Dopamine dressing is a form of expression based on a combination of really dope outfits and some cool colours. This new fashion trend is the perfect way to lift your mood post pandemic. As we all know, art imitates life, and when you dress in bright, uplifting colours, does it not suddenly feel as if you can take on the world with just ONE outfit?
Oxford dictionary also describes it as the following: Dopamine communicates with brain cells and encourages them to act in a pleasurable, excitable, euphoric way. What you wear boosts your mood. Brighten your look with a bold yellow dress or lavender pants. Acid colours might seem trippy but they might just be what you need
Dressing up has become exciting again and since we’ve been through the most these past few years, we’ve become more intentional in our wardrobe choices. Most of us are back in the office which means we are no longer only well dressed from the top, with our bottoms still in PJ’s for our zoom meetings.
Not sure what to wear and need a possible wardrobe update? One of the biggest trends of the season is definitely ‘dopamine dressing’.
Here are a few tips on how to add some colour to your life with to your mode with some outfit inspo. It’s simple, add some colour to your life and everything will be A-okay.
Provided below a few ideas on how you could style some cool colours and add a little tenderness to your day.
Serotonin vibes
Ease into it. start out with something simple, adding some smiley’s to the fit always makes for an instant cool kid vibe. A Jumper and Button Up Cardigan with some sayings or fun graphics for a day out or an easy day at the office, while still allowing you to bring your cool kid game.
Straight chillin’
Colour blocking is the new peanut butter and jam, it just gels together perfectly. Start the fit off with something blue, similar to an Oversized Longline Heart Print or a Chunky Raglan Sleeve Jersey paired with a really funky coloured bottom, such as Pink Lounge Pants or some cute pink Sweat Shorts for when the sun comes out to play.
Vibrant aesthetics for a night out .
As long as it makes sense to you and makes you feel great, nothing else matters. Make a fashion statement in a Fuchsia Silk dress or stain skirt which could be worn both up and down, and match it with colored Sandals.