How can dressing well help with your stress levels?

There are a lot of things to consider when you lay out your stylish ensemble for an upcoming day — What’s the daily temperature going to be? What’re the seasonal styles? Are there any special events taking place today? Needless to say, when you piece together a smart, elegant outfit, it alleviates the stress of scrambling around the next morning to get ready for the day ahead. That’s why in recognition of Stress Awareness Day (April 16) we wanted to point out how dressing flawless and adhering to a trend-setting standard of fashion can actually help with de-stressing your life.

Looking good makes you feel good

Not only does dressing to the nines get you tons of attention when you’re making your way to the office, but flaunting some men’s spring style also shows that you’re confident in your skin. Because when you know that you have flawlessly paired a lightweight dress shirt with a vibrant, eclectic bowtie, there’s an aura of confidence and preparedness that radiates from you. Not to mention when a passerby, friend or co-worker passes on a pleasant comment, it raises your self-esteem and combats any underlying feelings of poor body image and negative self-worth. Looking good correlates with dressing well and transcribes into a good emotional immunity. After all, the secret to a happy, healthy life is raising yourself to become more resilient to stress and anxiety. So, take the time to pump yourself up in the morning by selecting a stylish ensemble will also have you feeling good about yourself.

Are there ways that fashion can de-stress your life?

Other than providing you a polished look that exhibits poise, boldness and fearless faith in oneself, there are other ways to decompress other than looking exceptional and trendy in your men’s spring style.

Although it sounds funny, ironing and folding your clothes can actually be used as a stress-reliever. There’s just something about this routine motion that doesn’t involve much thought or work and allows you to feel calm and care-free. It could also feel decompressing to watch all the wrinkles disappear from your finer fashions, knowing when you put them on next that you will look like a clean-cut gentleman. Plus, once your clothes are all ironed and folded, you could also start another de-stressing project such as de-cluttering and re-organizing your closet. Getting rid of old pieces of clothing that you no longer wear to make room for new outfits that make your happy is incredibly rewarding to your personal health and growth. Not to mention keeping up with the trends is already something you enjoy as a fashionable gentleman.

Do you use your wardrobe as a method of stress-relief? Share your secrets with our readers in the comments section below.