Clothes Make the Man vs. Never Judge a Book by Its Cover
“Clothes make the man.”
“Never judge a book by its cover.”
Why They Conflict
One admits that appearance governs reception. The other asks that it not.
When the First May Be Useful
You are the one being judged and have ten minutes to influence the outcome.
When the Second May Be Useful
You are the one judging and have ten minutes to be better than the outfit.
Official Ruling
Official ruling: Dress for the world as it is; judge for the world as it should be.