How our clothing can have a significant impact on how we think.
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1/ In 2012, a group of scientist conducted an experiment to study this effect.
The first group of participants who wore a lab coat
showed improved attention levels.
A second group was made to worn a painter’s coat
and did not have a similar effect.
The first group of participants who wore a lab coat

A second group was made to worn a painter’s coat

2/ The meaning of the coats had an impact of the experience of the participants.
The lab coat group associated that clothing with higher levels of intelligence and responsibilities.
The lab coat group associated that clothing with higher levels of intelligence and responsibilities.
3/ This applies to other areas as well.
Active wear or gym clothes can boost the likelihood of people making healthy choices.
Active wear or gym clothes can boost the likelihood of people making healthy choices.
4/ Brightly colored clothes have shown to improve our mood while more dull colors can create a mellow mood.
5/ One study showed that wearing Luxury brands could even affect political view points.
6/ Casual clothes boosted openness and agreeableness.
7/ Clothing is seen by people as a significant influencer of their own identity.
And, such identity shifts can lead to significant changes in the way we think, feel and behave.
And, such identity shifts can lead to significant changes in the way we think, feel and behave.