‘Dopamine Dressing’ is gaining momentum in the fashion world, but what is it, and how can you harness its mood-enhancing power?
The vibrant trend involves creating outfits with the intention of boosting your mood. The concept is simple: if you wear colours that resonate with you, your brain releases dopamine – the ‘happy hormone’, leaving you with a more positive mindset.
To help everyone emulate Dopamine Dressing and dress for their mood, Specsavers has partnered with Stylist and Colour Expert Sian Clarke to launch their latest collection of glasses – Dopamine Brights. From vibrant rainbow shades to deep beautiful hues, these colourful frames aim to boost your confidence and keep your wardrobe fresh this summer.
Speaking on the trend, Sian commented: Colour is a language that we all speak, it releases physiological effects within our bodies that release certain hormones. When picking out your glasses, a red frame can release adrenaline that triggers a response in our nervous system and gives us a boost in confidence. It will catch the attention of others and make you stand out from the crowd.
In comparison, if you opt for a blue frame the hormone oxytocin is released. This instantly relaxes us. The calmer we feel, the better we communicate, the better relationships we build, whether that’s at work or in your personal life.
Wearing colour also helps you to step into your best zone and reflects your personality. If you opt for an orange frame, you show how warm, approachable and friendly you are. It’s the best colour to wear when meeting new people.
You can also use colour to complement your hair, skin and eyes. If you have a warm undertone, opt for warm reds, oranges, yellows and bright green to harmonise with your skin tone. If you have a cool undertone, darker greens, blues, purples and pinks will contrast beautifully.
If you have blue or green eyes, match your eyes to your frames or choose silver to make them pop! If you have hazel or brown eyes, opt for yellow, red or gold frames. Those with dark hair can choose purples and reds for an amazing contrast, whilst those with lighter coloured hair can opt for more subtle colours like orange and metallics to blend in softly.
Looking to experiment with colour? Specsavers’ Dopamine Brights collection provides frames of every colour to help you dress for every mood. The range is available in store and at https://www.specsavers.co.uk/
