After several seasons dominated by beige, grey, and camel, fashion is making a comeback. In 2026, "dopamine dressing" returns to the forefront with a simple idea: choosing clothes to make you feel good, rather than to blend into the background.<\/p>\n
The term "dopamine dressing" was popularized by Dawnn Karen<\/a> , an American psychologist specializing in fashion and a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. In her book published in 2020, she explores the links between our clothing choices and our state of mind. The idea has become particularly appealing after the lockdowns. While wardrobes had long prioritized comfort and neutral colors, vibrant hues have gradually reclaimed their place in collections. It reflects a desire for lightness, self-expression, and a positive mood to wear.<\/p>\n Be careful not to oversimplify: despite its evocative name, "dopamine dressing" is not based on evidence that colorful clothing mechanically triggers a dopamine release. The most plausible explanation lies in the field of "embodied cognition." This approach studies how what we wear can influence our thoughts, behavior, and self-perception.<\/p>\n In short, an outfit can contribute to putting you in a certain state of mind, but it's not just about color. It's also about what the piece evokes for you, how you wear it, and the feeling it gives you.<\/p>\n The return of "dopamine dressing" accompanies a broader movement: that of a fashion that dares more. After years of discreet minimalism, silhouettes are adorned with bold and assertive colors.<\/p>\n Orange coats, lavender knits, lemon-yellow accessories: vibrant hues are making a comeback in fashion collections and, above all, on the streets. This trend isn't confined to the catwalks. Street style is embracing it with enthusiasm, sometimes even before the trends announced by designers. This newfound sartorial freedom also allows us to break free from the dreaded "I have nothing to wear"<\/em> : your wardrobe becomes a playground, rather than a list of rules to follow.<\/p>\n Good news: you don't need to transform your wardrobe into a rainbow to embrace the trend. Several options allow you to adopt it naturally.<\/p>\n This is perhaps the most interesting aspect of the trend. There's no universal color chart for sartorial happiness. You don't have to wear yellow because it's considered cheerful, nor pink because it evokes sweetness. If you feel particularly good in deep blue, burgundy, or more subdued shades, those colors are perfectly acceptable.<\/p>\n "Dopamine dressing" truly comes into its own when you embrace the trend instead of simply following it. The goal isn't to replace an aesthetic constraint with a new rule, but to put your own feelings at the center.<\/p>\n Dopamine dressing is therefore neither a "miracle cure" nor a "treatment": it's primarily an invitation to look at your clothes differently. A garment can be comfortable, flattering, expressive, or simply make you smile when you put it on. And what if, tomorrow morning, the best outfit was simply the one that makes you feel good? After all, fashion can also be about pleasure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After several seasons dominated by beige, grey, and camel, fashion is making a comeback. 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We explain where a trend comes from, what it says about its time and how to work it into your wardrobe without buying everything new.<\/p>\n Start from your closet, not the store window: identify the element that defines the trend (a cut, a color, a fabric or a detail) and pick the version that works with what you already own.<\/p>\n We treat trends as suggestions, not obligations. No piece of clothing is \u201coff-limits\u201d because you wear a plus size, and a piece is only worth talking about if it comes in a wide size range. We like to understand why a style comes back, and we'd rather give you ways to reinvent what you already own than push you to buy more.<\/p>\n Layering means wearing several visible pieces on top of one another in the same outfit: a shirt under a sweater, a dress over pants, a sweater vest over a shirt. It lets you play with lengths and textures and adapt to changes in temperature. To stay comfortable, alternate thin pieces with thicker ones.<\/p>\n The most common jean cuts are skinny, fitted all the way down; straight; bootcut and flare, which widen below the knee; mom, high-waisted and roomy at the hips; boyfriend, loose and relaxed; and wide-leg, wide from hip to hem. Every one of them can be worn at any size: the rise and the fabric make the difference.<\/p>\n Start with what you already own: many trends are revivals of older pieces. Secondhand lets you test a cut or a color for less, and a single accessory is often enough to update an outfit. Save new purchases for pieces you'll wear often.<\/p>\n Keep exploring: our styling tips<\/a> to adapt each piece to your body shape, the whole Women's fashion<\/a> section and the looks in our Models<\/a> section.<\/p>","parent":150,"count":544,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5821,"category_count":544,"category_description":" The Fashion trends section of The Body Optimist<\/strong> breaks down the pieces, cuts and colors making news on runways and in the street, and shows how to wear them in every size. We explain where a trend comes from, what it says about its time and how to work it into your wardrobe without buying everything new.<\/p>\n Start from your closet, not the store window: identify the element that defines the trend (a cut, a color, a fabric or a detail) and pick the version that works with what you already own.<\/p>\n We treat trends as suggestions, not obligations. 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In 2026, fashion resets the clock.<\/h2>\n
How to adopt dopamine dressing without overdoing it?<\/h2>\n
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The real rule: choose what suits you<\/h2>\n
What you'll find in the Fashion trends section<\/h2>\n
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How do you wear a trend at any size?<\/h2>\n
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Our take on trends<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is layering?<\/h3>\n
What are the main jean cuts?<\/h3>\n
How can you follow trends without buying more and more?<\/h3>\n
What you'll find in the Fashion trends section<\/h2>\n
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How do you wear a trend at any size?<\/h2>\n
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Our take on trends<\/h2>\n
Articles to start with<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is layering?<\/h3>\n
What are the main jean cuts?<\/h3>\n
How can you follow trends without buying more and more?<\/h3>\n