Bright colours have landed on the fashion scene and its no secret that your mood is likely to have some influence on your outfit. The experts are calling it Dopamine Dressing and we are here to invite you to not be afraid of adding more colour to your wardrobe!
What is Dopamine Dressing?
Dopamine dressing has been classified as the trend of 2022 and is popular for every season. It is the art of dressing to boost your mood. This can be achieved by wearing colours and textures that activates a release of dopamine – the happy, mood boosting hormone.
The effects of the trend can be explained like this: You know those days when you wake up not quite feeling all sunshine and rainbow? But before reaching for those mundane pieces, you grab a dress in your favourite colour. Suddenly, a little spike of dopamine starts to twinkle, and you’re feeling better already.
Dopamine dressing is all about what makes you feel good based on the colours, textures and pieces that purposefully uplift your mood.
We know adding colour and texture might be daunting . The trend can make you feel overwhelmed but you can start by trying a few of these tips and tricks.
Incorporate items that are bright and eye catching in colour
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Play around with colour blocking from wardrobe and accessories
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Try bold prints
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Tantalising Textures
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Dopamine dressing is about expressing yourself and embracing your personal style. Don’t dress for an occasion, rather dress to create your desired mood.
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