Wearing nice clothes can boost your mood

Students who dress up for class said wearing nice clothes improves their mood for the day and helps them feel more prepared to learn.

“I think when I look more presentable, I feel more presentable, which helps me to better focus in class instead of focusing on not looking up to par,” Maura Riordan, a first-year environmental science student, said.

Riordan said dressing nicely helps her make the best first impression, especially with professors.

One first-year student, Maddie Radike, who was wearing a black pea coat and a new necklace a friend made for her, said she prefers to dress nicely for class because it helps her stay more awake.

Students choose a wide variety of clothing styles and favorite items when it comes to dressing up for class.

Some students say wearing nice clothes can help boost their confidence. Shown, first-year public health student Mac Johnston.

A study in the Social Psychology and Personality Journal confirmed wearing formal attire improved participants’ scores on abstract reasoning tests.