Should We Dress Up To Go Nowhere?

Quarantine life has made it exceptionally hard to look cute. Even the fashioniest of fashionistas have traded in their Louis Vuitton's for a glass of wine and sweatpants.

Ana Wintour, the fashion queen herself, was pictured in a tracksuit. But for many, clothes are much more than a protective covering. Dressing up is a creative outlet. An outlet that some of us desperately need and don’t even realize.

Think about it--

When we are going somewhere we spend hours contemplating what we want to wear. We take the time to carefully craft something we look good in and feel good in--it takes effort. In quarantine, we do the exact opposite. We throw something on because we know that we aren’t going anywhere. But could that mentality affect us in other areas?

According to a recent study, clothing was proven to have a significant effect on mental and psychological health. Evidence revealed that your attire can influence your mood and productivity. Dressing up gives a sense of accomplishment, therefore, allows us to work harder and get things done.

So, break the habit of flinging random items on your body. Because although we may be trapped in our homes, there are still things that need to be done. One of those things should be put on a presentable outfit. If you start your morning by slipping on an appealing ensemble you’ll be ready to tackle the day; even if you have to tackle it inside.

Distance yourself from people. Not from your closet.