Dynamize glitter hot pink mesh trainers, £29.95, Lemonade
Who’d have thought that wearing a spotty tie or comfy shoes to work could actually make you more efficient? Studies † found that straying from office dress codes creates a perception of status, confidence and power – as long as your work colleagues view it as intentional – and not just laziness! The researchers refer to this phenomenon as the ‘red sneaker effect’. In particular, wearing jeans and a T-shirt to conferences was significantly linked to boosted productivity and importance.