Many of us might choose to wear yellow, orange and red when we want to raise our mood, as they’re associated with sunshine, holidays and feel-good memories. But pink can also be an incredible colour to wear when you need an extra boost.

In particular, Baker-Miller pink – a purplish shade reminiscent of Instagram-approved millennial pink – was found to have a marked effect on human emotions after extensive research. During the 60s and 70s, Alexander Schauss of the American Institute for Biosocial Research concluded that this calming shade reduced aggression, lowered the heart rate and induced a sense of calm.

Such is the influence of this colour that it has gone on to be used correctional facilities worldwide to promote calm. If you’re starting to feel a bit cabin fever-y while stuck indoors, this soothing shade could provide an instant tonic to reduce feelings of anxiety and leave you feeling serene and focused.

Ready to embrace dressing for happiness? Whether you’re looking for a mood-boosting knit to throw over your stay-at-home uniform, or a statement shirt that’s as soothing as it is stylish, these pieces capture the spirit of colour therapy.

Wearing these joyous colours will make you feel happier