Unlocking Confidence: The Power of Dressing Up

Nicole Magnusson
March 13, 2024

I walk into the room dressed to the nines.

For the first time in months, I’m wearing nice clothes.

My navy blue blazer and dress match my hopeful eyes and my only pair of designer shoes scream “money”.

I probably just look like a girl who’s dressed up. But I FEEL like royalty.

I take my seat in the church pew. “You look really nice!” says the girl next to me.

“Thank you!” I respond, beaming at her acknowledgment.

I am SHOCKED by how different I feel dressed up. It's like I have unlocked some mode in a video game I didn’t know existed.

Everything feels brighter and more interesting.

I feel like I can take on the world.

I feel like I matter.

I feel worthy of the best.

The service continues and when the preacher says we are all special in God’s eyes, for once I agree.

For once, I feel special.

If you’re out there feeling down, maybe try putting on a nice outfit and going out somewhere that makes you feel good about yourself!

A nice outfit won’t solve a chemical imbalance or all of your problems, but it may give you the boost you need to remember who you are.

Underneath everything you’re going through, you are royalty! Don’t you ever forget it. 🙂

Keep inspiring,

Nicole

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