Clothes Cognition in Plus size Fashion.

Hey There !

Have you ever realized that different clothes have a different effect on our mood, presentation, attitude etc? Well, I have realized this recently and kept me pondering, why I always say TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday!) and has no mood to work on Friday even I am running on a strict deadline. A few months back, I was just looking around my workspace and observed that most of us share likewise feelings. But it raises curiosity in me and then I realized it’s not because of the weekend but it has also to do with the way we dressed on Fridays i.e. ‘Smart Casuals’.. This ‘Smart Casual’ is the culprit to blame for. It not only leads to casual attitude from outside (the way we dress) but also has the strong casual reflection on our mind. This is exactly is what I call as Clothes Cognition. 

There have been many types of research happening w.r.t. Clothes Cognition. Did we ever think of why we like to wear certain clothes repeatedly which gives us feel-good experience? The answer to this is simple because if we feel and look good we tend to express ourselves more positively which attracts positive vibes from surrounding and hence our acceptability in this society.

Sometimes, we Plus sizes are the most vulnerable clan in this society. There is a constant check by us w.r.t. acceptability in this social environment. Hence clothes that we choose or wear reflects our state of mind – Clothes Cognition. We Venusian attach emotions to our clothes and we wear clothes which give us a sense of acceptance, body positivity and make us feel powerful yet beautiful. Hence Clothes Cognition plays a vital role in Plus size fashion. We tend to choose the style and color which defines our curves but at the same time hide our inner vulnerability.

There are instances in each one of our life where we had dressed for the occasion but happiness is not reflected in our eyes & mood. This happens many times with me hence, I always make a point that I do not dress to impress others but to impress myself. The fit, style, color and fabric which I can carry with pride is most important than anything else. I strongly believe that ‘We should wear our attitude with a smile’. One should not get carried away with the latest fashion trends but wear attitude (Clothes) which are comfortable to carry with ease and yet look stylish.

Here are some tips on Clothes Cognition, which I follow to wear that attitude in my daily life:

1. I prefer to wear pastel colors at work if I have to usher an important meeting/presentation. This gives me calm and compose look to combat my inner demons.
2. If with friends, I would prefer to wear bright colors like Orange, Lemon Yellow etc. which gives the warmth and energy and reflects the same to others.
3. If partying, I would go for the tone in red or black which I normally refer to as ‘Small Sin’. I prefer wearing Small Sin in form of dress-up to knee length with or without shrug depends on the styling.
4. Good fitted Denim and flowy tops must be in any plus size wardrobe which will always be handy during casual meetings/ chit-chat with friends/shopping.
5. While on travel I would prefer to wear light colors Linen flowy pants which can be paired with any bright/Pastel colors tops of your choice in shades of Lemon Yellow, Green, Orange, Blue, Pink etc. I would also prefer to carry a few Midi dress/Cotton jumpsuits above the ankle which I normally pair with shrugs and jackets. This can camouflage our curves and trust me there will never be the sign of disappointment or mood swings.

These are few of my Style Quotient which keeps my Clothes Cognition in check and helps me reflect happiness and positivity in surroundings. Always keep in mind, ‘We dress for Success and not to Loose’

Do give me a shout what is your Style Quotient in comment box.