{"id":1779260,"date":"2026-02-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1779260"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:00:00","slug":"do-we-dress-for-the-love-lives-we-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1779260","title":{"rendered":"Do We Dress For the Love Lives We Want?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9YCnlzgtxd9gpfcjqu8QOTriWj8=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/imgi_32_495370503_18509066887000135_744354762863832995_n-641c32a060154d9dbba3ccca797b8ce6.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Do We Dress For the Love Lives We Want?<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Kelsey Stewart is a fashion and beauty writer who covers buzzy trends, celebrity style, the industry\u2019s must-have products, and more. Kelsey was also former a copywriter at Shopbop.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Kelsey Stewart <\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Kelsey Stewart\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7uFNDWuAQMrl4cu6WtzvKII1XF4=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kelsey-ca3b6228281148329c663d9decc7456e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7uFNDWuAQMrl4cu6WtzvKII1XF4=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/kelsey-ca3b6228281148329c663d9decc7456e.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Kelsey Stewart\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nKelsey Stewart\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nKelsey Stewart is a fashion and beauty writer who covers buzzy trends, celebrity style, the industry\u2019s must-have products, and more. Kelsey was also former a copywriter at Shopbop.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on February 12, 2026 08:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"false\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Dressing to Impress<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Couples Effect<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">In Pop Culture<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Where to Draw the Line<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">How to Dress for Yourself<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fP8Juk5lrtcO2PlidY6naGCSZEA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Yearning_DressLoveLife_LeadRecirc_alt-7b9bfc7ea681449bad04fdfcab2c0a1e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Madison Bailey posing alongside two other individuals stylized background with hearts and roses\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fP8Juk5lrtcO2PlidY6naGCSZEA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Yearning_DressLoveLife_LeadRecirc_alt-7b9bfc7ea681449bad04fdfcab2c0a1e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Madison Bailey posing alongside two other individuals stylized background with hearts and roses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@madisonbaileybabe \/ @reneerapp \/ Instagram \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It happens to the best of us: You start crushing on someone (or enter a new relationship), and the pressure to impress them leads you to make an unexpected outfit decision or two\u2014or several. Before you know it, your outfits look totally different from before this person entered your consciousness. Whether or not the romance works out, you may be wondering how you got here, plus how to balance this natural tendency with your personal taste.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fashion has always had a psychological side. More often than not, our outfits are influenced by how we wish to be perceived. A job interview, for instance, might call for a look that reflects your most professional, put-together self, while meeting someone new may prompt clothing that guarantees a good first impression. This theory extends to our romantic lives, as it\u2019s natural for our style to adapt to a new crush or a budding relationship. Below, <strong>we dive into how love and attraction influence what we wear<\/strong>, complete with insights from stylists and a fashion psychologist.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Samantha Dawn is a personal stylist and coach who uses psychology to help elevate clients&#8217; everyday and professional style.<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Heinen is a London-based fashion psychologist and style coach.<\/li>\n<li>JenniLee is a fashion stylist and image consultant based in New York City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dressing to Impress <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As someone who has dabbled in the dating world as an adult, I\u2019d be lying if I said my wardrobe didn\u2019t subtly shift when a crush entered the picture. I\u2019m not going to hide underneath layers upon layers of clothing when I\u2019m attracted to someone: If anything, my style becomes a bit more revealing. As fashion psychologist <u>Jennifer Heinen<\/u> puts it, we dress around seduction, or sex appeal, if you will.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> What you wear on a date often comes down to perception\u2014specifically, how you want to be seen. \u201cDo you want the person to desire your brain? Do you want the person to desire your body?\u201d Heinen suggests pondering. \u201cThis is always going to reflect back onto what you&#8217;re wearing.\u201d Stylist Samantha Dawn seconds this notion, encouraging her clients to stay authentic rather than performative: \u201cThat way, they&#8217;re attracting the right people, the right opportunities, and the right relationships.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@reneerapp \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In a similar vein, your style may change depending on whether you\u2019re dating casually or with long-term intentions. When it comes to the former, Heinen says there is often a physical component. \u201cYou might be dating to have sex, and therefore dressing less for who you are and more for what you will get from it,\u201d the expert notes. Date night outfits often lean in the seductive, revealing direction for a reason, after all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Alternatively, when pursuing something more serious, you might strive to look a bit more polished rather than overtly provocative. Anyone who&#8217;s ever found themselves overthinking their ensemble for an early date with someone who looks incredible on paper\u2014or for meeting your SO&#8217;s parents\u2014knows this well.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Reality Stars Are Finally Real Stars<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">The &#8220;Power Lesbian&#8221; Has Always Been the Ultimate Office Siren<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Couples Effect <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Heinen, the connection between style and psychology runs deep. \u201cOur personality is shaped by the five closest people we have in our lives, and oftentimes a romantic partner, after a while, falls into that,\u201d she shares.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As such, Heinen notes how you\u2019ll inevitably change in various ways as a relationship progresses, some of which may involve your wardrobe. Over time, for instance, you might find yourself leaning into the same fabrics or silhouettes as your partner. This manifests most obviously via matching moments (think Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in orange at the <em>Marty Supreme<\/em> premiere, or Tom Holland and Zendaya leaving a dinner date in coordinating burgundy), but can also happen more aesthetically. Kourtney Kardashian Barker, for instance, has embraced a more grunge-inspired aesthetic over the course of her relationship with husband Travis Barker. Some have dubbed it &#8220;rockstar girlfriend&#8221; style, but no matter what you call it, she&#8217;s been reveling in the rush of inspiration that so often comes with romance.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images \/ @kourtneykardash \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Yearning Fashion in Pop Culture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Some of pop culture&#8217;s most iconic romantic leads have decidedly influenced how the masses dress. For example, on <em>Sex and the City<\/em>, Carrie Bradshaw slips into a naked dress for her first date with Big\u2014a silhouette that has long been synonymous with sex appeal. The iconic character&#8217;s style across the entire series has become an eternal source of inspiration for many real-life New Yorkers, and it&#8217;s no wonder why: She knows just how to adapt to the date at hand while staying true to her signature aesthetic (no shortage of joyfully impractical footwear here).\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>HBO \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meanwhile, more recently, in <em>The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em>, Isabel &#8220;Belly&#8221; Conklin goes from wearing oversized sweatshirts and denim cutoffs at the beginning of the show to romantic, flowy dresses as her love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher unfolds. Later in the series, her style evolves again when she gets a &#8220;breakup bob&#8221; and adopts a more Parisian sensibility\u2014and these elements of self-discovery simultaneously lead her to her next romantic era.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jennyhan \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These looks can serve as a mood board, guiding viewers in how they approach their own dating style. On the other hand, stylist JenniLee believes that yearning fashion in entertainment can sometimes be detrimental to the masses, as it can send a message that you always need to reinvent yourself for the sake of trying to land someone else.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Where to Draw the Line <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with adjusting your style for a crush or new relationship. Still, Lee cautions against teetering into costume territory, as you don&#8217;t want to abandon your individual tastes entirely. Heinen recommends a simple gut check: Would you still wear the look if you already felt fully loved and secure? \u201cIf the answer is no, then it might be a costume,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf you\u2019re already feeling safe and chosen, you don&#8217;t have to prove your worth.\u201d Likewise, Dawn encourages her clients not to dress for the approval of others, but to express themselves, \u201cbecause at the end of the day, you want somebody who wants <em>you<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Heinen also encourages thinking about who your outfits are attracting in the first place: \u201cAre you dressing in a way that reflects who you are now\u2014or a version of yourself you\u2019ve already outgrown?\u201d Questions like these are worth periodically revisiting to ensure you&#8217;re prioritizing your sense of self, both within your outfits and in general.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Staying true to yourself when dating is key. Heinen jokes that a past relationship ended over a coat (well, sort of). \u201cHe made a lot of remarks throughout the years regarding what I wore,\u201d she recalls. After falling in love with a jacket one day, she had thoughts rushing through her head about what he might say about it if he were at the store with her, prompting her to feel uneasy. As a result, she decided to finally break things off\u2014and returned the next day for the coat.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Dress for Yourself While Dating <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don\u2019t forget to think about your relationship with yourself amid the dating cycle. If you\u2019re having\u00a0insecurities, Lee suggests journaling how you want to feel before trying on clothes. When it does come time to assemble a date look, she says to crank up the music and try on pieces that make you feel sexy and empowered, without thinking about the other person. \u201cHone in on what\u2019s clicking for you,\u201d she recommends. \u201cThen, out of the two or three top contenders, think about which serves the best purchase purpose for where you\u2019re going.\u201d She says to think of it as a mini date with yourself before the actual meet-up.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And instead of committing to new silhouettes, consider testing the waters with a clothing rental service, which is an accessible\u2014and earth-friendly\u2014way to explore your style. \u201cIt might be a little worn in, which lends to the idea that you\u2019ve had the piece for a while,\u201d Lee says about renting, borrowing, or shopping secondhand. In other words, it reads effortless rather than try-hard: \u201cYou&#8217;re still wearing something sexy or edgy, but it looks lived-in.\u201d Best of all, there\u2019s no buyer&#8217;s remorse if sparks didn\u2019t fly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Style<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to 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decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fP8Juk5lrtcO2PlidY6naGCSZEA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Yearning_DressLoveLife_LeadRecirc_alt-7b9bfc7ea681449bad04fdfcab2c0a1e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Madison Bailey posing alongside two other individuals stylized background with hearts and roses\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fP8Juk5lrtcO2PlidY6naGCSZEA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Yearning_DressLoveLife_LeadRecirc_alt-7b9bfc7ea681449bad04fdfcab2c0a1e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Madison Bailey posing alongside two other individuals stylized background with hearts and roses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@madisonbaileybabe \/ @reneerapp \/ Instagram \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It happens to the best of us: You start crushing on someone (or enter a new relationship), and the pressure to impress them leads you to make an unexpected outfit decision or two\u2014or several. Before you know it, your outfits look totally different from before this person entered your consciousness. Whether or not the romance works out, you may be wondering how you got here, plus how to balance this natural tendency with your personal taste.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fashion has always had a psychological side. More often than not, our outfits are influenced by how we wish to be perceived. A job interview, for instance, might call for a look that reflects your most professional, put-together self, while meeting someone new may prompt clothing that guarantees a good first impression. This theory extends to our romantic lives, as it\u2019s natural for our style to adapt to a new crush or a budding relationship. Below, <strong>we dive into how love and attraction influence what we wear<\/strong>, complete with insights from stylists and a fashion psychologist.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Samantha Dawn is a personal stylist and coach who uses psychology to help elevate clients&#8217; everyday and professional style.<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Heinen is a London-based fashion psychologist and style coach.<\/li>\n<li>JenniLee is a fashion stylist and image consultant based in New York City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dressing to Impress <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As someone who has dabbled in the dating world as an adult, I\u2019d be lying if I said my wardrobe didn\u2019t subtly shift when a crush entered the picture. I\u2019m not going to hide underneath layers upon layers of clothing when I\u2019m attracted to someone: If anything, my style becomes a bit more revealing. As fashion psychologist <u>Jennifer Heinen<\/u> puts it, we dress around seduction, or sex appeal, if you will.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> What you wear on a date often comes down to perception\u2014specifically, how you want to be seen. \u201cDo you want the person to desire your brain? Do you want the person to desire your body?\u201d Heinen suggests pondering. \u201cThis is always going to reflect back onto what you&#8217;re wearing.\u201d Stylist Samantha Dawn seconds this notion, encouraging her clients to stay authentic rather than performative: \u201cThat way, they&#8217;re attracting the right people, the right opportunities, and the right relationships.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@reneerapp \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In a similar vein, your style may change depending on whether you\u2019re dating casually or with long-term intentions. When it comes to the former, Heinen says there is often a physical component. \u201cYou might be dating to have sex, and therefore dressing less for who you are and more for what you will get from it,\u201d the expert notes. Date night outfits often lean in the seductive, revealing direction for a reason, after all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Alternatively, when pursuing something more serious, you might strive to look a bit more polished rather than overtly provocative. Anyone who&#8217;s ever found themselves overthinking their ensemble for an early date with someone who looks incredible on paper\u2014or for meeting your SO&#8217;s parents\u2014knows this well.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Reality Stars Are Finally Real Stars<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">The &#8220;Power Lesbian&#8221; Has Always Been the Ultimate Office Siren<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Couples Effect <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Heinen, the connection between style and psychology runs deep. \u201cOur personality is shaped by the five closest people we have in our lives, and oftentimes a romantic partner, after a while, falls into that,\u201d she shares.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As such, Heinen notes how you\u2019ll inevitably change in various ways as a relationship progresses, some of which may involve your wardrobe. Over time, for instance, you might find yourself leaning into the same fabrics or silhouettes as your partner. This manifests most obviously via matching moments (think Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in orange at the <em>Marty Supreme<\/em> premiere, or Tom Holland and Zendaya leaving a dinner date in coordinating burgundy), but can also happen more aesthetically. Kourtney Kardashian Barker, for instance, has embraced a more grunge-inspired aesthetic over the course of her relationship with husband Travis Barker. Some have dubbed it &#8220;rockstar girlfriend&#8221; style, but no matter what you call it, she&#8217;s been reveling in the rush of inspiration that so often comes with romance.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images \/ @kourtneykardash \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Yearning Fashion in Pop Culture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Some of pop culture&#8217;s most iconic romantic leads have decidedly influenced how the masses dress. For example, on <em>Sex and the City<\/em>, Carrie Bradshaw slips into a naked dress for her first date with Big\u2014a silhouette that has long been synonymous with sex appeal. The iconic character&#8217;s style across the entire series has become an eternal source of inspiration for many real-life New Yorkers, and it&#8217;s no wonder why: She knows just how to adapt to the date at hand while staying true to her signature aesthetic (no shortage of joyfully impractical footwear here).\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>HBO \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meanwhile, more recently, in <em>The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em>, Isabel &#8220;Belly&#8221; Conklin goes from wearing oversized sweatshirts and denim cutoffs at the beginning of the show to romantic, flowy dresses as her love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher unfolds. Later in the series, her style evolves again when she gets a &#8220;breakup bob&#8221; and adopts a more Parisian sensibility\u2014and these elements of self-discovery simultaneously lead her to her next romantic era.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jennyhan \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These looks can serve as a mood board, guiding viewers in how they approach their own dating style. On the other hand, stylist JenniLee believes that yearning fashion in entertainment can sometimes be detrimental to the masses, as it can send a message that you always need to reinvent yourself for the sake of trying to land someone else.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Where to Draw the Line <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with adjusting your style for a crush or new relationship. Still, Lee cautions against teetering into costume territory, as you don&#8217;t want to abandon your individual tastes entirely. Heinen recommends a simple gut check: Would you still wear the look if you already felt fully loved and secure? \u201cIf the answer is no, then it might be a costume,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf you\u2019re already feeling safe and chosen, you don&#8217;t have to prove your worth.\u201d Likewise, Dawn encourages her clients not to dress for the approval of others, but to express themselves, \u201cbecause at the end of the day, you want somebody who wants <em>you<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Heinen also encourages thinking about who your outfits are attracting in the first place: \u201cAre you dressing in a way that reflects who you are now\u2014or a version of yourself you\u2019ve already outgrown?\u201d Questions like these are worth periodically revisiting to ensure you&#8217;re prioritizing your sense of self, both within your outfits and in general.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Staying true to yourself when dating is key. Heinen jokes that a past relationship ended over a coat (well, sort of). \u201cHe made a lot of remarks throughout the years regarding what I wore,\u201d she recalls. After falling in love with a jacket one day, she had thoughts rushing through her head about what he might say about it if he were at the store with her, prompting her to feel uneasy. As a result, she decided to finally break things off\u2014and returned the next day for the coat.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Dress for Yourself While Dating <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don\u2019t forget to think about your relationship with yourself amid the dating cycle. If you\u2019re having\u00a0insecurities, Lee suggests journaling how you want to feel before trying on clothes. When it does come time to assemble a date look, she says to crank up the music and try on pieces that make you feel sexy and empowered, without thinking about the other person. \u201cHone in on what\u2019s clicking for you,\u201d she recommends. \u201cThen, out of the two or three top contenders, think about which serves the best purchase purpose for where you\u2019re going.\u201d She says to think of it as a mini date with yourself before the actual meet-up.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And instead of committing to new silhouettes, consider testing the waters with a clothing rental service, which is an accessible\u2014and earth-friendly\u2014way to explore your style. \u201cIt might be a little worn in, which lends to the idea that you\u2019ve had the piece for a while,\u201d Lee says about renting, borrowing, or shopping secondhand. In other words, it reads effortless rather than try-hard: \u201cYou&#8217;re still wearing something sexy or edgy, but it looks lived-in.\u201d Best of all, there\u2019s no buyer&#8217;s remorse if sparks didn\u2019t fly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Style<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to Wear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fP8Juk5lrtcO2PlidY6naGCSZEA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Yearning_DressLoveLife_LeadRecirc_alt-7b9bfc7ea681449bad04fdfcab2c0a1e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Madison Bailey posing alongside two other individuals stylized background with hearts and roses\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fP8Juk5lrtcO2PlidY6naGCSZEA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Yearning_DressLoveLife_LeadRecirc_alt-7b9bfc7ea681449bad04fdfcab2c0a1e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Madison Bailey posing alongside two other individuals stylized background with hearts and roses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@madisonbaileybabe \/ @reneerapp \/ Instagram \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It happens to the best of us: You start crushing on someone (or enter a new relationship), and the pressure to impress them leads you to make an unexpected outfit decision or two\u2014or several. Before you know it, your outfits look totally different from before this person entered your consciousness. Whether or not the romance works out, you may be wondering how you got here, plus how to balance this natural tendency with your personal taste.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fashion has always had a psychological side. More often than not, our outfits are influenced by how we wish to be perceived. A job interview, for instance, might call for a look that reflects your most professional, put-together self, while meeting someone new may prompt clothing that guarantees a good first impression. This theory extends to our romantic lives, as it\u2019s natural for our style to adapt to a new crush or a budding relationship. Below, <strong>we dive into how love and attraction influence what we wear<\/strong>, complete with insights from stylists and a fashion psychologist.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Samantha Dawn is a personal stylist and coach who uses psychology to help elevate clients&#8217; everyday and professional style.<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Heinen is a London-based fashion psychologist and style coach.<\/li>\n<li>JenniLee is a fashion stylist and image consultant based in New York City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dressing to Impress <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As someone who has dabbled in the dating world as an adult, I\u2019d be lying if I said my wardrobe didn\u2019t subtly shift when a crush entered the picture. I\u2019m not going to hide underneath layers upon layers of clothing when I\u2019m attracted to someone: If anything, my style becomes a bit more revealing. As fashion psychologist <u>Jennifer Heinen<\/u> puts it, we dress around seduction, or sex appeal, if you will.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> What you wear on a date often comes down to perception\u2014specifically, how you want to be seen. \u201cDo you want the person to desire your brain? Do you want the person to desire your body?\u201d Heinen suggests pondering. \u201cThis is always going to reflect back onto what you&#8217;re wearing.\u201d Stylist Samantha Dawn seconds this notion, encouraging her clients to stay authentic rather than performative: \u201cThat way, they&#8217;re attracting the right people, the right opportunities, and the right relationships.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@reneerapp \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In a similar vein, your style may change depending on whether you\u2019re dating casually or with long-term intentions. When it comes to the former, Heinen says there is often a physical component. \u201cYou might be dating to have sex, and therefore dressing less for who you are and more for what you will get from it,\u201d the expert notes. Date night outfits often lean in the seductive, revealing direction for a reason, after all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Alternatively, when pursuing something more serious, you might strive to look a bit more polished rather than overtly provocative. Anyone who&#8217;s ever found themselves overthinking their ensemble for an early date with someone who looks incredible on paper\u2014or for meeting your SO&#8217;s parents\u2014knows this well.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Reality Stars Are Finally Real Stars<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">The &#8220;Power Lesbian&#8221; Has Always Been the Ultimate Office Siren<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Couples Effect <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Heinen, the connection between style and psychology runs deep. \u201cOur personality is shaped by the five closest people we have in our lives, and oftentimes a romantic partner, after a while, falls into that,\u201d she shares.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As such, Heinen notes how you\u2019ll inevitably change in various ways as a relationship progresses, some of which may involve your wardrobe. Over time, for instance, you might find yourself leaning into the same fabrics or silhouettes as your partner. This manifests most obviously via matching moments (think Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in orange at the <em>Marty Supreme<\/em> premiere, or Tom Holland and Zendaya leaving a dinner date in coordinating burgundy), but can also happen more aesthetically. Kourtney Kardashian Barker, for instance, has embraced a more grunge-inspired aesthetic over the course of her relationship with husband Travis Barker. Some have dubbed it &#8220;rockstar girlfriend&#8221; style, but no matter what you call it, she&#8217;s been reveling in the rush of inspiration that so often comes with romance.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images \/ @kourtneykardash \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Yearning Fashion in Pop Culture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Some of pop culture&#8217;s most iconic romantic leads have decidedly influenced how the masses dress. For example, on <em>Sex and the City<\/em>, Carrie Bradshaw slips into a naked dress for her first date with Big\u2014a silhouette that has long been synonymous with sex appeal. The iconic character&#8217;s style across the entire series has become an eternal source of inspiration for many real-life New Yorkers, and it&#8217;s no wonder why: She knows just how to adapt to the date at hand while staying true to her signature aesthetic (no shortage of joyfully impractical footwear here).\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>HBO \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meanwhile, more recently, in <em>The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em>, Isabel &#8220;Belly&#8221; Conklin goes from wearing oversized sweatshirts and denim cutoffs at the beginning of the show to romantic, flowy dresses as her love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher unfolds. Later in the series, her style evolves again when she gets a &#8220;breakup bob&#8221; and adopts a more Parisian sensibility\u2014and these elements of self-discovery simultaneously lead her to her next romantic era.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jennyhan \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These looks can serve as a mood board, guiding viewers in how they approach their own dating style. On the other hand, stylist JenniLee believes that yearning fashion in entertainment can sometimes be detrimental to the masses, as it can send a message that you always need to reinvent yourself for the sake of trying to land someone else.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Where to Draw the Line <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with adjusting your style for a crush or new relationship. Still, Lee cautions against teetering into costume territory, as you don&#8217;t want to abandon your individual tastes entirely. Heinen recommends a simple gut check: Would you still wear the look if you already felt fully loved and secure? \u201cIf the answer is no, then it might be a costume,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf you\u2019re already feeling safe and chosen, you don&#8217;t have to prove your worth.\u201d Likewise, Dawn encourages her clients not to dress for the approval of others, but to express themselves, \u201cbecause at the end of the day, you want somebody who wants <em>you<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Heinen also encourages thinking about who your outfits are attracting in the first place: \u201cAre you dressing in a way that reflects who you are now\u2014or a version of yourself you\u2019ve already outgrown?\u201d Questions like these are worth periodically revisiting to ensure you&#8217;re prioritizing your sense of self, both within your outfits and in general.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Staying true to yourself when dating is key. Heinen jokes that a past relationship ended over a coat (well, sort of). \u201cHe made a lot of remarks throughout the years regarding what I wore,\u201d she recalls. After falling in love with a jacket one day, she had thoughts rushing through her head about what he might say about it if he were at the store with her, prompting her to feel uneasy. As a result, she decided to finally break things off\u2014and returned the next day for the coat.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Dress for Yourself While Dating <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don\u2019t forget to think about your relationship with yourself amid the dating cycle. If you\u2019re having\u00a0insecurities, Lee suggests journaling how you want to feel before trying on clothes. When it does come time to assemble a date look, she says to crank up the music and try on pieces that make you feel sexy and empowered, without thinking about the other person. \u201cHone in on what\u2019s clicking for you,\u201d she recommends. \u201cThen, out of the two or three top contenders, think about which serves the best purchase purpose for where you\u2019re going.\u201d She says to think of it as a mini date with yourself before the actual meet-up.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And instead of committing to new silhouettes, consider testing the waters with a clothing rental service, which is an accessible\u2014and earth-friendly\u2014way to explore your style. \u201cIt might be a little worn in, which lends to the idea that you\u2019ve had the piece for a while,\u201d Lee says about renting, borrowing, or shopping secondhand. In other words, it reads effortless rather than try-hard: \u201cYou&#8217;re still wearing something sexy or edgy, but it looks lived-in.\u201d Best of all, there\u2019s no buyer&#8217;s remorse if sparks didn\u2019t fly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It happens to the best of us: You start crushing on someone (or enter a new relationship), and the pressure to impress them leads you to make an unexpected outfit decision or two\u2014or several. Before you know it, your outfits look totally different from before this person entered your consciousness. Whether or not the romance works out, you may be wondering how you got here, plus how to balance this natural tendency with your personal taste.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fashion has always had a psychological side. More often than not, our outfits are influenced by how we wish to be perceived. A job interview, for instance, might call for a look that reflects your most professional, put-together self, while meeting someone new may prompt clothing that guarantees a good first impression. This theory extends to our romantic lives, as it\u2019s natural for our style to adapt to a new crush or a budding relationship. Below, <strong>we dive into how love and attraction influence what we wear<\/strong>, complete with insights from stylists and a fashion psychologist.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Samantha Dawn is a personal stylist and coach who uses psychology to help elevate clients&#8217; everyday and professional style.<\/li>\n<li>Jennifer Heinen is a London-based fashion psychologist and style coach.<\/li>\n<li>JenniLee is a fashion stylist and image consultant based in New York City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dressing to Impress <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As someone who has dabbled in the dating world as an adult, I\u2019d be lying if I said my wardrobe didn\u2019t subtly shift when a crush entered the picture. I\u2019m not going to hide underneath layers upon layers of clothing when I\u2019m attracted to someone: If anything, my style becomes a bit more revealing. As fashion psychologist <u>Jennifer Heinen<\/u> puts it, we dress around seduction, or sex appeal, if you will.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> What you wear on a date often comes down to perception\u2014specifically, how you want to be seen. \u201cDo you want the person to desire your brain? Do you want the person to desire your body?\u201d Heinen suggests pondering. \u201cThis is always going to reflect back onto what you&#8217;re wearing.\u201d Stylist Samantha Dawn seconds this notion, encouraging her clients to stay authentic rather than performative: \u201cThat way, they&#8217;re attracting the right people, the right opportunities, and the right relationships.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-sR4RuilUJxdhOOTW68Zl_WpKeM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_30_520215897_18517411111020553_5634063982893314028_n-4512aa06029541aea6650c6993adf566.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Renee Rapp wears a leather jacket, white top, black shorts, sheer dotted tights, and pumps while seated on couch\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@reneerapp \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In a similar vein, your style may change depending on whether you\u2019re dating casually or with long-term intentions. When it comes to the former, Heinen says there is often a physical component. \u201cYou might be dating to have sex, and therefore dressing less for who you are and more for what you will get from it,\u201d the expert notes. Date night outfits often lean in the seductive, revealing direction for a reason, after all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Alternatively, when pursuing something more serious, you might strive to look a bit more polished rather than overtly provocative. Anyone who&#8217;s ever found themselves overthinking their ensemble for an early date with someone who looks incredible on paper\u2014or for meeting your SO&#8217;s parents\u2014knows this well.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/iyW1PC_JWLR_5HouM_R7uert2Xs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2258183562-4e6f965816f54d7b85e710eed19e43fc.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alice Barbier and JS Roques wear coordinating tailored looks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Reality Stars Are Finally Real Stars<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UTIIL5Y3HWR9G-1ZZPLFNx4rNmo=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_RealityRealStars_LeadRecirc_alt2-22660e04dfcf44c3be8d51bbff65a7a5.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Four women posing together each wearing formal attire\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">The &#8220;Power Lesbian&#8221; Has Always Been the Ultimate Office Siren<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/dNjrgZ0HH9UtYEsGs112zGmvWc8=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LesbianOfficeSiren_LeadRecirc-ecaec0f6cf704760b39fd2d122c9d07e.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tamara Tunie with a group of individuals indoors attending an event holding glasses\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Couples Effect <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Heinen, the connection between style and psychology runs deep. \u201cOur personality is shaped by the five closest people we have in our lives, and oftentimes a romantic partner, after a while, falls into that,\u201d she shares.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> As such, Heinen notes how you\u2019ll inevitably change in various ways as a relationship progresses, some of which may involve your wardrobe. Over time, for instance, you might find yourself leaning into the same fabrics or silhouettes as your partner. This manifests most obviously via matching moments (think Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Kylie Jenner in orange at the <em>Marty Supreme<\/em> premiere, or Tom Holland and Zendaya leaving a dinner date in coordinating burgundy), but can also happen more aesthetically. Kourtney Kardashian Barker, for instance, has embraced a more grunge-inspired aesthetic over the course of her relationship with husband Travis Barker. Some have dubbed it &#8220;rockstar girlfriend&#8221; style, but no matter what you call it, she&#8217;s been reveling in the rush of inspiration that so often comes with romance.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vwV_lIV_KFFf7QZRHuktstOOBO0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-5d382f01633b4d048890e5bf39382f80.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Zendaya and Tom Holland wearing burgundy outfits, and Kourtney Kardashian posing with Travis Barker while wearing patterned top and holding drumsticks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images \/ @kourtneykardash \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Yearning Fashion in Pop Culture <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Some of pop culture&#8217;s most iconic romantic leads have decidedly influenced how the masses dress. For example, on <em>Sex and the City<\/em>, Carrie Bradshaw slips into a naked dress for her first date with Big\u2014a silhouette that has long been synonymous with sex appeal. The iconic character&#8217;s style across the entire series has become an eternal source of inspiration for many real-life New Yorkers, and it&#8217;s no wonder why: She knows just how to adapt to the date at hand while staying true to her signature aesthetic (no shortage of joyfully impractical footwear here).\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lMumbmh3UFPZOyZ75q-Sc3-1mMU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-faf4494d7f504a91b15f637479d12f99.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Jessica Parker Carrie Bradshaw side-by-side in tan and green dresses\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>HBO \/ Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meanwhile, more recently, in <em>The Summer I Turned Pretty<\/em>, Isabel &#8220;Belly&#8221; Conklin goes from wearing oversized sweatshirts and denim cutoffs at the beginning of the show to romantic, flowy dresses as her love triangle with brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher unfolds. Later in the series, her style evolves again when she gets a &#8220;breakup bob&#8221; and adopts a more Parisian sensibility\u2014and these elements of self-discovery simultaneously lead her to her next romantic era.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2oiNL3ZtrNt2bWLrTAIlG0aKXhg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_32_537017647_18521136583048790_8063932410507827399_n-2e1365b880814d658b34fb21d1e1bcc6.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lola Tung as Belly Conklin wears white dress, Coach bag, and hair clip while standing with Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher in blue polo and slacks\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jennyhan \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These looks can serve as a mood board, guiding viewers in how they approach their own dating style. On the other hand, stylist JenniLee believes that yearning fashion in entertainment can sometimes be detrimental to the masses, as it can send a message that you always need to reinvent yourself for the sake of trying to land someone else.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Where to Draw the Line <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with adjusting your style for a crush or new relationship. Still, Lee cautions against teetering into costume territory, as you don&#8217;t want to abandon your individual tastes entirely. Heinen recommends a simple gut check: Would you still wear the look if you already felt fully loved and secure? \u201cIf the answer is no, then it might be a costume,\u201d she explains. \u201cIf you\u2019re already feeling safe and chosen, you don&#8217;t have to prove your worth.\u201d Likewise, Dawn encourages her clients not to dress for the approval of others, but to express themselves, \u201cbecause at the end of the day, you want somebody who wants <em>you<\/em>.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Heinen also encourages thinking about who your outfits are attracting in the first place: \u201cAre you dressing in a way that reflects who you are now\u2014or a version of yourself you\u2019ve already outgrown?\u201d Questions like these are worth periodically revisiting to ensure you&#8217;re prioritizing your sense of self, both within your outfits and in general.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hsNXfD-hgEdLJj7UL0TBQrjXMs4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-2239465063-d1add1d2dab8485eb77080df67bb4cf7.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Milla Lapidus and Damso wear coordinating outfits while walking hand in hand\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Staying true to yourself when dating is key. Heinen jokes that a past relationship ended over a coat (well, sort of). \u201cHe made a lot of remarks throughout the years regarding what I wore,\u201d she recalls. After falling in love with a jacket one day, she had thoughts rushing through her head about what he might say about it if he were at the store with her, prompting her to feel uneasy. As a result, she decided to finally break things off\u2014and returned the next day for the coat.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Dress for Yourself While Dating <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don\u2019t forget to think about your relationship with yourself amid the dating cycle. If you\u2019re having\u00a0insecurities, Lee suggests journaling how you want to feel before trying on clothes. When it does come time to assemble a date look, she says to crank up the music and try on pieces that make you feel sexy and empowered, without thinking about the other person. \u201cHone in on what\u2019s clicking for you,\u201d she recommends. \u201cThen, out of the two or three top contenders, think about which serves the best purchase purpose for where you\u2019re going.\u201d She says to think of it as a mini date with yourself before the actual meet-up.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And instead of committing to new silhouettes, consider testing the waters with a clothing rental service, which is an accessible\u2014and earth-friendly\u2014way to explore your style. \u201cIt might be a little worn in, which lends to the idea that you\u2019ve had the piece for a while,\u201d Lee says about renting, borrowing, or shopping secondhand. In other words, it reads effortless rather than try-hard: \u201cYou&#8217;re still wearing something sexy or edgy, but it looks lived-in.\u201d Best of all, there\u2019s no buyer&#8217;s remorse if sparks didn\u2019t fly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/dating-style-influence-11902821&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9YCnlzgtxd9gpfcjqu8QOTriWj8=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/imgi_32_495370503_18509066887000135_744354762863832995_n-641c32a060154d9dbba3ccca797b8ce6.jpg&#8221;] Do We Dress For the Love Lives We Want? By Kelsey Stewart Kelsey Stewart Kelsey Stewart is a fashion and beauty writer who covers buzzy trends, celebrity style, the industry\u2019s must-have products, and more. 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