Does the phrase "dress for success" have more merit than just making you look good? A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that people who were wearing suits actually performed daily tasks with more proficiency and focus.

By introducing the term "enclothed cognition," the researchers found that similar to a doctor in a white coat, or a soldier in uniform, dressing up for your job can have "systematic influence on the wearer’s psychological processes."

To test this theory, researchers had scientists all perform the same duties, but some wore a lab coat while others dressed in casual streetwear. They found that those fitted for the job at hand had sustained attention to detail. The study wrote,"Thus, the current research suggests a basic principle of enclothed cognition – it depends on both the symbolic meaning and the physical experience of wearing the clothes."

Looking the part and dressing for success can boost self-esteem and make you feel more present in the workplace. Don't be afraid to wear your finest—you may have a raise in the works.