STYLE TRENDS | DOPAMINE DRESSING
Can Fashion Boost Your Mood?
If you’re online, chances are you’ve come across the phrase “dopamine dressing”. A quick search of its hashtag on Instagram displays a catalogue of colourful outfits, bold jackets, bright colour-blocking and pattern mix-matching. Dopamine, known as the “feel-good” chemical, is a neurotransmitter in the brain responsible for motivation and pleasure. But how does this relate to fashion?
Introducing “dopamine dressing”, the social media trend that suggests that your outfit can really influence your mood, read: wearing a bold and colourful look to brighten up a gloomy day. While there isn't a scientific study that looks at the correlation between dopamine and colourful clothes, we know fashion can have significant impact in our mood. For example, you may have felt a confidence boost when putting on your favourite pair of jeans (the ones that cinch and stretch in all the right places), or noticed that you're more likely to exercise after slipping into a cute gym outfit.
The truth is, fashion can be an outlet to express the way we feel, and in turn influence our mood. And while we're all for colourful outfits, dopamine dressing is not just for the colour-loving maximalists. We asked our followers over Instagram what dopamine dressing meant to them and the answers varied. Scroll down to see the most recurring responses.
What does dopamine dressing mean to you?
After asking our followers on Instagram to define dopamine dressing, an overwhelming amount of responses related this trend to a feeling, rather than an item of clothing. And we totally agree! After all, who doesn't love putting on an outfit that makes you feel like you're on top of the world? Whether you're in need of a confidence-boost for an upcoming presentation at work or simply looking to brighten up the gloomy days, engaging in some dopamine dressing might just be what you need.
Celebrating comfort.
Gone are the days of "beauty is pain". Comfort and fashion do go hand-in-hand, and this year we're celebrating outfits that not only look good, but also feel good. From elasticated waistbands to oversized knits, you can tap into the dopamine dressing trend by opting for pieces that feel comfortable and cool.
Finding your own style.
Ultimately, dopamine dressing is all about finding your own personal style. Whether you’re a maximalist at heart, just adding a pop colour to your typically-grey winter wardrobe, or simply finding inner peace through minimalist neutral outfits, taking part in this trend starts with finding what makes you feel good. So tap into your inner fashionista and start making your own rules.
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