I firmly believe that clothes can cheer a person up.
Imagine: using fashion to feel better. Or as a way to hide or camouflage ourselves. Like in business wearing a suit. Or dressing head-to-toe in black.
I noticed that H&M now has an area with 1980s type clothing. Very Goth. As if there is a resurrection of that era in fashion.
Step away. From those racks. No one should revisit a style she originally wore the first time around.
I have no desire to go back in time. The 1980s were memorialized in the Bowling for Soup song “1985” and also in my memoir.
If you had the chance, would you go back and do things differently? That’s an interesting question.
Fashion has evolved over the years. So this aspect of our lives allows us to do things differently right now.
I make the case for having a light hand with a makeup palette too. For deciding on the cusp of 50 (as I am) whether a certain look suits you or it’s time to change over to something else.
Shortly I will write a review of the style book Life in Color. The authors get it right about their 5 Style Types.
Fashion as therapy. Something to think about.
Left of the Dial 
Christina, I completely agree with you that clothes have the power to lift our spirits and transform our mood. Fashion is such a versatile tool; it can be used to express individuality, boost confidence, or even provide a sense of comfort. The idea of fashion as therapy is quite profound.
Regarding the resurgence of 1980s style at H&M, it’s fascinating how fashion cycles back. While it might be fun to see these styles return, I understand the hesitation to revisit looks from the past, especially those we’ve personally experienced. It’s important to find a balance between embracing current trends and staying true to what feels right for us at this stage in life.
Looking forward to your review of “Life in Color.” It sounds like a valuable resource for navigating personal style and understanding the psychology behind fashion choices. Fashion truly is a powerful form of self-expression and a tool for personal development. Thank you for sharing your insights
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Hi there thank you for your comment!
Alas I’ve become disenchanted with the Visual Therapy Style Quiz in Life in Color. Though the color system for deciding what to wear I think could be useful.
Over the years I’m also no longer taken with the Style Therapy book either.
What I recommend 100 percent today is the Wear It Well book with the Three Word Method used to figure out your style type.
Ever since buying the Wear It Well book I’ve gotten energized to dress using my Three Words.
As for H&M I own only one sweater I bought in H&M. Revisiting the 1980s is surreal in a way.
Thank you again for reading the blog.
Chris B.
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