Experts say there’s a link between what we wear and how we feel.

Using color and clothing choices to boost your mood is nothing new. It’s called ‘Dopamine Dressing’. Also known as ‘Enclothed Cognition’ and ‘Joyful Dressing’.

It’s simply a shift towards clothing that’s bright, colorful, and downright fun!

While I’m not promising that dopamine dressing can cure depression or anxiety, dressing in clothes that are colorful and reflect your unique personality, can certainly give you a much-needed emotional boost and it’s a great place to start!

So, if you want to feel good, don’t ignore the power of your outfit. The connection between brightly colored clothing and happiness is REAL. Color psychology is a tool to generate joy. It’s not superficial or frivolous, it’s a strategy to boost your mental state – and it’s what transformed my life…

If you saw me ten years ago,

I’m wearing the same three outfits on repeat. Seventy pounds overweight; nothing fits. I don’t like the way I look; I’m hiding in my house & unhappy with my husband.

The crazy thing: I’m managing a ladies fashion boutique crammed full of colorful clothes & sparkly accessories, and I’m “Beige Betty” over here – feeling ugly, insecure + invisible.

So, I run away from home for five days, at 50 years old...

Little did I know, the dark season of being ‘incredibly unhappy’ would soon be over for me thanks to DOPAMINE DRESSING.

• Lost 50 pounds
• Gained confidence
• Built a business doing what I love (beauty & creativity)
• Restored my marriage
• Boosted my mental state

Again, I’m not promising that dopamine dressing can cure depression or anxiety, fix your marriage or help you lose weight, but dressing in clothes that make you ‘feel’ happy can certainly give you a much-needed emotional boost and here’s how to start!

Three Things You Need to Know About Dopamine Dressing

There is a slight art to following this movement, so I wanted to share three things you need to know when playing around with dopamine dressing.

#1. Use Color Theory/A Color Wheel

Use Color Theory/A Color Wheel to help decide what color combinations you want to try together. How colors mix, match or contrast with each other will determine how well your look comes together.

#2. Ease Into it With Accessories

Start small with accessories without buying a whole new wardrobe. A boldly-colored handbag, shoes, jewelry, lipstick or even nail polish (I love press-on nails because they can instantly lift your whole mood)!

#3. It’s About Individuality

Personal joy and individuality rather than following strict fashion rules. Find pieces that resonate with your unique personality. Graphic Tees & TuTus, Blazers & Bellbottoms, Dresses & Doc Martens…

And here’s something I’ve learned after losing 50 pounds, rebuilding my confidence, restoring my marriage, and building a beauty brand from the ground up:

Dopamine dressing doesn’t stop at your closet.

• Sometimes it’s a fuchsia dress.
• Sometimes it’s a bold coral top.
• And sometimes, it’s a swipe of lipstick that makes you feel a little happier!

BONUS: Dopamine for Your Lips

If you’ve made it this far, you already know I believe in color therapy.

But here’s the fun part most women overlook…

LIPSTICK IS THE FASTEST DOPAMINE HIT IN YOUR ENTIRE CLOSET.

You can change your mood in under 30 seconds.

No zipper required. No dressing room mirror trauma.

That’s one of the reasons I created Lipstick Boss Beauty-specialty lipsticks curated to help you choose by your best colors (Color Code) or favorite formulas. Whether you’re easing in with a soft nude or going full glam with a bold red, it’s freedom-based beauty with expert guidance.

Because sometimes the outfit starts with the lips!

Don’t know your Color Code? No worries! Learn more about it here.

Thank you for visiting my blog where I love blending Beauty & Creativity for Self-Care and Mental Health. Before you go, if you haven’t already, grab a free resource below and make it a beautiful day!

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