How to Exude Confidence
in Your Next Soiree
By Keisha D. Hunter, Social Media
Enthusiast, Bizybuilder.com
Of all the topics I could choose from among a list full of topics, mostly relating to
fashion, this one stood out as the one that I could tackle with the most confidence
– if that was a pun, it was totally intended. I’m thinking this is going to turn into an
article relating to exuding confidence not only at your next soiree, but also whenever
you walk into any room whether it is filled with family, friends, or associates.
Confidence can make or break a relationship and therefore an event that you are
either hosting or attending, regardless of its nature.
Although this may apply to both men and women, as a woman, I’m sure I am not the
only one who before stepping foot outside of the door headed to an event, changes
wardrobe at minimum 3 times, and that’s being generous. Why do we do it? I tend to
dress according to how I feel and if I’m not feeling the outfit, I’m not feeling myself.
I would go so far as to liken not having on the right outfit for the moment to walking
into an interview and introducing yourself with a lame handshake. People can tell by
your energy when you are uncomfortable, when you aren’t sure. So I change until I
feel good about what I see in the mirror. Depending on the type of event, perhaps
this process took place in your favorite boutique or department store until you made
a choice that was perfect for the occasion. Therefore, the first lesson is, give yourself
enough time to change a few times and don’t let your significant other or friend rush
your process.
We’ve all heard the cliché, “if you fail to plan, you may as well plan to fail.” When it
comes to an event, this rings on the extreme side of true. I’ve produced my share of
events, both successful and unsuccessful and the best advice I can give is to have a
plan B and C especially when the success of your soiree is dependent upon others.