In an age where practically every item you wear can be snapped, filmed, or posted online, wearing the same thing twice can feel like it needs justification. What was once a boring reality of everyday life has slowly turned into an unwelcome burden, mostly among youth who have felt the compulsion to change their appearance every time they leave the house. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Divya G, a psychologist at Aster Whitefield Hospitals, Bangalore, shared the psychological take on this.
Bear in mind that clothes are not an indicator of who we are, and the style in which we wear them does not indicate our confidence levels or achievements. We are supposed to use our clothes as a form of expression; however, it is who we are and not the clothes we put on that gives us value. “This is another reason I love this challenge; it’s a lesson in mindful consumption. An outfit you love, change a bit or even just wear again, can be your confident style statement. In the end, there’s no need to justify wearing an outfit twice. We don’t need to abandon our love for fashion , but we can take it away from the shame and competitiveness of dressing for others. And when we’re at ease with wearing an outfit twice, we’re already a step ahead.
You don’t have to purchase a fresh new ensemble for any event to prove you’re successful, empowered, or stylish,” said Divya.
