A guide to dopamine dressing

Most of us have, at one time or another, stood in front of our wardrobe and wondered what to wear. Nothing seemed just right for that moment or occasion. The good news is, we don’t ever have to go through that again, and that’s where dopamine dressing comes in. 

Dopamine dressing is all about wearing clothes that boost your dopamine, often called the ’happy hormone’. It’s about owning your style and wearing what makes you happy. If you have a wardrobe that boasts stylish, versatile pieces that fit well and make you feel confident and beautiful, you won’t have to ponder over what to wear. Anything you choose will be right for you, and give you a dopamine hit! 

Here’s a guide to dopamine dressing and tips to get you started with such a wardrobe.

1. Know your style

Trends are passé, but your core style personality is not. This is usually a culmination of your personal taste, personality, lifestyle, and the attitude you want to reflect through your attire. In fact, you feel most like yourself when wearing something that reflects your style personality. No doubt, dopamine dressing begins with knowing what makes you feel like your fabulous self, and wearing what brings you joy. 

You can read our article to find out what your style personality is. 

2. Experiment with colours

Colours have a significant impact on your mood, emotions and behaviours. While emotions are subjective and you may associate colours differently from someone else, bright colours generally bring good cheer and dark colours command power. Try experimenting with different colours in your clothing and see which ones bring you joy. If you’re familiar with how colours affect emotions, you could also intentionally pick the colours to evoke the mood you wish to create. For example, you might pick pale greens or blues for a calming day. Or wear a bright yellow when you’re feeling elated. 

3. Consider comfort 

Physical comfort directly affects your mood. Well-fitting clothes created in light, breathable fabrics make a big difference to the way you feel through the day. The best thing about fashion is that you don’t have to choose between comfort and style. You can have them both! Invest in a few wardrobe essentials and build around this for mixing and matching pieces to create your own unique style. Think about what activities you will be performing throughout the day and find an ensemble that will allow you movement while keeping you looking chic!

4. Experiment with textures

Fabrics come in various textures and you can pick the ones that make you feel comfortable and happy. Perhaps you like a soft, cotton T-shirt, or a silk top that caresses your skin. Maybe even a cashmere sweater that keeps you feeling warm and cosy. Try wearing pieces cut from different fabrics and notice how each one makes you feel. 

5. Try different prints 

How do different prints affect you? Do you like bold patterns or are you more comfortable with delicate prints? Do you like florals, stripes, polka dots, animal prints or geometric patterns? As you experiment with these various motifs, you’ll have a better idea about what looks good on you, and by extension, makes you feel good, too!

6. Accessorise 

Accessories can add immense flair to your ensemble and impact your mood significantly. They can give you a boost of confidence, help you express your personality, add colour or playfulness to your outfit and even create a sense of comfort. For instance, you may have a favourite scarf that gives you a sense of familiarity, or a necklace that reflects your style. You may even feel chic and confident when you put on your favourite earrings! Wear an accessory you love and you will no doubt feel good!

7. Experiment with makeup

If you are someone who likes makeup, then you could experiment with new colours in your eyeshadow or lipstick. Makeup is meant to complement you, so go with what makes you look and feel great!

8. Dress for the occasion

Certain occasions dictate your outfit, but you can choose your look and style. You can choose to blend in or stand out with the way you shape your ensemble. No matter the dress code, you will always have the choice to pick an outfit and accessories that you feel comfortable in, beautiful in, and most of all, feel like ‘you’ in. 

9. Give thought to your outfit at home

Dopamine dressing isn’t limited to just out-of-the-house clothing. Even when you’re home, you can have pieces that make you feel warm and cosy. You might pick sweatpants for the day and a pale pink pyjama shirt with pants for the night. Whatever you choose, don’t miss out on the joy that well-tailored, comfortable clothes can bring you, even at home.

10. Keep a fashion journal

It may be a good idea to make note of the clothes you wear and your observations around them. Write down the way you felt at the end of the day, the fabric, the fit, and how you paired them. This can give you a good idea of what you like to wear and what makes you happy. You can then update or create a wardrobe that’s suited to dopamine dressing.

It’s a simple fact – wearing what makes you happy never goes out of style. And since there are no rules to dopamine dressing, you can choose to wear what brings you joy, with confidence! 

At JULIETTE C, our effortlessly chic collection of stylish yet comfortable wardrobe classics for women is elegant, conscious, flattering, and very pleasant to wear. We strive to offer our customers the best value for their money and dress them in styles that they feel confident and beautiful in.

If you would like to know more about dopamine dressing and how to dress to make you happy, do get in touch with us. 

You can also visit our website to discover our timeless French fashion for women.