How to Dress for a Good Day (Even If You’re Not Having One)
Let’s be honest, not every day starts with motivation and sunshine. But what do you put on in the morning? It can shift the entire tone of your day.
We’ve all felt it, the quiet confidence of a great outfit. The way a flattering blazer or your favorite jeans just makes you stand a little taller. That’s the power of getting dressed with intention even when you're not feeling it.
Here’s how to build an outfit that works with your mood, not against it:
Start with color psychology. Certain colors do have the ability to shift energy. Feeling drained? Try a blue hue or a pop of red. Need calm? Soft neutrals or sage green work wonders. Choose a color that gives you what you want to feel. Some of our top picks from this color palette would be the TWP Striped Shirt, Gauze Polo, and Reign Top from Xirena.
TWP Big Joe Striped Shirt, $425
TWP Gauze Polo In Superfine Cashmere, $425
Xirena Reign Top in Sage, $195
Another option if you aren't feeling color would be to lean into texture. For example the Lottie Cardigan or Gemma Top from Ulla Johnson. They instantly give your outfit the pop it needs and help you feel more cozy. Or when in doubt, reach for something that feels as good as it looks like the Bite Studios North Sweater.
Ulla Johnson Lottie Cardigan, $490
Bite Studios North Sweater, $580
You can never go wrong with a statement piece. Every closet has one: the piece that never lets you down. It might be tailored trousers, a structured blazer, or your most flattering skirt. Think Bite Studios Striped Skirt, or Maria Mcmanus High Waisted Crop Trousers.
Bite Studios Maxime Striped Skirt, $690
Maria Mcmanus High Waisted Crop Trousers, $690
If you don't have a wow worthy piece yet, opt for one elevated accessory. Sunglasses, a bold earring, or a great bag can pull together even the simplest outfit and mentally signal that you’re showing up for yourself. Try the IVI Gaia Necklace to get this effect.
IVI Los Angeles Gaia Necklace, $2,045
Dressing well doesn’t mean dressing up. It means choosing what makes you feel most like you. And sometimes, that little bit of effort is all it takes to turn your whole day around.