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I was recently watching an episode of Million Dollar LIsting http://www.bravotv.com/Million_Dollar_Listing/season/2/index.php  This show is a reality show that follows young 20 somethings who sell million dollar homes in California.

Episode five was a perfect example of why gen y's are blasted by older generations because of their clothing.

Josh, an agent who is known for pampering his clients, went to visit one of his clients (a 40-50 year old man who's home was worth over $8 million) wearing a track suit complete with headband and aviator sunglasses.

When Josh showed up, his client said "Is it Halloween?" making reference to his clothes.  Josh laughed off the comment by saying his washing machine was broken.  The client proceeded to kick Josh out of the negotiations with prospective buyers.  Josh was shocked. 

Well Josh, I'm going to explain why your client was angry.

1.  Wearing a track suit (no matter how trendy it is) to a client''s home (especially one who is a baby boomer) is downright disrespectful.  It suggests that you don't want to impress your client and that you couldn't spend one extra minute to change your clothes because your client simply wasn't worth it (Josh's commission on this home would have been approximately $250,000 - if that's not worth changing for, I don't know what is).

2.  Wearing a track suit to a client's office suggests that you believe you are #### and believe you are indispensable (NO ONE IS INDISPENSABLE - especially in this economy).

3.  Wearing a track suit leads the client to believe he can't trust your judgement.  If you think wearing a track suit is acceptable, what are you going to think is acceptable during the negotiation stage? 

4.  Wearing a track suit is just plain stupid.  And that makes your client question your intelligence level.

Clothes speak volumes about you as an individual.  Make sure your clothes tell your story clearly, concisely and confidently.

For more info on how to dress appropriately, visit my website at www.polishedimage.ca

Amy Elizabeth Casson, President, Polished Image 519-872-8249

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