How to make yourself attractive

What can you do to make yourself more attractive?

Well, the results are mixed on this one. Some research says there’s nothing you can do while others say there are some very clear things you can do.

After sorting through them, here’s what I say could make a difference:

1. Be tall. I know, not a lot you can do here. But women can wear high heels and men can wear some sort of heel to give them an extra inch. That’s an extra $789 a year!!! Fortunately I’m almost 6 feet 4 inches tall so this is the one “attractive” feature I have in my favor through genetics.

2. Get to an appropriate weight and exercise. These two are likely tied together. Not only will you likely feel better and save on everything from life insurance to medical bills, but you’ll also earn thousands more each year. (Stay tuned as I’ll have much more in upcoming pieces about the connection between health and wealth.)

3. Dye your hair. I know. Now we’re getting personal. But with every shade under the sun (blue, green, and all the rest) that women wear these days, why not simply choose blonde? Isn’t 7% more in earnings worth it?

4. Wear makeup. An extra 30% seems high to me, but even if it’s worth an extra 5%, it’s worth it! Oh, and this is only a tip for women. Most men wearing makeup would probably decrease their earnings!

5. Dress well. You’ve heard the old saying, “Don’t dress for the job you have but dress for the one you want”, right? There’s a reason it’s still around — there’s some truth in it. As a sub-point of this, there appears to be evidence that women can earn more by wearing skirts.

6. Develop great hygiene habits. This should be common sense, but do things like take a shower, brush your teeth, comb your hair and so forth. A small bit of effort goes a long way.