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The Power of Appearances, The Power of Clothes

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This video has really struck a chord with everyone who has seen it, because it's true: as humans, we respond to others largely based on our visual input and our "prejudices." This experiment speaks volumes about the power of clothes, and how people respond to them! In my Dress for Success talks, I tell a story from John Molloy's book, Dress for Success , a research project where an actor was hired to stand in a busy subway station explaining that he'd left his wallet home and needed a dollar for the subway. He promised to return the money the next day. Wearing a blazer, slacks and open collar shirt, he raised $7.00 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The next day, in the same place and in the same clothes with the same word-for-word story, but wearing a tie, he raised $28.00! On alternating days, he alway s averaged four times the results while wearing a tie. Think of this as a metaphor for a career in business: one might earn as much money in ten years as ...

Giving New Meaning to "The Birthday Suit"

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  Today, Lou Colen came in to select a suit for his  100th Birthday Party  on June 21st.  Lou has been a long time client and friend since his first order in August of 1979. He reminds us that he has been turning to us for his clothes regularly for more than 1/3 of his long life! We're looking forward to making several more suits for Lou and we remember the hundreds of lifetime clients for 30, 35, 40 and a few for 45 years that we are continuing  to serve.

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I believe passionately that it’s good business to look your most successful best! Always! I’ve had a front row seat in watching and helping thousands of people transform their lives. I’m convinced that one can literally change his or her life by changing their clothes! Mass produced clothing, however can’t make the necessary impact. What set’s you apart is the perfection of “fit,” the smooth drape that can only come with clothing cut to your unique shape and measurements, along with the uncommon look of “quality,” the hand “workmanship,” which is almost non-existent in off-the-rack clothing. People feel more secure doing business with people who “appear” to be successful. Our clothing, with it’s extraordinary combination of “fit” and “workmanship” makes an impact. Additional impact comes with wearing professionally selected shirts and ties that have the precise colors and patterns to accent the entire package, causing people to stop in their tracks and take notice. They have form...