Soft fabrics, loose silhouettes, and warm shades can reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system, and create a sense of safety. Let's explore which items are worth having in your wardrobe to maintain emotional comfort.
Why Cozy Clothing Helps:
- Safety Signal for the Nervous System – Soft fabrics and comfortable surfaces reduce muscle tension, slow down breathing, and switch the brain to a calm mode.
- Fewer Irritants – The absence of harsh seams and tight collars reduces discomfort that the brain constantly compensates for, lowering anxiety.
- Feeling of Support – Comfortable clothing helps the body relax, and the mind perceives this as support and stability.
- The Effect of 'Home Warmth' Outside – A sweater or scarf creates a bodily anchor that helps cope with stressful situations and overloads more easily.
What to Add to Your Wardrobe:
- Oversized Sweaters made of merino wool, alpaca, or soft cotton for warmth and relaxation of the upper body.
- Loose Hoodies without Harsh Seams for a sense of security and the ability to 'shield' from the outside world.
- Knitted Pants or Joggers with a loose fit for comfort in the waist and abdomen area.
- Fleece or Knitted Vests for extra warmth and concentration.
- Soft Solid-Colored Large Scarves for coziness and grounding.
- Thin Cotton Long Sleeves without harsh seams as a base layer to reduce sensory overload.
Source: kleo
