Your mood can dictate not only how you feel but also what you wear. There’s a holiday event and you don’t feel like wearing a basic dress. I got you! Here are some looks to match your mood. Bonus – they’re on a budget too.
Here’s the thing- the holidays are WAY MORE emotionally charged than other seasons. So, I rounded up three looks for three MOODS – or SCHMOODS (we got extra intense moods around this time of the year) that you may be in: Whimsical & Optimistic, Cozy & Calm, and Dressy & Confident
This post was originally published in December 2019 and updated in November 2020
"Fact: Your emotional state is playing a huge role in your outfit today. Whether you woke up feeling ready for everything or the exact opposite, the clothes you picked out were a direct reflection of your mood, even if you weren't consciously aware of it as you rooted around in your closet."
Mood One
You’re headed to an event that’s a bit more formal. You may not know everyone there. This is a chance to turn things up a bit, make a damn statement! Also, you’re up to the challenge to do that and feeling confident. Let’s go beyond an LBD (Little Black Dress). However, you still want to be comfortable while feeling put together. Game plan: a sweater, a satin skirt, silver heels, and a plaid coat. These heels are another thrifted find!
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Mood Two
Next, you’re heading to a family party or a gift exchange at a coffee shop with friends. These are your girls! So, you want to look put together but don’t want to overdue it. Also, you need to be able to move and lounge around on the couch with friends. Game plan: a pair of jeggings, a sweater, a colorful scarf, and a pair of metallic heels.
Lo que he notado, basado en más de 20 años trabajando como psicóloga escolar, es que uno tiene que dar se cuenta de su estado de ánimo. Bueno, otra manera de decirlo es que debes estar presente emocionalmente para pasar la epoca de las navidades de manera efectiva y saludable. Cuando uno ignora un estado de ánimo bajo o no maximiza un estado de ánimo positivo, uno no es se está preparando para tener su mejor momento. Además, incluso si ignoras tu estado de ánimo, otros lo percibirán de todos modos.
Mood Three
Finally, you’re headed to an event that’s a bit more formal (or you just want to dress up at home). You may not know everyone there. This is a chance to turn things up a bit, make a damn statement! Also, you’re up to the challenge to do that and feeling confident. Let’s go beyond an LBD (Little Black Dress). However, you still want to be comfortable while feeling put together. Game plan: a sweater, a satin skirt, silver heels, and a plaid coat. These heels are another thrifted find!
The Intersection Between Style & Psychology
Most of you know that I’m a School Psychologist (I love it!) with a focus on mental health. What I’ve noticed, from over 20 years in the field of psychology, is that being aware of your mood is key. In other words, you got to be present in order to get through the day effectively. Likewise, when you ignore a low mood or don’t maximize a positive mood, you are setting yourself up to not be at your best. Also, it is ok to be in a low mood. Plus, even if you ignore your mood, others will pick up on it anyway.
The key with all of these looks is that you are just mixing separates together in different ways. I talked about layering for Curves in this post. Moreover, these could be items you already own. It could be that you just need to buy a couple of items to complete your look. Also, I like this idea since it also helps me stay on a budget. In the past I would splurge on a dress I will only wear a couple times a year. Now, I might splurge (a little – still on a budget!) on a couple fun key pieces that can be worn in different ways.
Lastly, check out those thrift stores! Two of these outfits get their sparkle from a thrifted piece. The tulle skirt and silver strappy heels are both thrifted. Check out my posts on thrifting here and here.
