Enclothed Cognition: The Brain Chemistry Behind Why “Dressing Up” Alters Your IQ and Focus

A person putting on a blazer in front of a mirror, showing a shift from casual to formal attire, with a focused expression.

What Is Enclothed Cognition? Enclothed cognition is the systematic effect that clothing has on the wearer’s psychological processes. Unlike the halo effect (how others see you), enclothed cognition is about how you see yourself. When you put on a lab coat, you become more attentive. When you wear a suit, you think more abstractly. When … Read more