What is dopamine dressing?
Dopamine dressing involves creating outfits with the intention of boosting your mood. The concept is simple: if you wear colours that resonate with you, your brain releases dopamine – the ‘happy hormone’, leaving you with a more positive mindset.
Unsurprisingly, dopamine dressing is an optimistic and playful approach to fashion for those who don’t want to take themselves too seriously.
How to embrace dopamine dressing through glasses according to a colour expert & personal stylist
Luckily for us glasses wearers, we immediately have a fun and functional accessory to hand that can help to make our outfits more colourful — our specs!
To help everyone emulate Dopamine Dressing and dress for their mood, we have partnered with Stylist and Colour Expert Sian Clarke to launch our latest collection of brightly coloured glasses - Dopamine Brights. From vibrant rainbow shades to deep, beautiful hues, these colourful frames aim to boost your confidence and keep your wardrobe fresh this summer.
Unsure where to get started with colour? Take a look at the video and written tips below Sian has put together to help you navigate the exciting world of colour:
Orange glasses
Orange is a warm and vibrant colour associated with a whole bunch of positives, including joy, creativity and health.
Thanks to its warm, approachable and friendly hue, opting for an orange frame is perfect when you’re meeting new people. Start creating your look with these Colour Union orange glasses.
The crystal-orange acetate frames compliment the retro bow-shaped frames, adding a feminine feel. The colours symbolise happiness and expression.
For sunny day shades, why not try a pair of sorbet-toned shades?
These orange sunglasses add the perfect sunshine touch to your looks, deep rectangular lenses framed by a chunky orange frame, the Wineglass Sun RX are sure to turn heads.
For dopamine head to toe, Helen Anderson (@helenanderz) wears her pair with a sunny orange co-ord to match her vay-cay vibes.
Purple glasses
Go for a pair of funky purple glasses with these quirky and unique coloured frames.
The vibrant square shape makes for a retro yet modern specs style. The pop of orange detail on the hinges is the cherry on top.
Purple promotes mental balance, stability and, in particular, harmony of the mind and emotions.
Take the look even further by pairing them with a lilac tee, blue jeans and a bright pair of trainers.
Likewise, these purple sunglasses add the perfect pop to your ensembles. The Belhaven Sun RX boast a beautiful bubble-like look with their round lenses and chunky lilac frames.
The thick arms taper down to the tips, offering a comfortable fit and stylish 60s-inspired aesthetic. See how Helen styles hers with a smile in her snap here.
We couldn’t choose just two pairs for this section; we are loving this pair of more subtle lilac specs form the florence by mills collection.
@jademacj puts her own spin on dopamine dressing, pairing the lilac-purple, crystal-acetate glasses with a matching lilac cardigan - who said transeasonal dressing is all about neutral tones?
Red glasses
Red is certainly not a forgettable colour. Choosing a red frame can release adrenaline that triggers a response in our nervous system and gives us a boost in confidence. It will catch the attention of others and make you stand out from the crowd. It can mean strength, courage and leadership just as much as passion, love and desire — making it the perfect colour to take you from the office to date night!
Take these statement-making Colour Union red glasses by Specsavers. These frames are an ultra-feminine vibrant red, in a bow shape with elongated corners and a sweeping bridge to finish — almost mirroring a pair of lips.
Pair these specs with a bold blazer and trousers with a pair of white trainers for a colourful smart-casual outfit. Switch the suits out for straight-leg jeans and a simple top to easily create your on-the-go date night look.
For your new signature shades, go for these bright red sunglasses. With cat-eye lenses and chunky red frames, these Sharrow Sun RX sunnies ooze glamour.
Give your ensembles an angular edge like Yanin Taylor (@idressmyselff), and team yours with chunky jewellery to add to the bold look. Check out our range of red glasses for your own statement pair of specs!
Pink glasses
If you want a feminine look with a romantic edge, pink is the colour to keep an eye out for. Beyond romance and charm, pink also represents friendship and affection.
A beautiful and bright pair of pink glasses is a good first step to embracing the coloured glasses trend but is still timeless and sophisticated.
These oversized round pink glasses by Specsavers are breathtaking. The lenses take you from the 1960s to the 2020s and feature sleek, slim sides and a rounded hinge in gold metal showcasing a lemon-yellow infill.
Complete the dopamine dressing look with a pink cardi layered over a white dress and floral bag. Or Make the boys wink by teaming them with a playful animal print, a standout trend this year, the perfect example a la Helen Anderson here.
For more eyewear trend inspo, make sure to follow us on Instagram and check out our LoveGlasses blog.
Green glasses
If there’s ever a time to be green with envy, it’s the first time you see the Specsavers Colour Union green glasses.
Beyond envy, green can represent new beginnings and calmness - so adding this shade to your wardrobe is a great way to radiate positivity.
Crafted from neon lime-green acetate, these ultra-bright frames have square lenses and slim sides, with a black hinge. This colour palette looks great against most hair colours and can level up your everyday look immediately with their brightness.
Finish the whole style with a green tee, bright blue denim jeans and a colourful pair of trainers.
Likewise, these bold green sunglasses are a must for adding a pop when the sun comes out.
The extreme cat eye frames perfectly complement the square lenses, and sharp bevelled corners add a showstopping finish.
Alexandra Steadman (@francescaperks) pairs her Vazon Sun RX shades with a dopamine-inducing pink shirt for an instantly uplifting outfit.
Loving the look? Check out our green glasses collection!
Blue glasses
This hue doesn’t always have to mean that you’re ‘feeling blue’. Blue can also represent nature and symbolise tranquillity, freedom and imagination.
Wearing blue releases the hormone oxytocin, which instantly relaxes us, so the calmer we feel, the better we communicate and the better relationships we build.
The Specsavers Colour Union frames are one of our favourite pairs of blue glasses. These vibrant blue glasses mimic the depths of the ocean with their royal blue hue. This style also adds shape to the face through the round frames.
These glasses look great with a traditional navy blue suit or a light blue linen suit for a summer wedding or formal look.
Pick these bold blue sunglasses to add a classic but contemporary touch.
Retro-squared lenses and matte blue frames make the Kuta Sun RX sunnies stand out from the crowd.
Steal Francesca Perks’ (@francescaperks) style by teaming them with a denim shirt and a stylish pop of bright red.
Expert tips on how to choose coloured glasses for you
Feeling inspired to dabble into dopamine dressing but unsure on how to pick your first pair of specs? Colour expert and personal stylist @styled_by_sian talks us through finding colourful frames that enhance your natural complexion and style:
Find out which coloured glasses suit you today!
Intrigued by coloured glasses and how dopamine dressing will look on you?
Explore the full Colour Union collection to see which is best. Try out our virtual try-on tool to see which style suits you and read our Buyer’s Guide for purchasing tips.
Or, pop into your local store to check out our frames in person!
If you want to read more about glasses style or trends, visit our #LoveGlasses blog for inspiration.
