COLOR can greatly affect one's mindset and even set the tone for the rest of the day.
TikTok is coming alive with a new trend that feeds off color and aims to improve users' moods.
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What is dopamine dressing on TikTok?
Dopamine dressing is TikTok's latest trend and it's claiming the fashion world by storm.
Created by psychologist Dr Dawnn Karen, dopamine dressing is an effort to add joy to people's wardrobes - and lives - by simply spicing up their outlets with vibrant colors and over-the-top patterns.
Dr Karen's easy trend is set to be the key to unlocking happiness through clothing.
In an interview with the TODAY show, Dr Karen said: “Typically, we’re dressing for external factors — the weather, other people, special events.
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"During the pandemic, there was a shift that occurred. Since no one was around to tell you what to wear, you gave yourself permission to find styles that make you happy.
“This isn’t medicine by any means, but I’ve seen people who are normally very shy put on a colorful outfit and become fierce, fabulous and free.”
In fact, a person’s “whole mood shifts when they wear clothes that represent who they really are,” Dr Karen added.
Dr Karen has over 7k followers on Instagram, where she is often seen sporting colorful pops of color through her wardrobe.
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How does color affect one's mood?
While Dr Karen is on the right track, color can affect more than just one's mood.
According to WebMD, color can "change your mood and your behavior, maybe even your diet and who you find attractive.
"Before you redecorate, get dressed, or serve your next meal, it might be good to keep that in mind."
The color green, for instance, has a myriad of powers when it comes to the mind and body.
When the color green is present, it can support the retention of positive memories and even promote the flow of creativity.
The color red, on the other hand, often promotes negative memories and emotions and can even signify danger to the brain.
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How are users implementing the trend?
Users are taking to TikTok to share their own colorful take on current styles.
Thalia Castro-Vega, known as @polycrom3, often shows off her fun-filled wardrobe to curious followers on TikTok.
In one video, which garnered nearly 11k likes, she flaunts a pair of funky lilac bell bottoms with reflective circles at the hems, which she paired with a puffy-sleeved blouse and a sparkling lavender bag.
Another content creator that goes by the name, @killer_closet_, posted a video using the hashtag #dopaminedressing and captioned it "Dressing like my inner child."
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In the TikTok, she showed off her bright green, long dress which she matched with green-colored socks and black chunky sandals.
To add more color and contrast, she paired the outfit with a bright pink, zebra-patterned tote bag.
