English / proverb
Clothes Make the Man
MEANING IN ENGLISH
People judge others based on appearance, so dressing well brings respect and social opportunities.
In context
01
He spent his last savings on a sharp suit for the job interview, knowing clothes make the man.
02
Even when deep in debt, the merchant dressed impeccably because in commerce, clothes make the man.
Synonyms
dress for success,appearances count,attire commands respect
Antonyms
clothes don't make the man,inner beauty matters,substance over style
Collocations
believe clothes make the man,show that clothes make the man,rule that clothes make the man