There's no harm in looking good, but if you want an edge over everyone else, here are some ways to dress up that can influence our entire environment. Use the power of science to win.

1. Understand the science of color. Then wear it!

Color can have an effect on others as well as yourself. Red scares people, which is probably why a typical CEO prefers magenta over other colors. Blue has a calming effect, darker tones might give others the impression that you know what you are doing and lighter tones make people perceive you as gentle, friendly and approachable.

2. Clothes can make you smarter

If you dress up well, it can make you more motivated and focused.

3. It can also shape your thoughts too

The term dress for success isn't just a saying. It can influence your thought process and make you feel more positive and competent too.

4. Clothes can make others think you're smarter too

 man in an expensive looking suit didn't get to buy it by being stupid, right?

5. It gives you confidence

Everything about clothes is made to make us feel more confident.

6. Consistency is key

Wear the same kind of style long enough, and you'll cement perceptions of your personality in others.

7. Matching is very important.

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There's a reason why people don't dress like a clown or a rainbow.

8. It represents economic and social indicators

Compare someone who wears ill-fitting clothes and someone who wears a bespoke shirt or suit.

9. Your clothes can actually influence you

In an experiment, people were given labcoats to wear, and they unknowingly performed better. That means, please don't wear your shorts to work. You'll actually feel lazier.

10. It can reduce stress and increase collaborative activity

Suits seem to say they are all business and no play. And that can make for a very serious environment. But swap your suit and pants for a polo tee and khakis, and somehow, everything is less stressful.