We have a full wardrobe but still ask ourselves, “Why do I always wear the same clothes?!”
At some point, we’ve all felt like we have nothing to wear, or felt that we keep cycling through the same outfits while an entire wardrobe full of clothes looks back at us, begging for mercy from how overloaded the hangers are.
Here’s the psychological explanation for why, despite having a full wardrobe, we end up wearing the same things over and over.
“Why do I Always Wear the Same Clothes?” A Psychologist’s Answer
We Prefer Staying in Our Comfort Zone
Wearing clothes that don’t fit our daily routine, that we haven’t worn in a long time, or that we’ve never worn, requires stepping out of our comfort zone.
The sweater we know well, the pants that have become comfortable, the shirt that got us compliments—all these items make us feel cozy.
We feel we’re not taking any risks, so we end up wearing the same clothes all the time.
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We Wear Habits
Wearing the same clothes repeatedly signals a need to stick to our habits and an aversion to change.
People who never dare to try new things and always stick to the same clothes and combinations prefer not to risk attracting attention.
Routine, even in clothing, often serves as a protective shield.
We Save Time
Another reason for sticking to the same outfits is time management.
If every morning you’re short on time, tempted by your warm bed, and your brain can’t seem to get started, you won’t be able to choose what to wear.
You’ll find yourself grabbing familiar clothes from your closet and wearing them with the confidence that you won’t make a mistake.
To solve this, try preparing your outfit the night before.
You’ll have the time and clarity to choose better and with more enjoyment.
You Need to Declutter Your Closet
If you notice you’re always wearing the same things and feel like you have nothing to wear (even though your closet is full), you should take stock of what’s inside.
We often assume there’s nothing useful or keep items we haven’t worn in years, leading to an accumulation of clothes and clutter.
And the clutter in your environment often reflects mental clutter.
It’s time to get organized. Take a weekend to get rid of those clothes you know you no longer wear.
Your closet needs renewal because as we change, so does our style of dressing.
Clean out your drawers, and you’ll feel much better.
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This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Elisa Castellano
