Dopamine Dressing is the perfect way to banish the January blues and here to tell us why is our guest blogger Anna Jackson; colour specialist and stylist with a background in psychology. Follow her on Instagram at @AlwaysAFashionParade 💖
January Blues sounds such a cliché but how do you expect us to feel when you have taken away our lights, our tinsel and our party invitations but do we HAVE to lose our sparkle too?!
HELL NO! I present you with JANUARY JOY🤸♀️This is not only the start of a New Month and a New Year but it’s also the start of a NEW DECADE!! Surely that’s something worth sparkling for??!!
Need more convincing?! Well, let me introduce you to DOPAMINE DRESSING! This is the theory that wearing bright colours and fun clothes can lift your mood and actually make you feel happier.
There is research that suggests that yellow, for example, is associated with laughter, optimism and happiness so a person surrounded but yellow generally feels optimistic because the brain releases more serotonin - our happy hormone🌞Source - The Psychology of Colour
Others have found that looking at warm, bright colours, such as red or pink, release dopamine known as the “feel-good hormone” — which can improve our mood, heighten the attention span and even boost our sex drive!That’s got to be worth a go right😉Source - hownottowearblack
So those you meet feel happier and you feel happier too! WIN-WIN
Even more research into the subjectCarolyn Mair Psychology for Fashionsuggests that you will only feel happier wearing a certain colour if you have positive associations with that colour. For example, I associate yellow with the sun so wearing it makes me think of happy times and summer and without fail cheers me up. Whereas wearing black I literally feel like a dementor has sucked all the happiness out of me and funnily enough beige reminds me of the time I ate a whole bowl of butterscotch angel delight and puked so actually looking at that colour makes me feel physically sick!!
As a colour consultant, I see firsthand the difference that colour makes to the way people look. If you have never “had your colours done” a simple way to see what colours suit you is to hold them up against your face and look at your eyes and your skin and see whether they light you up or dull you down.
Another way to test out this theory is to try on clothes and use theMarie Kondoeffect... Close your eyes and think ‘Does this outfit actually spark joy’ and simply wear more of what makes you feel happier and the quicker you realise that no one else really cares what you wear and you start dressing only for you then the more dopamine is released and the happier you will feel!!
So if wearing black and grey makes you feel black and grey then I suggest you give Dopamine Dressing a go and I think Christina(@touchinfinity)nails it in the conclusion to her experiment which she found “The trick? is to choose things you like that also radiate positivity. Rather than choosing the brightest or boldest outfit just because — choose one that makes you smile, one that procures happy memories, or one that makes you feel like you can take on the world”
Couldn’t agree more! I’m a bright colours kind of woman – pink and orange are my faves – but im also aware that certain clothes when happy memories certainly help me through the day, should I need a boost. I call it wear your happy! Great article.
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Sizing
Ladies sizing chart
Size
Bust in Inches
Bust in CM
Waist in Inches
Waist in CM
Hips at widest part in Inches
Hips at widest part in CM
UK 4-6
31
79
24
61
34
86
UK 6-8
33
84
26
66
36
91
UK 8-10
35
89
28
71
38
96.5
UK 10-12
37
94
30
76
40
102
UK 12-14
40
102
33
84
43
109
UK 14-16
43
109
36
91
46
117
UK 16-18
46
117
39
99
49
124
UK 18-20
50
127
43
109
53
135
UK 20-22
54
137
47
119
57
145
Taking the correct measurements
When measuring your bust and hips, make sure its on the widest parts (i.e. not under the bust or on the hip bone). Measurer your waist at the smallest point just above your belly button.
For sizing information tailored to specific fabrics and styles please read the various info tabs within the products. For more information on fit you can also check out our blog, Burnt Soul Sizing - The perfect fit.
If you're looking to make changes to a current design then see our Customise your Catsuit product for more info.
it is beautiful and well crafted, and we can’t wait to for lockdown to be over so we can wear it out OUT. But for now, it is helping us survive in style . THANK YOU!!
The child loves it, and is desperate for another one!! And she said, to say “THANK YOU”
I love my new bikini bralet, it fits really well and is really comfy! I have the matching bottoms and the bff leggings which both go really well with it.
Fits like a glove! Fabric quality is truly amazing, i would recommend it 100%!!! Pics don't give it justice because colors are super shiny (Amazon catsuit) and really vibrant!
I bought face masks for all of the members of my family and we love them! Comfortable to wear, brightly coloured and not taking resources away from the front line. Highly recommend.
Received my masks and cannot wait to wear them 🎭😊.. soft comfy material as per Burnt Soul and crazeee psychedelic colours 💃🏽 ive got disposable filters that il b puttin in my mask and they fit fine in the masks too ☺️
I bought the mask for a friend who is a nurse and they are lacking in PPE in the hospital. I had it delivered straight to her house from burnt soul - she absolutely loved it and it cheered her up no end after having a few days of night shifts! She might not be able to wear it at work as she now has a special mask, however she can now go outside to the shops and to and from work in style! I also want to say thank you to you guys for writing her a little note which I had asked for when I ordered it, it made her day!
She also wants to wear it to festivals (fingers crossed we have some sort of party's this year) with her BS catsuit - the perfect rave accessory! I think I'll have to get one too!
These masks are great! I was so looking forward to receiving them to see what kind of print had been sent and I was not disappointed! I've worn them to the supermarket and feel amazing as well as a little safer. Would definately recommend them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is my second Burnt Soul catsuit, I went for a backless version this time and absolutely love it. It's comfortable and supportive in all the right places. I've been wearing it around the house during lockdown and it really makes an evening feel special!
I am a curvy girl and feel confident and sexy in this flattering item. I can't wait to get to show it off to the rest of the world post lockdown- but for now instagram will have to do!
Beautiful! I feel bloody gawjus in it! Fits perfectly. Flattering panels. LOVE the fact I can wear low back OR low front. I cant wait to wear it out and dance the night away in it.
I didn’t have a reason to splurge on this catsuit, other than it being tucked away to play with one day, but I’m so happy I have it. It’s a beautiful, fun, nostalgic work of art that feels as amazing on as it does hanging in the wardrobe waiting for the crazy fun times. Love it, thanks for bringing the fun back to these strange days of isolation x
These leggings are amazing! I've never found any leggings to suit my shape before, but these hold me in and smooth out all the bumps, I really want to buy them in every colour now!!
Bought these awesome UV Rebel meggings for the boyf for his birthday. Wow! He LOVED them. Has not stopped wearing them all day! Perfect fit and he looks rather ermmm dashing too 😉 thank you Burnt Soul, you’re ace!
First time I’ve bought from Burnt Soul, was looking for a different swimsuit and found it! I love this - the colour blocks are really flattering, and the cut sort of nips in at all the right places. Love the colour and print combination and it’s a really good fabric weight so it feels great on. I’m sunbathing in the garden this year and will be looking good....😍
Love these so much! I bought these AND the high leg as I couldn’t decide which I loved more... oh and the bralette! I bought a size down in the low leg compared the the high if this helps anyone else to choose?
Desperately hoping to get to a festival or beach to show them off this summer!
Burnt Soul killing it in the style stakes, as always 💕 x
I am a size UK 6, I was worried the 6-8 might be a bit big, it fits perfectly.
Was worth paying for a quality item to get a nice comfortable fit that hugs the body.
Beautiful soft rib fabric. Have worn it swimming and with jeans for drinks with the girls. So versatile and easy to wear. Absolutely love the new swim collection and can’t wIt to buy more. ⚡️
This catsuit is so beautiful, I am an aerial hoops artist so this will look so nice when I'm on stage. The fabric feels amazing on the skin really soft. I will defo be buying more of these.
These leggings were my daughter’s favourite birthday present. She absolutely loved the tie dye and sparkles and was the envy of her friends at her party. She said they were super comfy too. Looking forward to us both wearing Burnt Soul in fields this summer!
Bought this for a festival and I love it! The link to the Rolling Stones print is great for music festival, and it’s very flattering. I took the advice to buy this in a size up - I’m usually an 8 and the 8-10 fits well.
Got my daughter a kids one as well :)
I ordered this catsuit to wear to a Spice Girls tribute night! It fits like a glove and made me feel fabulous! This is the first of many Burnt Soul purchases for me! Highly recommend 💖
Just recived this in the post on a wet misrable day. Been stressing about all the wedding plans still to do now am dancing about in this 🤣 this is for the evening party of my wedding and I love it more then my wedding dress. It fits so well and looks amazing! I was worried about the backless style as my other 3 are different but I still feel confident although the backless is less supportive on my bobbies. Once again my life is improved with new lycra. Thank you so much can't wait to wear it at my wedding. If your thinking of getting it just do it you won't regret it. 😍
I am freaking OBSESSED with my catsuit! It is breath taking honestly. It fits perfectly and accentuates your curves in all the right places. I definitely plan to plan to purchase more in the future.
I’m in LOOOOVE with this catsuit - it feels amazing on, so well made, true to sizing guide, stretchy and soft and fits perfectly and I’ve let at least 6 other very differently shaped gorgeous ladies (between a size 10 and 16) try it on and it just looks stunning on EVERYONE. The cuts are made to flatter and accentuate and it does it so well. Zero complaints. It makes me feel fearless and like a damn goddess and I’d wear it every day if I could.
This is my first and certainly won’t be the last!
It’s made so well and I feel so confident and wonderful in it. Cannot wait to get it on for festi season. Every step of the buying process has been made so easy and Robyn and the team have been so accommodating to ensure that I was happy with the perfect fit. I’m a very happy lady 🙌🏻😊💃🏻
I L💙VE my new catsuit. I feel absolutely incredible wearing it. It holds my in in all the right places, is super comfortable and looks totally epic.
Cheeky little 39th birthday present to myself to celebrate the end of my 30s. Do it. Buy it. And WEAR IT ALL THE TIME! Ive had so many complements wearing it. 💙💙💙
Holds you firmly in, chevrons flatter, and it’s simply awesome - I have a lot of catsuits, and burnt soul do them the best - this is my third Burnt Soul purchase - and there will be more!! love this catsuit!!
Wow, I’m speechless. This is yet another fabulous catsuit from Burnt Soul! I was a bit hesitant with this one because of it’s mesh sheerness but boy does it hold you in and forgive all those little bumps and lumps!! It’s worth every penny! I feel amazing in this little number and leaving a trail of glitter everywhere you go is such a cute touch!! I’m gonna be loving it long time!! Xx
Love my catsuit. Not had a chance to wear it yet but it is ready to go soon as the opportunity comes along! I wore it round my apartment for a while and it was like a second skin but firmer. It definitely gave me a much better silhouette. I would recommend for sure.
These leggings are such high quality, beautifully made and tuck you in in all the right places. Perfect sass awaits and the pattern doesn't stretch out over chunkier thigh area! Hurrah! Burnt Soul never ever disappoint ❤️
This was y first burnt soul purchase & first catsuit you guys have not let me down :) the piece fits perfectly, I was a bit concerned that it wouldn’t fit as I’m a 10/12 & went for the S but it was spot on and sooooo comfortable!
I was also a little sceptical about it being white (mainly as drinks are sure to be spilled on the dance floor or getting a dirty butt from sitting random places) but not only was it easy to wipe down while wearing, it washed excellently too.
I’ll definitely be saving up for another stunning piece for the festival season xxxx
Karen Arthur
February 15, 2020
Couldn’t agree more! I’m a bright colours kind of woman – pink and orange are my faves – but im also aware that certain clothes when happy memories certainly help me through the day, should I need a boost. I call it wear your happy! Great article.