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How I Went From Average to Attractive

Doing these TWO things right changed my life

4 min readOct 17, 2025
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Why first impressions matter in big cities

I would be the first to say that looks don’t matter, and that it’s a person’s kindness and energy that draws me in. But after years of living in cities like NYC and Boston, I’ve realized the way you dress and talk can affect how people treat you.

I am a bookish nerd. There, I said it. I’ve always had my nose stuck in books, maybe because it’s always provided a great escape when life felt overwhelming.

Some people are born smart, others work at it — I am part of the latter group, and it was my passport to experiencing the world, which may not have been possible otherwise.

One of the things about living in a major financial and technological hub like Boston is the importance of communication skills and appearance.

Both can be learned through observation and practice.

Smart dressing without flashy logos

By appearance, I don’t mean flaunting brand logos like it’s going out of fashion. That’s just tasteless in my opinion. I’ve heard that some well-known brands create a low-end line, complete with flashy logos, to cater to people who want to…

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Yana Bostongirl

Written by Yana Bostongirl

✨ Boston-based | 🖋️ Memoir in motion | Indian American 🌍 Third culture soul | Bad at small talk, great at wondering 💫

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It so resonates with my life!!! My father was very conservative and never allowed anything for me to look attractive. Growing up with a belief that you are not good but just a below average looking girl will stick like a glue with you! Fast forward…

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Inspiring and relatable proof that transformation begins with small intentional changes. Sometimes it’s not about perfection but the power of consistency and self belief.

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Confidence matters more than labels

Confidence shapes perception and opportunities far beyond any label or title.

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