Dopamine Dressing–Why Colors Matter 

Dress For Your Mood 

If the Big Minimalist mafia has been making you feel down lately, don’t worry because Dopamine Dressing has got your back. What is dopamine dressing? It’s all about adding fun and personality to your wardrobe. It’s not a new concept, but it has been gaining renewed attention. 

With climate doomism and unstable politics of the world, one can feel like they can’t be happy. Good news, we have one thing in our control: the way we dress. Karen Pine, a renowned researcher in developmental psychology, believes, ‘Texture and style can boost mood as well as what we wear affects how we feel.’

Ditch the Gray and Black; add fun colors to your wardrobe that complement your vibrant personality!

Who’s kicking it with Dopamine Dressing? 

Taking the time to learn color theory just to dress well sounds tedious, doesn’t it? So, if you want some inspo, here are a few fashionistas that are carrying the trend:

How to hop on the trend 

From hip streetwear to Insta-worthy monochromes, the brighter, the better.

• Check in with “How am I feeling?”: The crux of dopamine dressing is to get that ‘feel-good’ hormone running in your veins. So, take a moment to think about which color, texture, or pattern speaks to you for the day and rock it.
• Go with what you have: You don’t have to break your bank to dress for your mood. Dig up whatever you feel beautiful in and slay for the day!
• Wear a color you like: Instead of the basic black, try bright, dramatic colors that feel fresh. If you don’t want to wear pink, then go for green. Bonus Tip: Zudio products offer quality with affordability. Search on any app and get a wide range of favorites all within 1K only!
• Take Inspiration: We have Pinterest for free! Curate your own fashion mood board. Fashion videos like Get Ready with Me or OOTD trends can give you insight on what colors, patterns, and styles you gravitate towards.     

• Accessories for the win: If you are a grey-black devotee like me and find it difficult to go all out, accessories are your friend. Bright hair clips, laces, feathers, earrings, a chunky necklace, or a pair of shoes. 

Why it Matters

Dopamine dressing trends have changed our perception of style and fashion. While a huge part of it is based on color theory, it is also about the freedom to express yourself with the way you look. Drag queens have been doing it since forever; it’s time we rethink our relationship with clothing as well.

 A common misconception about dopamine dressing is that bright colors should be involved. We’re here to tell you that it’s also about your comfort. You might have noticed that wearing a soft fabric or a dress that hugs you perfectly uplifts your mood instantly; that’s dopamine dressing. 

WHAT CTRL+Z SUGGESTS

The most important thing about dopamine dressing is your opinion matters the most. It’s not about how you want to look for others or copying how Miss Rebecca’s style. It’s about how you feel when you dress for yourself. Go out of your comfort zone. Try new styles, mix and match patterns, seek colors that make you feel happy, and upcycle clothes that never felt like ‘you.’ It’s your game, and you are always winning!