[tycho77]

The throwaway paragraph about fashion holds much truth, I have found. I decided a year ago to learn how that stuff works. I can't even begin to list the benefits that come with it - it isn't only women that like you more, but men are more likely to take you seriously if you aren't walking around in jeans and a t shirt.

Here's a good site to get started:

http://www.magnificentbastard.com/

Lots of good advice, I agree with most of it. A more important step is to head to a high-end clothing store, the type that sticks a salesperson on everyone who walks through the door. Yes, the clothing is expensive, but in conjunction with the professional advice it is very much worth it.

[jasonshen]

Hey tycho77 - welcome to HN and thanks for the tip. This site looks really useful.

[billpatrianakos]

I second that. I've been wanting to start dressing better and this site looks awesome. It's not out of vanity, it's out of necessity and the side effects. It really is true that if you dress well, you feel well, and people just plain take you more seriously.