For someone outside of the industry trying to get in, what do you all use for your luggage? Some are knocking backpacks, but what is acceptable?

Do any of you have personal experience where the "dressing for the job you want" has paid off.

Personally, I always dress nice when in public. I think shoes go the longest way. You can wear sneakers with one polo and khakis outfit, and then put on nice boots with the same outfit, and people would comment that you look dressed up.

Ever since I started taking 15 extra minutes to get myself together in the morning it seems like things started looking up. As crazy as it sounds, and as a former athlete myself, the "look good, feel good, play good" mantra is real.

It seems as if some of the Employers could care less about giving their employees a decent stipend towards their uniforms. Then most complain their uniform is awful, and that takes it back to looking good and feeling good. I wouldn't be surprised if much of it is mental as it is plain lazy.

I don't know what the experience is like for you guys, but I think if I was in your All's position, I'd keep my uniform sharp simply because it takes the mental toughness to do so, but if I have no money to afford it, I guess I'd make due.