Take a few days or weeks to look at yourself and how you present yourself to others.
You know your friends like you but how are you seen by your boss, your
teachers or strangers on the street. Look at your physical appearance and also your mental take on things.
A very good way to look smart is to learn random trivia. You have to know a little about something, then stock up on trivia. Did you know that Martin Van Buren was the 8th president and started his term in 1837? See? If someone is talking with you or with you and some friends talking about something, and you know a little trivia about it, then you should bring it up. Don't interrupt them or you'll look like a jerk. But remember, there is a fine line between dropping little bits of trivia here and there and being a know it all. Beware of doing this too much.
Look at the people you respect and think of the things that set them apart from yourself. Is it the look? The confidence? Do they just seem more engaging?
Get involved in a charity or civic duty. This will really broaden your view of the world and bring you much more knowledge about people and society.
Don't feel pressured to comment on everything. Sometimes the best thing to do is just to listen. Plus, others will value your opinions more if they are less frequent.
Expand your knowledge of your interest. If you like music you can read books about your favorite bands, the music industry, older bands that inspired the bands of today, digital production, instruments, etc. The same goes for art, history, fashion, psychology, religion, etc. Carry those books around and you will look smart and be infinitely more interesting than someone who fakes it.
Wear dress shirts sometimes to mix it up. Buy shirts that are cut to fit your body type. Look for lengths that are appropriate, not too short and not too long. Plan ahead and don't go reaching into the back of your closet for your old styles when the seasons change.
A very good way to look smart is to learn random trivia. You have to know a little about something, then stock up on trivia. Did you know that Martin Van Buren was the 8th president and started his term in 1837? See? If someone is talking with you or with you and some friends talking about something, and you know a little trivia about it, then you should bring it up. Don't interrupt them or you'll look like a jerk. But remember, there is a fine line between dropping little bits of trivia here and there and being a know it all. Beware of doing this too much.
Look at the people you respect and think of the things that set them apart from yourself. Is it the look? The confidence? Do they just seem more engaging?
Get involved in a charity or civic duty. This will really broaden your view of the world and bring you much more knowledge about people and society.
Don't feel pressured to comment on everything. Sometimes the best thing to do is just to listen. Plus, others will value your opinions more if they are less frequent.
Expand your knowledge of your interest. If you like music you can read books about your favorite bands, the music industry, older bands that inspired the bands of today, digital production, instruments, etc. The same goes for art, history, fashion, psychology, religion, etc. Carry those books around and you will look smart and be infinitely more interesting than someone who fakes it.
Wear dress shirts sometimes to mix it up. Buy shirts that are cut to fit your body type. Look for lengths that are appropriate, not too short and not too long. Plan ahead and don't go reaching into the back of your closet for your old styles when the seasons change.
- Girls and ladies should look for pieces that appear tailored and flatter their good features. Don't hide under bulky sweaters and sweatshirts but look for tailored looking pieces. Get a combination of short and long sleeve. If the fit is good you can mix it up with fun colors and trendy prints.
- Guys should wear appropriately sized shirts. Add variety by choosing fun colors. If the fit is good you can really mix it up with fun colors and trendy prints.
- Shower and shave regularly. At least once daily or more if you participate in sports.
- Wear a nice fragrance or body spray
- Guys should get hair cuts every month or so. If you sport a longer style you should at least get the hair trimmed from the back of your neck. You can still be long and funky but you need to keep it shaped and clean looking.
- Hairy necks look sloppy and dirty
- Ladies should avoid coloring their hair unless they have the time and money to maintain the look and the roots.
- Black may be cool now but it may look unnaturally dark. Go for colors that compliment your skin tone.
- Get your eyes checked if you haven't in a while, can't see from the back of class or get headaches when you read or spend too much time on the computer.
- If you need glasses you should shop for a neutral colored plastic (brown, tortoise shell or black) frame or a metal frame.
- If you wear more silver jewelry you should get a silver frame.
- If you don't need them you can get non-prescriptions ones but you do run the risk of being teased if you're caught. Glasses are a commitment. Instead of getting contacts and fake glasses just don't get the contacts. Go with glasses for the most studious look.
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