Dopamine dressing
Dopamine dressing, in short, is the idea of wearing clothes that bring us joy. A specific example of dopamine dressing is adding bright colors to our outfits, as studies show that color influences our mood and how we see/perceive others.
While not new, the trend resurfaced during the pandemic, when happiness levels were at their lowest, and many of us turned to our clothes for a sense of normalcy and, yes, joy.
I’ve never shied away from wearing color; that is easily proven by what you see on this site and on my Instagram page. The truth is, I get bored and even depressed by gray, black, and beige. In fact, until last year, black was missing from my closet in Florida, while grey is still MIA. I have since welcomed several beige/cream pieces in my outfits, though I tend to pair them with colorful accessories when I wear them.
The fact of the matter is that wearing colorful clothes does bring me joy. Whether it’s a bright print or a solid color (most likely, some shade of blue), my mood brightens along with my clothes.
With that said, I thought of sharing pieces in happy hues, hoping to brighten yours, too — check them out below!
About the dress I’m wearing: I bought this dress several months ago (during the cold season), and it’s been patiently waiting for its time to shine. The fabric is a cotton voile, so it’s light and airy for warm days. And it flows beautifully!
This dress is no longer available in this color, but in two tie-dye options in limited sizes. It runs true to size, and it has pockets. Important to note that the top of this dress is a wrap-style, while the skirt is regular. I particularly love the extra-long ties!
As far as the rest of my outfit, my sunglasses are linked here (they’re my favorite and I have them in three colors). My shoes and bag were local finds, but I found a similar bag here (it also comes in a light beige), and a similar scarf here.
Shop happy-hued pieces below (or here). Note: While I love all these dresses I linked, I will emphasize this one, as I have it in blue, and it’s a really good one — the yellow stripes are the epitome of dopamine dressing!
