There are a few reasons why.

Perhaps the most obvious is that it can help you get out the door quicker.

Many of us are guilty of not devoting one hundred percent to our looks lately.

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Both situations can leave you feeling a little less confident, though.

An energy boost sans caffeine

Think about the last time your look was really on point.

You probably felt like you could take on the world.

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Dopamine is a chemical in your brain tied to your sense of motivation, pleasure, and satisfaction.

Dr. Karen theorizes that the neurotransmitter is boosted when you choose bright colors or favorite outfits.

This idea really brings home the phrase, “Look good, feel good.”

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Hence, all you should probably increase your feel-good hormones is to know what clothes you love!

And, of course, put aside adequate time to pick and lay them out.

Use fashion to improve your mood

Vivienne Westwood once said, “Fashion is very important.

It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.”

We can only imagine what a grouchy morning ensemble looks like.

Fortunately, Pine suggested that women can change their emotional state by changing their outfits.

Yet, motivating yourself at the crack of dawn to dress for the mood you want isn’t easy.

Show yourself grace by pre-planning it.

Who knew picking out clothes could be so powerful?