THE CONFIDENCE SHOP

What qualities inspire confidence - perhaps the most sought after state? Confident dressing includes a paradoxical edge (what we refer to as "cool"), so a leather jacket or distressed jean always helps. Color-wise, opt for red's powerful effects, black's protective elements, and gold and its associations with winning. Balance it out with a dignity-inducing white shirt. 

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