Clothing Psychology: How the change of image can help start a new life

Each of us needs to fundamentally change our lives and start everything from the beginning. In some cases, this is due to unpleasant events (breakup with loved ones, being fired, etc.), in other cases-a sense of stagnation, a desire to move on, reaching new heights.

In this case, women are often advised to change their image: They say: " If you bring novelty to the image, your life will also change ." _p15strong Is this really the case? Under what circumstances will changes in appearance lead to changes in other areas, and where is it better to start the transformation?

Colady magazine expert Julia Klyukvina answered these questions and shared her personal experience.

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Have you changed your image?

My history

For a long time, since school, I have used the image of "good girl". The neat square shape, almost unobtrusive glasses, jeans and a neutral turtleneck sweater are my eternal partner and best friend.

No experiments, no shocks, no riots, even in adolescence: only the notorious "classic".

What is curiosity. The appearance of an inconspicuous gray mouse is perfectly combined with the behavior line:

• humble;
• quiet;
• 55 _li1span li no fault.

Indeed, this kind of life scene (and appearance) does not bring much happiness, because my inner self is buried under the deaf-mute soft top and gray black and white colors, dreaming of exploding .

and escaped when I first got a job, and at the same time I started to study fashion.

was familiar with David Kibby's system. After recognizing his own type, he immediately decided to change, hoping to at least bring some freshness to his life. The hairstyle was the first to "suffer": there was no feminine bob, instead a short, childish elf hair.

My relatives were terrified, but when I looked at myself in the mirror, my wings seemed to spread: this is the real me-stubborn, strong, and rude. People who have had to pretend to be "good girls" in order to please others for so many years.

Then, a bright red lipstick appeared in my cosmetic bag (I wanted it, but I was afraid to increase my image). In the closet:

• boy shirt;
• vest;
• T-shirt; _li1span
• small span.

There is another great thing. Cut off my hair and throw away my soft top, my heart has changed drastically:

• got rid of unnecessary modesty;
• learn to say no; _li1span li55 no longer pay attention to others’ opinions;
• understand what I want.

Soon, I quit my job, which did not bring me happiness, redefine my priorities and start doing what I really like.

So, the change of image made me realize that I am not living my own life, but afraid of exposing my true self.

photo @ klay.julia

How does the image change work?

Our daily image, our image is one of the ways to communicate with the outside world: through clothes, hair and makeup, we send messages to people around us. And, as a rule, this information is directly related to our self-awareness.

For example, an insecure girl will wear the most enclosed and most "colorless" things, as if to say to others: " don’t touch me,Don't come near me, don't ask me, I'm scared!

But there is also a feedback: how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves in the mirror will affect our self-esteem. So, even yesterday, a notorious and insecure person can watch Go to the deadly beauty in the mirror or hear the compliments of strangers to change your view of yourself.

The visual component strongly influences our course of behavior. When we are confident in our own irresistibility, when we like our own In appearance, when our image reflects our desire, this is a kind of motivation.

For example, if you dress like a successful woman, you will involuntarily try to adapt to this image, in a sense

photo @leoniehanne

However, only when you want to understand yourself clearly, it’s only when you want to understand it clearly. When will your clothes suit you?

First of all, you need to be aware of why you are fighting, what is your ultimate goal, and what makes you happy or what makes you happy. Then consider transformation. Therefore, , You should not start to change your image when there is a "turmoil" in your soul.

And, of course, you always need to consider external data: in addition to your new "character", the image should also help to show you Myself.

What is the best way to start changing your image?

I don’t recommend changing your image quickly and completely, when a person suddenly gets a new hairstyle, clothes, accessories, etc.

In this case, even if you turn to a professional stylist, you may regret it later, because he does not always know and consider your inner ingredients, your "me". It may be a far cry from the newly proposed image.

It’s best to do a little reflection and ask yourself some simple questions "Who am I?" and "What do I want to change?" 1 Image.