What is swagger?

First of all, the question What is Swagger doesn't have a simple answer - certainly nothing a dictionary can fully comprehend in a few short words. But, since you've asked the Manism community, I'll try to break swagger down for you.

Swagger is how you represent yourself
Swagger is the aura that surrounds you wherever you walk. It comes from all facets of your personality, and how you present yourself to other people. The style of clothes you wear is a major part of your swagger, as well as how you speak, move, and even react.

Swagger is not the same for everyone
There are boatloads of people out there with plenty of swagger to go around, but that doesn't mean they all act the same way. Your personal swagger should be representative of your unique personality. Think of Jay-Z and his all blue Yankee swag - now think of Frank Sinatra, never caught without a suit and a cigarette. Both have immense swag, but their swagger is a display of confidence in who they are. Which is what leads us to...

To have swagger, know thyself
There is false swagger (aka swagger jackers) and true swagger. Swagger jackers are people who copy someone else's swag, trying to be cool, but eventually are exposed and humiliated. True swagger comes from knowing yourself: your beliefs, your goals, your passions in life. It is knowing exactly who you are, and being totally confident about it. If you have self-confidence issues, sit down and reflect on who you are for a moment. Ask yourself what is most important to you right now, and go about achieving that. Have confidence in what you want, and why you want it. Perhaps most importantly, don't act like someone you're not. Swagger isn't about being impenetrable, or having all the answers - it's about accurately assessing what you are capable of, and pushing your limits to improve yourself.

Here are some examples of unique swag: Andre 3000, George Clooney, Kobe Bryant