“In a world full of far more important matters to think about, why on earth,” they ask, “should what we wear occupy a moment’s thought?” But as Alison Lurie argues in The Language of Clothes, clothing is about so much more than getting dressed: “Occasionally people tell us that fashion is unnecessary that in the ideal world of the future we will all wear some sort of identical jumpsuit-washable, waterproof, stretchable, temperature-controlled, timeless, ageless and sexless. Of course, there are people who tell us that fashion is a waste of time and that clothes are superficial. But for those who love getting dressed up, like yours truly, this is an excellent excuse to wear a pretty dress. For those who are allergic to the idea of wearing a tie or putting on formal attire, I doubt the effect would hold. The right outfit can help you feel strong when you need it the most-it can serve as both armor and inspiration. When you look your best, it’s easier to see the big picture and not take criticism too personally. This can be especially helpful when things aren’t going your way. Related research highlights how getting dressed up promotes abstract thinking and provides perspective. It’s believed that the symbolic meaning of the white coat and the physical experience of wearing it account for the difference in the volunteers’ ability to focus. What we wear can improve our focusįor example, in one study, volunteers who were asked to wear a doctor’s lab coat demonstrated greater concentration than those who did not sport a lab coat. But what we wear has meaning beyond what the outside world sees and perceives it also affects the way we perceive ourselves. People make snap judgments about us based on our appearance, especially when it comes to what we are wearing. Clothes certainly impact how other people see us. The right outfit can enhance creativity, focus and negotiation skills. Studies show that clothing can influence your posture, body language, motivation and even mood. Compare that to how empowered you feel in a power suit or in a great dress. Consider how vulnerable you feel in a hospital gown.
They affect the way see ourselvesĬhildren are not the only ones affected by clothes. As it turns out, clothes have just as much of an impact on adults. When I was wearing those shoes, I felt powerful and my older sister felt just a little less intimidating. I especially loved stomping around in my mother’s high heels, and it wasn’t just because of the extra height-they gave me attitude. Green scrubs and a plastic stethoscope turned me into a surgeon.
A red, white and blue leotard transformed me into Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton. A red napkin magically became a superhero’s cape, and I became Wonder Woman. When I was a little girl, I loved playing dress-up.
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