I used to work for this great company where everyone was alot of fun, very laidback, and always dressed up. I used to wake up every morning very happy and excited for work, plan my outfits, and actually look forward to working. Sadly I was laid off and now I am at another great company which turned out to be a better opportunity but more serious and the environment seems more isolated. Everyone is mostly engrossed in their own work, not many talk to each other, very corporate like environment. At first, I used to dress up everyday and be excited to come to work but with time, I feel like I have lost interest in everything. For one, I can’t stop missing and thinking about my old job and the people there. I wake up every morning feeling blah and not looking forward to my day at all. I dress shabbily or whatever I can get my hands on in the morning. I don’t remember the last time I did my hair to come to work or put on makeup. I feel like I keep looking for incentives to try and look my best, and in this case, there aren’t any. I keep thinking… if I dress up, it will be a waste of my time because noone sees or cares. However, very surprisingly, it is taking a toll on my personality and the clothes seem to be dictating my moods as well. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to change my jobs or look for something else because as I mentioned before, it is a better opportunity and being laidoff was a blessing in disguise careerwise. Please help
P.S - I am not married, live away from my family, and have very few friends so it’s not like I go out to have fun that much. I guess I am looking for my 10 hours at work to be more fun
I have a friend who works from home and every morning he wears his suit He told me his suit/clothes ensure that is at work and he feels like he is at work. It helps his mentally. If he wore jeans and polo top he wouldn't feel the same way and that would negatively affect his work.
Personally, when I wear a suit which is most of the time I do feel different when Im in my jeans/non work clothes. I feel different in a good way.
Seriously thou yes it does effect sometimes , but I like casual style of clothing so I can’t understand putting on makeup etc doing hair every single day. Thats my "dressing"formal routine but to each their own.if it effects your mood then yes u should make the effort.
maybe start a blog about ur outfit or the story behind it? Doesn’t have to be a pro-a blog on gs would do like with pictures of maybe the jewelry/outfit/hairstyle u choose & why.
I’m sure girly girly guppies will love that stuff & you can get the interaction u want.There is a **what are you wearing today thread **…in fashion n beauty or somewhere on Gs . Alhamd u are blessed to have a better opportunity career wise & I’m sure bing laid off you know how many ppl would die to be in ur place so focus on that positive, maybe ur feeling nostalgic so grab a lunch with ur old work mates n catch up?
So I think you already answered your question of your mood being associated with your dress, YES it makes a huge difference. You're looking for motivation to do it in the new place. My suggestion would be to start noticing stuff other people wear and start complimenting them. It doesn't have to be a whole conversation- something like Cathy love the shoes or Mike nice tie today. You'll see that people will start reciprocating soon enough. Good luck :)
to GS , join us in cafe & u wont be bored @ work 
