Getting stuck in a style rut can lower your mood. A study by Prof. Karen Pine at the University of Hertfordshire showed that people who wore the same 10% or less of their clothes were more likely tosuffer from low mood than those who wore at least half their wardrobe on a regular basis.
Prof. Pine explains: 'We often keep the clothes we feel best in for special occasions only. But what you wear affects your emotional state. Our study found that women felt generally more upbeat whenthey wore a flattering dress than whenthey dressed in jeans and a baggy top.' The perfect excuse to give your jeans a rest and give your best dress more outings.
Good Housekeeping, October 2013
