dopamine dressing

American  

[doh-puh-meen dres-ing] / ˈdoʊ pəˌmin ˌdrɛs ɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of elevating one’s mood by wearing clothing, often featuring bright colors or lively patterns, that one enjoys wearing.

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Etymology

Origin of dopamine dressing

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

How do you bring the warm conviviality, dopamine dressing, and mountain-top chalet to you?

From Salon

Sure enough, this fall Argent’s sales have peaked, especially in what the industry calls “dopamine dressing,” or bright colors, and Ms. Christeson has grown her team to 15 employees.

From New York Times

Pinterest's users are largely searchhing for vibrant fashion colors and the social network called this phenomenon "Dopamine Dressing."

From Fox News