Why do these small things about the way you look matter? In shows like "What Not to Wear", Trinny and Susanna (the hosts) throw away the old fashioned, ridiculous outfits that women wear and make them shop for clothes that look good on them.

After a new haircut and tricks on make-up, voila, they give you a new you! A week later, you see that the guinea pigged, large framed woman not only look dashing but actually function better at work and home.

Why do makeovers bring the bounce back in your step and make you feel like a whole new you?

Single women attract dates, and the shy girl suddenly becomes outgoing. If makeovers worked for them, they could also work for you. So why not try one and get off to a fresh start in 2008!

Why You Need a Makeover

Change Is Good Family Psychologist Dr. Syeda Ruksheda says, "Any kind of change can be exciting. The way you look affects the way you feel. If you dress better you feel more positive and hopeful. And this hope makes you feel in control of your life."

Also, it is the personal perception that matters. When you look prettier, you feel that people are responding to you in a better way. When you dress badly, you feel that people look down on you.

Why Looks Matter

It's Monday morning and you are really not looking forward to getting out of bed, dressing up and going to work. But suddenly you think of that new top you bought over the weekend and you jump out of bed, all excited to wear it and impress everyone at work. So how can wearing a new top make you look forward to the day?

Psychiatrist Dr. Rajiv Anand says, "For most people, there is great emphasis on visual appeal and most people tend to judge others based on outer appearance. So naturally, everyone feels more in control and confident when they dress well."

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