Does More Clothing Make You Look Smarter | How Clothing Affects Perception of Intelligence

About this video

Centeno discusses a 2011 study by Kurt Gray showing that covering more of your body makes you appear more intelligent, because exposed skin causes people to objectify you rather than focus on your intellect. He explains how this research applies practically to men’s styling choices, using an anecdote about his colleague’s experience at a conference.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that covering your body with appropriate clothing—such as jackets, ties, and shirts—helps you be perceived as intelligent rather than as an object to be evaluated physically
• Centeno recommends avoiding excessive skin exposure in first-meeting situations, including deep v-necks, form-fitting t-shirts, or attending social events shirtless, as this can lead to objectification
• Centeno suggests that adding layers like sports jackets to your outfit shifts how others perceive you, redirecting attention from your body to your intellect and professional value

Episode details: published April 8, 2015 · 31K views · 4:12 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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