What you wear has the power to change how you feel. From colour that lifts your energy to textures that soothe, patterns that spark confidence, and comfort that grounds you, FRASERS 5 is about dressing with intention. This guide explores how small style choices across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle can shift your mindset, elevate your day, and help you wear your mood, whatever it happens to be.
Written by: Melisa Rustemova Published - 05.02.26
Colour has an instant effect. It energises a look and shifts the mood before you’ve even left the house. A swipe of Mac retro matte lipstick brings bold confidence, while Yves Saint Laurent bold blurring blush adds warmth and impact in one effortless step. Balance strong colour with easy layers like the Barbour half-zip jumper, grounding the look without muting it. Finish with the Ganni Hobo Mini for a final hit of colour that pulls everything together. Because sometimes, all it takes is one good colour choice to feel like yourself again.
Wrap yourself in pieces that turn everyday ease into a mood lift. Start with skincare that feels like a reset, nourishing your skin and setting the tone for calm all day long. Rituals (the ritual of namaste) anti-ageing day cream deeply hydrates and boosts radiance with plant-based actives for supple, refreshed skin. Add a touch of home comfort with the UGG Tasman II slippers for cosy feet that feel as good as they look, and keep your lips soft and radiant with Clarins lip oil Balm, enriched with nourishing oils for long-lasting comfort and a subtle glow. Throw on the relaxed silhouette of Anine Bing’s Alec monogram hoodie to finish the look, effortless, snug and inherently uplifting. Because comfort isn’t just about softness. It’s about the way you feel from the inside out.
Texture brings a look to life. It’s the detail you feel before you even see it. Start with the Barbour Wellburn polo, where soft cotton and subtle structure keep things polished without feeling stiff. Add contrast with the Ganni flower crochet jumper, its tactile knit and raised detailing turning a simple layer into a talking point. Balance the look with smooth accessories. A Lacoste Lenglen shoulder bag in a standout colour adds a clean, glossy finish, while the Anine Bing Rio pouch brings a sleek, pared-back edge. Mixed together, these pieces prove that when texture leads, dressing feels more considered, more expressive, and a lot more satisfying.
Patterns are an easy way to shift the mood and bring a little personality into how you dress. Start with colour and contrast on the eyes using the Charlotte Tilbury luxury palette, then add warmth and glow with the Guerlain terracotta joli teint foundation for a fresh, feel-good base. In your wardrobe, pattern does the heavy lifting. The Barbour Esther knitted jumper adds texture and visual interest, while the Barbour Bronwyn gingham showerproof jacket introduces classic checks with a playful edge. It’s about having fun with what you wear and letting your clothes do the talking. Because when your outfit feels expressive, your confidence usually follows.
Confidence can be as simple as how you get dressed. Build it in with pieces that do the work for you. Charlotte Tilbury’s Full Fat Lashes brings instant definition, while Benefit’s Floratint adds a natural flush that looks like you’re already having a good day. Pair that with NOKWOL Atlas low-top trainers for all-day comfort that keeps you grounded, then finish with HUGO pilot sunglasses for a final note of attitude. These are the details that lift your mood, sharpen your look, and change how you carry yourself. Because dopamine dressing isn’t just about colour or trends. It’s about feeling good, and letting that confidence lead.