10 Ways the World Favors Stylish People

For better or for worse, the world is a very superficial place, which, if you don't think too deeply about it, means that there are ways to thrive if you can crack the code of how to prosper. It's no secret that first, second, and last impressions go a very long way, and if you're not dressed well, you're definitely going to miss out in more ways than one.

Sure, being stylish has the obvious perk of looking great and regularly feeling confident on the regular, but there are several fringe benefits that come with putting that extra effort into your daily appearance. Being stylish won't solve all of life's problems, but it may make the struggle a little bit easier. From social media to business savvy, these are 10 Ways the World Favors Stylish People.

We can't promise that you're going to actually keep any significant others, but if you're dressed well, you're likely to get some positive attention.

If you're looking good, that conveys the message that you're able to manage yourself and your affairs. If you look like a slob in a big meeting, you're probably sending all the wrong signals to your peers and clients. Looking like a million bucks is great on its own, but doing the type of business that might get you a salary to match is even better.

Even Lord Yeezus had to drop bars about the clique. If you're looking sharp, well-dressed friends are bound to follow. When you have a squad full of guys that are on point, you only help each other shine all the brighter.

Have you ever seen those YouTube ads about the fashion people who have millions of followers (and now likely millions of dollars)? Granted, the bloggers in those ads were ladies discussing women's fashion, but there are just as many people killing the social media game for the menswear scene. Do you want to get paid a bunch of money because people are feeling your OOTD's and fits? Get your wardrobe game right, and prepare to receive your invitation to #TeamEarly.

There's a lot more to having great clothing than what's tucked away in the 50 states. When your pursuit of rare selvedge from Japan or that impeccable tailored jacket from Italy eventually takes you abroad, you'll also be acquiring knowledge about the varied languages, cultures, and signature details that make up each nation's sartorial histories. It doesn't hurt to break the stereotype of being an "uncultured American.”

Since the '80s (and possibly even earlier) hip-hop has always been tied to fashion knowledge. From “My Adidas” to Kanye's label-heavy “streams of consciousness” and lyrics, rappers have been putting on brands in their rhymes, lifestyles, and business ventures. You're likely to appreciate the wordplay in certain verses a little bit more, as well as the culture's overall aesthetic if your knowledge is at expert levels.

Let's face it, falling into the wormhole of the fashion obsessed means you'll have to decide how your paycheck gets chopped up. Remember, you need to know how to feed your addiction…and feed yourself too. Granted, being stylish has always been more about how you wear something as opposed to what you're wearing, but sometimes you just have to drop some extra dough for that piece you've been lusting over for months. Being stylish will help you practice balancing your bills—so you know when you can cop deadstock Engineered Garments, and when you should just stick to some basics at Uniqlo.

Fashion is like the cousin of art. More and more, we're seeing the two worlds meld together in exciting and dynamic ways. Fashion brands of all scenes and sizes are often seen not only drawing inspiration from artists, musicians, and designers, but also collaborating with them directly. The more time you invest in building out your closet and exploring new gear, the more art you'll inevitably be exposed to, and the more cultured and educated you'll be about the finer things in life.

That scrub who hangs out in the line just outside of the party/club/show/restaurant is likely there for a reason. If you roll up and look like you actually belong at the function, maybe the team holding down the door will really believe that you “forgot” your exclusive invitation and let you slide on in.

Perhaps most immediately rewarding are the free clothes, gear, swag, or whatever you want to call it. If you're stylish and known for it, labels and agencies will eventually send you free stuff so you can make their stuff stylish too (so the theory goes). If nothing else, the best thing about being stylish is the free stuff, creating a self-perpetuating swag cycle.