They say that clothes do not make a man, but how many times have you seen someone for the first time and judged them by their clothes? Like it or not, our clothes are a crucial part of our life. We do our best every day to match our clothes to the occasion. We have casual wear, fancy dress, sports and formal wear and we would not wear the same outfits to stylish dinner parties and night outs with our friends. However, did you know that the clothes you wear can affect how you feel, change your mood and attitude? We’ve all heard the saying ‘If you look good, you feel good’, but there’s in fact some truth to it. Research has shown that each piece of clothing we wear influences our state of mind and behavioral choices. Here are some ways your clothes can change how you feel.
Feel strong in a suit
What’s the very first thing that comes to your mind when you see someone wearing a suit? You might think that they’re running some kind of business, right? Well, tailor-made jackets and formal office wear blow us away more confident and powerful, and put us in the right state of mind to do business. Even more interesting, by wearing this sort of clothing you can trigger your brain to increase the hormones needed to display dominance. Therefore, if you must negotiate, do not forget to adjust!
Casual clothes make you more sociable
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A good suit will help you be a lion in the office, but it will not help you make new friends. Studies have shown that formal attire makes you less exposed and more tense, so if you are looking to socialize do not wear this sort of attire. On the other hand, casual clothing enhances your creativity and helps you make friends more easily.
Bright colours act as mood boosters
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We all have days when we feel down and cranky. When you wake up feeling down, change your mental state by wearing brightly coloured clothes. This bright hue acts as a pick-me-up and can reverse your wrinkles. So the next time you are in a bad mood, wear something shiny like jewellery Moon Magic or a brightly coloured sweater and you will immediately feel far better.
Sportswear motivates you to exercise
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Do you feel lazy and haven’t any motivation to get up off the sofa and exercise? Well, if you spend all day in your pajamas, that’s no surprise. If you want to be more active, wear active clothes and you’ll likely go to Gym. The psychology behind this is quite easy, when you put on your workout clothes you are continuously reminded that you need to make healthier choices. Therefore, if you want to lose a few pounds, turning into active clothes is the first step towards your goal.
Uniforms help you focus on your tasks
Uniforms are all the time related to certain roles and wearing them can make people pay more attention to their work, thus making fewer mistakes. Uniforms do not just affect adults. In fact, schoolchildren in Kenya performed better when uniformed.
Become an impersonator
Are you attempting to find ways to improve yourself? Would you like to have some of the qualities of the person you admire? If so, check the dress code of individuals you perceive as successful, smart, or powerful, and duplicate them. You will improve your self-image and become more confident in your abilities.
Every piece of clothing you wear can affect your mental state and alter how you feel. Therefore, learn these facts and wear clothes that bring out your best side.
