America, and indeed the rest of the world, is becoming more casual every day.  Jeans and T-shirts are the name of the game.Sweat pants and tees are also prevalent.

If you are a stay-at-home-mom, a retiree, or you work at home, what reason is there to put effort into your appearance? For that matter, why should we try just a bit harder, no matter our life situation?

There are many answers to this question.

A BOOK IS JUDGED BY ITS COVER

We’ve all heard the term “first impression.” But how many of us truly understand what a first impression means?

Did you know that in the first 30 seconds, our initial impressions of another person are formed? Even worse news, some scientists actually suggest that the time is much shorter—a mere 3 seconds. In that short instant, you are assessed based on factors about yourself that are out of your control, things you were born with, such as your skin color, gender and age.

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