To think getting dressed everyday will make me feel better

[Courgettequeen]

I have not worn makeup or done hair since lockdown.

Would it make a difference in my mood to get dressed every day and put on a full face?

Does it help anyone feel better?

Definitely helps me. I've been making an effort to put on jeans and a nice blouse/top/jumper (I'd wear this sort of thing to work as my workplace is v casual), do my makeup as I normally would and my hair. I also paint my nails weekly still and apply a bit of tan every so often so that I can feel confident in summery clothes as the weather has been nice. Yes, not many people see me (I go for a walk/run everyday but otherwise haven't been to a shop or anywhere public) but I feel more like 'me' when I look like me and as a result things don't feel quite so upside down. Don't get me wrong, I've had some PJ days at weekends but I would do that now and again in normal times too! I always have more energy and a better outlook when I'm properly dressed, showered and groomed!

I started wearing dresses again. Showering and doing my hair and makeup
The days I wasn't doing this made me feel worse.
Whatever gets you through
I have a few video calls and it's nice to not feel embarrassed

I don’t wear makeup

But I am getting up and showered and getting dressed and looking presentable every day

I like to be clean and tidy

For sure. I shower every day after my first few work calls and yoga. Get dressed in something I feel nice in, even if its just a tracksuit. I wash my hair every few days (I leave it to dry naturally as my hair is wavy). Keep my nails and eyebrows, etc tidy, wear perfume. I don't wear much make up anyway but always put a bit on. I feel better when I catch myself in the mirror and I think my DH might appreciate me not letting myself go to wrack and ruin. He makes an effort every day too.

I was really unsettled the first couple of days of lockdown, but then got myself into a routine, which included getting dressed as if I was going to the office as normal - not my full suits, but smart dresses and tops/trousers. And that was enough to make me feel settled again!

I'm getting showered, hair, makeup, nice clothes (but not work clothes) Monday - Friday. On a Friday I wear a dress for #dressupfriday. Nails/toenails painted as normal. I am doing a lot of work video stuff, but mainly I just see DP and the cat other than a walk. I change into "lounge wear" about 6, and do an exercise DVD before dinner - that kind of separates off work and home.

On a weekend, I tend to have a bath, then just put on joggers/jumper, no makeup.

I don't think it's shallow, and I don't care if other people do. Equally, no judgement if people are wearing pjs for weeks on end. I think it's a case of "whatever gets you through the night" at the moment.

I wear make up if I am on a bloody zoom call, the camera does nothing for me and when I am presenting to 200+ I don't want to scare them off!

I haven't 'proper' work clothes on though, generally gym gear or jeans and a jumper. I hate staying in pjs all day as it makes me feel like i'm ill but I certainly don't judge anyone who does!

I wear makeup for video calls but I make sure I’m showered, hair washed and dressed every day and I am even wearing perfume just to make me feel a bit better and more normal!

I've plaited my hair this morning as an experiment. There's a bit too much 'face' for my liking so I've added a turban type headband as well. An interesting look for the morning dog walk.

Same as lots of you- I dip in and out of wearing make-up, I wear it for Zoom calls with students and with friends, not with close family though. I feel much better about myself if I catch sight of myself in the mirror and think 'not too bad' rather than run away screaming. Dress every day.

I haven’t really worn make up either and my hair is almost always tied up. I do get dressed every day but I don’t own pyjamas so that’s probably the biggest reason .

I don't wear much make-up usually. But I find putting on clothes (even comfy ones) and having a nice hot shower and brushing through my hair makes me feel tons better. An occasional PJ and duvet day is fine, but I like to have the mental structure of getting up most days

I enjoyed it at first but I’ve felt a bit grubby the last few days. I’ve ordered some plain but nice cotton t shirts from online and I might order some new white trainers - air forces or just plain white supergas or something so that when I wear my leggings, tee, trainer combo it’s not my walking/jogging trainers which are getting grubby, and random creased t shirts. I went to the supermarket yesterday and honestly felt so scruffy. I know it shouldn’t matter but other women in just jeans, a normal top and sandals with a bit of makeup on looked lovely.
It doesn’t help that I have really wild hair that needs blow drying and straighteners to it before it looks normal. I’ve had French braids or the ‘miss trunchbull bun’ for most of lockdown and I’m feeling a bit unattractive tbh

I'm pretty much retired, and so my real life involves doing much the same as lockdown. I walk the dog, cook, garden, shop, meet friends, read, exercise etc... always wearing decent clothes -- never PJs or trackies after I've had a shower. It's madness to think nice jeans and a cashmere jumper are too much effort for everyday life. I like clothes, but don't need formal workwear or much party stuff. It's all part of maintaining an interest in life which is the key to mental health, self-esteem, and confidence. It's self-preservation and definitely not shallow, superficial or stupid. Don't let anyone tell you that it is!

Great, just got out of the bath and about to straighten my hair (a 40 minute process) and put on jeans and a nice top, and DP announces we have a DIY project to do ! I’ve told him to crack on and I’ll join him but he’s ‘waiting for me’ 😭

If it works for you, sure. I don't wear makeup but I still brush my hair and wear clothes. It's a comfort thing.

Before this I wore make up everyday but have only worn it a couple of times recently .
I do get fully dressed everyday and find that makes me feel much better and more ‘normal’ .
The make up now and again helps too .
Dd is in lounge wear today just because it’s chiller but normally she is in proper clothes too

Have usual daily shower and dressed but no work Xoom to deal with so I don’t wear make up or nicer clothes than jeans and jumper / t. I would if I did.

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I haven't actually admitted this to anyone but I have a deal with some local dog owning friends who I used to walk with that we will have "dress up Friday". We walk our dogs wearing dresses and decent shoes every Friday and then post photos of ourselves on our WhatsApp group

Last Friday I wore a tea dress and a fascinator that I had from a family wedding years ago! I realise it sounds totally dumb but it's just a bit of fun

@Waspie Ah I love that

I'm WFH and wearing tshirts and jeans / leggings rather than jeans and smart top or a dress. Leggings are useful because I can do yoga on the rug without the hassle of changing. No make up, but I don't generally bother anyway. The big difference is washing hair every 2-3 days in an effort to break the daily washing cycle. Not worked yet!

I try to shower and dress for the day but don't wash and blow dry my hair or do makeup. I only do that if I have to go on camera 🤣

It does help me to feel organised and in work mode.

Thanks Yorkshire DP thinks it's weird because we never used to wear dresses to walk our dogs but it makes us laugh and that's the point of it really.

OP I think if it makes you feel better about yourself then getting dressed and wearing makeup is a good idea.

I don't wear make up but I do like shoes. So if I'm feeling particularly low or stir crazy I put on a pair of heels for a few hours (then take them off with a sigh of relief because they're killing my feet!)

Whatever works for you

I always get dressed as nicely as possible, do my hair and put make up on.

It makes me feel much better.