While it’s naive to base one’s personality and success on what one wears, a few conscious choices in the fashion department may not be so bad.
In a previous post on how your wardrobe influences your mindset and career growth, we discussed how dressing in certain ways can reflect success and boost confidence levels. Known as “enclothed recognition,” this is a belief – or unspoken rule – that clothing can alter our psychological state. In turn, this can affect our performance and approach to tasks.
Wearing formal attire, for example, has been shown to elevate confidence levels and affect how other people perceive us. We also highlighted the importance of accessorizing to transform your whole look. One key wardrobe accessory you can use to help build confidence in what you do is eyewear. In this post, we’ll look at how eyewear can impact your confidence-building:
Versatility
Today, eyewear has many different kinds, styles, and designs. This makes it the perfect versatile fashion accessory, as they are easier to pair with your existing clothing items. Of course, the kind of eyewear you wear also depends on your daily lifestyle and what you may need it for.
While glasses are commonly known for vision correction, some people wear non-prescription lenses to complete their look, and others may opt for blue light glasses for eye protection during digital screen time.
If you’re looking for more functional and simple eyewear, the Oakley Airdrop is straightforward and sophisticated in its thick rectangular frames and sleek design. On the other hand, if you’re looking for more style points in the workplace or at gatherings, the Michael Kors Adrianna IV provides a classic half-rimmed look with a hint of cat-eye to spice up your semi-casual outfit.
Either way, a decent pair of glasses can help accentuate your look for the day and make you look more professional.
Intelligence
Wearing glasses has also long been associated with added intelligence. According to a study from the University of Edinburgh, there is a considerable link between eye conditions like myopia – or nearsightedness – and intelligence.
This implies that people needing vision correction may be more intelligent than those who don’t. This perception of intelligence in people who wear glasses has also become more positive in recent years, as opposed to derogatory biases in the past, when glasses were associated with misers and moneylenders.
While further research is needed to confirm the causal relationship between glasses and smarts, some experts believe that this link may be due to people who read and study for longer periods being more vulnerable to eye conditions like nearsightedness.
So, if you ever need a boost of confidence or self-assurance in your work, wearing a pair of glasses – whether for vision correction or not – may be just what you need to feel up to the task.
Functionality
Finally, another key benefit of wearing eyewear to boost confidence is its varied functionality. As discussed above, the eyewear you need depends on your preference, lifestyle, and daily routine.
Some athletes wear sunglasses to boost their sports performance by helping them see more clearly and protecting against the sun’s UV rays. However, modern eyewear has evolved beyond these functions.
The dawn of smart glasses has recently introduced a digital layer to boost functionality. Eyewear like the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses can connect to AI assistants to help you with everyday questions and tasks.
The Meta AI, for example, can provide fashion suggestions and answer questions when you speak to your glasses. They can also offer translations or recommend what to say in situations. This can be highly beneficial for boosting confidence, as it would be like having a discreet and real-time, knowledgeable assistant to help you become more efficient.
Ultimately, while you may not need to wear glasses or sunglasses, having a pair or two handy can help elevate your look in the workplace or at social outings and make you appear and sound more intelligent and efficient. This makes them the perfect accessory if you ever need a confidence boost.
