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Meaning of dopamine dressing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The act of wearing clothing or accessories that elicit positive emotions and boost the wearer's mood.

uncountable

Examples

“When people think of wearapy, dopamine-dressing is often the first thing that comes to mind because it provides psychological grounding to the ‘look good, feel good’ concept.”
“And the phrase ‘dopamine dressing’ has become a popular fashion phrase to describe clothes that make us feel happy. The dopamine part comes from the idea that wearing something happy gives you a rush, which is linked to the chemical dopamine released in the brain.”
“Psychologist and coach Elizabeth Lombardo explains that “dopamine dressing” is not about specific colors or styles making us happier; rather, it’s about optimizing the associations we personally make with the clothing we wear.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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