According to the Enclothed cognition theory, the physical experience and symbolic meaning of wearing clothes effect the psychological processes in that person such as social interactions, self-esteem, cognitive performance and mood.
Fashion undoubtedly boosts our self esteem and confidence by allowing us to project the best version of ourselves for others to see. As humans we all like to be appreciated and praised. So we seek help from fashionable trendy things to gain admiration. Even if we have deep inner faith in ourselseves and our core believes are strong, yet we all have experienced feeling good about ourselves as soon as we wear a beautiful outfit or somethig that attracts compliments.
Outfits have the power to lift our moods. There is a phenomenon called “Dopamine dressing”. It recently got popular especially after the covid-19 pandemic, It means the same i.e, dressing in a way that brings you joy and boosts your mood.
So if you wonder if the color you wear affects your mood? Research says yes; color can affect behavior, mood and stress levels. It’s actually all about personal preference, however mostly bright colors are belived to be the basis of the dopamine dressing trend. Many others rightly believe that one thing that does the trick well, is putting on anything that makes you happy!
