Fashion Quarterly

Fashion & Feelings

When you’re feeling low, where do you look to for respite? For many it may be a holiday, others a good book, but for some, reprieve may come in the form of a piece of clothing that lifts their spirits and makes them feel good within themselves. Given the many challenges that the past year has posed, as well as the ensuing emotional rollercoaster, our wardrobes have been along for the ride with us—whether or not we are aware of it.

Our mood plays a key role in what we reach for in our closet each day, so when the chips don’t fall in our favour, do we go high or low? Do we seek solitude in a pair of sweatpants, or put on our brightest blouse in an attempt to inject a jolt of optimism into our day?

Quarantines throughout 2020 and into

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