We’re looking to our closets for joy, self-expression, and control.
In This Article
To say that the pandemic has changed our lives would be a severe understatement.
Almost every aspect of our existence has been affected, including our fashion choices.
What Is Dopamine Dressing
Dopamine dressing is dressing to boost your mood.
Meet the Experts
Dr. Dawnn Karenis a fashion psychologist and a psychologist professor at the Fashion Insitute of Technology.
She is author of the book Dress Your Best Life.
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Dopamine can be released by doing other things.
She then renamed mood enhancement dress to dopamine dressing, and the term quickly took off.
We are no longer dressing for occasion but to achieve a desired mood.
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Dopamine dressing is all about wearing what makes you feel good.
For all of us, confidence comes when we feel our best."
“Its extremely relevant to my personal style and style philosophy, says Higham when talking about the trend.
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Fashion should be fun and joyous, and I think you should love what youre wearing.
How do you know when to start?
After talking to our three experts, here are some tips on trying dopamine dressing.
Lets find joy wherever we can, encourages Higham, even if thats in wearing a fun outfit.”
