne, in Germany and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, a powerful dressing can pay off big time. The research was about the relationship between a political candidate’s electoral success rate and whether they work glasses. Indeed, the chances of winning aligned majorly with candidates wearing glasses.

It’s a very stereotypical approach to glasses by associating with high intelligence and aptitude. It’s the only stereotype that works in the benefits of the bespectacled candidates in giving them an edge. To conclude, wearing prescription or non-prescription glasses is a powerful statement, giving you an approachable, and leadership advantage.

Meaning, no matter which political party you belong to, glasses can help politicians increase the chances of people’s support and success in winning elections.

Politicians are just an example, assuming all situations where intelligence and competence is a necessity, glasses would have similar effects. Appearing capable and fit for the job is far better than creating no impression at all. Jokingly only, people have started to wear glasses more often at places where your aesthetic also plays a role.

The engineers, scientists, academics or other thought leaders, you know what to add to your look. Creating a great first impression, say at a job interview or conference, or at any stage of your life, would never be complete without donning glasses. It never hurts to look smarter, right?

The Power of the lens

Another study, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology in 2014, states that dressing sharp is linked with high social status. Which can improve job performance and dominance at competitive jobs.

After analysing people in the same situation of wearing glasses and without glasses, researchers found that dressing with glasses makes employees look more approachable and productive — whether it’s going for negotiation, doing sales calls or taking part in video conferences. It automatically makes you look capable and qualified for the job.

Putting an effort into dressing well for an interview or a meeting not only conveys skilful and qualified but also makes you look confident. And there’s nothing more intimidating than looking comfortable in your skin.

Your outer look tells the potential employer or business partner an idea of what kind of person they’ll be working with. Associating with someone that’s confident, aware and looks sharp is a perfect match. A professional, and clean look can not only allow other condense in you, it also brings out the confidence in you from others approval.

As we know, in interviews or important meetings, first impressions are critical. You’ve got to give your best and put your best (or eyeglasses) forward.

In the study published by the Journal of Experimental Psychology, a group of men between the age of 18 to 35 took part in role-playing exercises — a mock negotiation for a hypothetical Industry. And the one who dominated were the men who wore glasses and dressed up than those who weren’t.

The Takeaway

Dressing well doesn’t do any damage. Rather, putting an effort in carrying yourself in a certain and most importantly, confident way gives great feedback.

Next time you go for your dream job, don’t forget to wear a pair of stylish glasses. And there’s no better place than Specscart, you know the drill! We offer premium prescription, non-prescription glasses, and sunglasses starting at only £29.9. In addition, all our glasses include free impact resistant lenses with anti-glare, anti-scratch, and anti-UV coating. Give it a try, browse through them to find your ideal “interview” glasses.