The fashion industry is full of confident personalities. But behind, those confident exteriors – not everyone is as self-assured as they seem. It’s a cut-throat business once you’re in it, and it doesn’t hurt to develop some confidence to help you find your way. Learn how to exude confidence in the lipstick jungle that is the fashion world, and look forward to a successful and long-lasting career in one of the most exciting industries in the world.
Dress the part
In the fashion industry, looks are important. Showing good taste and a sense of style is what will help you to get jobs and make an impression – it shows that you understand and care about the industry. When you feel confident in how you look, you’ll radiate confidence inside and out. This Vogue article offers some interesting insight into how your outfit can inspire confidence. Wear clothing that fits you and highlights your figure – don’t buy into trends that leave you feeling uncomfortable, it will be obvious. Build a wardrobe that features timeless staples with stand-out accessories, these will help you to dress confidently for any occasion.
Stay up to date
The fashion industry offers many opportunities for networking. To do so confidently, you’ll need to be in the know about recent events, both inside and outside of the fashion industry. When you’re travelling to work, make a point of reading the news or set up an alerts system that delivers relevant topics straight to your inbox. Attending networking events will be good practice for your work-related events, so step out of your comfort zone and develop your skills in engaging with others.
Dealing with difficult people
In the fashion industry, you will encounter some difficult people. Learning how to deal with them will make you a much more confident person, and showing other people kindness will make you someone to remember for all the right reasons. If you particularly struggle with the people you work with, you might want to speak to your boss about how to tackle solving bullying in the workplace – something that will benefit you and everyone else. Dealing with negative people is never straightforward or easy, but you will develop a thicker skin over time.
Learn from others
You can learn a lot about surviving in the fashion industry from other people. Seek advice from those who are successful; they could offer you some valuable insight into how they gained the confidence to succeed. Meanwhile, finding a mentor in the fashion industry could be a way for you to learn from others and help you reach your goals.
There are many qualities you’re going to need to succeed in the fashion industry, and confidence is one of them. There’s a difference between arrogance and confidence, and being the latter will certainly earn you more respect within the industry. Even if you have to ‘fake it until you make it,’ working on your self-esteem and being able to show poise will take you a long way towards achieving your dream career.
