Nothing lifts your mood like dressing in bright colours and bold prints. It’s not all about looking good, but it’s about feeling good and I’ve been embracing Dopamine Dressing to bring more joy into my wardrobe!
I picked out an outfit which I thought would be mood lifting. I actually wore this outfit whilst in London a couple of weeks ago. The weather was absolutely atrocious and it was pouring down with rain. I’ve got to say wearing this bright and colourful outfit DID make me feel so much better!
I also wore the same outfit whilst on holiday in the Caribbean. I won’t lie, I didn’t really need my mood lifting whilst I was in all-inclusive luxury but the bright colours made me feel so joyful and happy about what I was wearing. I felt good.
You can’t really go wrong with the colour red. It’s bold and makes a statement and you can always pair it with a red lip. This gorgeous dress is from the brand Nobody’s Child and it’s such a versatile item which can be dressed up or down. I paired the dress with a faux suede leopard print jacket from the brand Only at Very. I’m sure we all know how much I love a bit of leopard print and a bold coat or jacket can really uplift an outfit. I think this is going to be my jacket for this Summer. It’s lightweight but can really enhance a look. Polka Dots, Stripes, Animal print are all patterns which can make a bold uplifting statement with your outfit. I think leopard print goes really well with the colour red too.
I’m slightly obsessed with the heels I wore on holiday which were from Schuh which is another brand available on Very. They matched the Nobody’s Child dress perfectly and with the 3D flowers, they added a little something. For dressing down the look, I added a pair of colourful adidas spezials which I practically live in. You can embrace Dopamine Dressing even with bright footwear too! Accessories can really make an outfit pop.
Finally, I need to mention my favourite piece of the outfit which is the waterfall pearl bag from River Island. Whilst it’s not bold in colour, it certainly makes a statement with how pretty it is. I am obsessed with this piece. It can be worn on holiday, for a special occasion such as attending a wedding or the races. It’s not the most practical bag but I’m still obsessed. On a side note, I love that River Island is available on Very as they have so many lovely items this Summer.
I’m going to be posting a few more mood lifting outfits across my social media so stay tuned. As mentioned, I’ve also been on holiday in the Caribbean so there is A LOT of summer content coming your way!
Do you think that dressing in bright colours and bold prints can improve your mood? Do you dress to feel more joy?