Dopamine dressing is a pretty simple concept. The idea is that a pop of colour in our clothing can alter how we think and act – for the better. Post-pandemic, dopamine dressing has been having a huge moment – in a world of minimalist style, colour-blocked outfits are going against the grain and making some noise.
The psychological connection between bright colours and our happiness is nothing new, but now we have a handy alliterative term to describe exactly what it means to dress to boost your mood.
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Hello! Fashion shares how to nail the Dopamine Dressing trend:
Start small
© Photo: Getty ImagesNot everyone is naturally comfortable sporting bright colours, and so if you're intrigued by dopamine dressing but aren't sure where to start, there's no need to jump straight into the deep end. The beauty of the trend is that it's all about feeling confident – why not make your dopamine dressing debut via a vibrant piece of outerwear that you can take on and off depending on the nature of your day.
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Perfect harmony
© Photo: Getty ImagesIf you've sought out the perfect bold piece, sometimes it can be tricky to know where to go from there. Our advice is to let harmonious colours guide you – for instance if you've picked out a bright yellow cardigan, opt for green or orange as these are the two colours that sit next to yellow on the colour wheel.
Monochrome moment
© Photo: Getty ImagesContrary to popular belief, 'monochrome' doesn't actually mean black and white, the term simply refers to a single hue. So while black and white both come under the umbrella of greyscale, a head-to-toe blue moment is equally permissible.
Wise to accessorise
© Photo: Getty ImagesThis outfit has to be one of our all-time favourite examples of dopamine dressing. Pink and yellow are a match made in heaven and we love the print clash of a stripe and a floral.
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