Did you know you only have 7 seconds to make a first impression?
After that, a person’s judgments have been made and are almost impossible to change.
So how can you be sure people see you as the fabulous female that you are?
I won’t lie… good looks help. But it’s often the little details that make or break a first impression.
Here are my top 5 ways to make a feminine first impression:
1. Know what you want to project
First, you have to know what you want to project:
- Is your goal to blend in as an everyday girl?
- Or do you want to stick out as a gender-bending fashion diva?
- Do you want to be recognized for your style and sophistication?
- Or do you simply want people to notice your great legs? 🙂
When you know what you want to project, you can then determine if your appearance and attitude get the message across.
2. Be aware of your body language
Body language is critical to first impressions. You never want to look nervous, ashamed, or on the opposite end of the spectrum, arrogant.
Your posture and body language should tell the world that you’re a classy, confident woman who deserves respect.
Here are 27 body language mistakes that can detract from a feminine first impression. Avoid them at all costs!
3. Wear the right color
Did you know that 50% of all non-verbal messages come from color? Amazing but true!
The color you wear has a strong subconscious impact on how people perceive you – especially when you present yourself as a woman.
Different colors have different meanings (more on that here), so consider what the colors that you wear communicate.
Even more importantly, you should wear colors that flatter you and make you feel great.
4. Check your grooming habits
Studies show that physical attractiveness is mostly based on “self care” – that is, good grooming, neat hair, and nice clothes.
That’s great news because presentation is something you can control! After all, most of us weren’t born supermodels, but anyone can take the time to look the part.
Grooming can make or break a first impression, so be sure your standards are up to par. Here are 5 feminine grooming habits that should be part of your regular routine.
5. Make eye contact
Your eyes reveal more about you than you probably realize. Avoiding eye contact gives the impression that you have low self-esteem or have something to hide.
Confident eye contact puts people at ease and wins respect. That’s definitely a plus for a positive first impression.
So be bold, look people in the eye, and don’t forget to smile!
What kind of impression do YOU want to make?
There’s a lot to be said about this topic, but I’ve highlighted the most important areas you should consider.
Now I’d like to hear from you!
What’s the first impression YOU want to make? Do you have any tips to add to this list?
I’d love to hear from you, so please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
I always walk in the door confidently and with a smile! A smile makes a huge difference as to how you will be preceived. Are you happy, grumpy, nervous, unsure … walk in smiling ladies!!
Well Wanda, you are Gorgeous!!!
Well I get the ultimate faux pas for answering my apartment door totally unprepared when maintenance showed up unexpectedly. Still not thinking feminine enough although I’ve fully transitioned and blindly answered the door unshaven! Thankfully he is very nice and I recovered by shaving as he was working. He even put a picture up !
I go at as pregnant mom to be.I go out with other mom’s yo be,having a great time shopping for maternity clothes.
I gauge my outfits on my business goal for the day, new client, new client out in the country(no heels), dinner date, late night contact
I try and do these every day I am out in public. I will say that at my age I do not dress like I am 25 and look slutty. I do go out very often with no make-up and I never have a problem as in most part I look like a grandmother. I try to avoid hand shakes as way to many germs on the hands.
I find that a friendly smile along with eye contact and a very slight little nodding of the head to left or right sets a good feminine first impression. I also if someone extends their hand for a shake, I offer them the hand on the same side. If they offer you their right hand as a normal hand shake, offer them your left with your thumb down so palms touch. I have found this to express a very feminine style. The smile leads the way, but the eyes do the talking.
You look beautiful, Bobbi
Thank you 2
I agree with Nikki!!!
I know this may sound uptight, stuck-up, or maybe even a little mean, but I personally don’t feel like I should have to make an impression on anyone, except for a girl who expresses an interest in me, or vice versa; I just simply go about my own business… and as a lesbian trans girl, it really irks me when guys try to hit on me, but I keep calm and tell them I’m not interested.
For me I just want to blend as a every day woman where ever I go. I never have a problem with being accepted as a woman where ever I go. Here is me after a day yesterday shopping. By the way, I’m 72, what do you think?
No wonder you don’t have a problem . You look fantastic . Blending skills top notch . Keep on keeping on girlfriend . x