How Being An Introvert Influences What You Wear

What you choose to wear in today’s society can say a lot about who you are. Nowadays, how you dress is a conscious decision that serves a desire for self-expression. So it only makes sense that your personality comes out through your clothing.

If you fall under one of the introverted personality types, you might find yourself prioritizing comfort level and clothing quality over other factors like standing out in a crowd or making a statement. What you choose to wear can heavily influence things like your confidence level and ability to manage stress during a day. That’s why introverts dress consciously. If they don’t feel right about what they’re wearing, they’re more likely to feel overwhelmed by all the others things that happen when they’re out and about.

For those reasons, you could say an outfit may literally be the difference between a bad day and a good day. Intrigued? Find out the other ways your style is impacted by your personality type below.


You’re Picky With Accessories

Any accessory should compliment the rest of your outfit, that much is obvious. But how do you decide what makes a good accessory? Should it level up your look? Be functional above all else? The accessories you choose to pair with your clothing can completely transform the look and feel of your attire, which is why introverts can seem choosey when it comes to the little things.

It may not seem like a big deal if you choose to wear a certain watch over another or carry a rucksack over a backpack, but factors like clashing designs or unusual color pairings could make an introvert feel insecure about their fashion choices.

Rather than worry about negative feelings later on, an introvert might prefer to make a choice that they’re unlikely to regret when it’s too late. If they liked an accessory, they’re more likely to use it again and for multiple outings. You know what they say, don’t mess with what works.

You Wear What Makes You Feel Safe

If you can immediately picture a specific piece from your closet when you think of comfort, then you know the feeling introverts get when they wear something that makes them feel safe. Most people would probably prefer to feel comfortable no matter what they’re wearing, but that isn’t always possible.

For introverts, feeling safe through their clothes doesn’t mean they have to wear pajamas or sweats in the office. Knowing what gives them confidence and having those go-to pieces in their wardrobe is what matters.

It wouldn’t be surprising for an introvert to stick to a distinct style and wear similar clothing. They know what makes them feel at ease and they use that knowledge to create a sense of security when they’re outside their comfort zone. Whether it be an old comfy sweater, a graphic tee, or something else, an introvert can count on it being a reassurance rather than a hindrance during their day.

You Appreciate Simple Outfits

It can only be expected that you’ll attract attention if you wear flashy clothes. From an introvert’s perspective, “flashy” might not match what most people imagine. Rather than clothing that obviously sticks out and is meant to look showy, even normal, casual clothing can still seem overly flashy to an introvert.

If you prefer to keep your style simple to purposefully blend in, then you may be more introverted than you think. Simplistic is used interchangeably with the word minimalist these days, so if you’re keeping it simple, you’re probably used to wearing neutral colors like black, gray, or white and basic items like monochromatic tees and blue jeans. However, since minimalistic designs have been in-trend in recent years, you could find yourself looking pretty fashionable without intending to in the end.

Wearing Color Makes You Brave

A popular question you probably hear in nearly any social interaction is about your favorite color. For introverts, that can be a pretty big question. Specifically, if it’s about what colors they’re willing to wear. They could feel that certain colors look better on them than others and that’s a good place to start in terms of what they wear.

Regardless of whether an introvert chooses to wear colors that suites them or not, the conscious decision of wearing color at all is often a courageous decision on their part. So when they do decide to mix things up and add some color, they do so knowing the “risk” of calling attention to themselves and being more open to it. Many introverts might change up their style or wear untypical colors for their persona when they feel more confident or at least want to work towards feeling that way.




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Hana Othman

Hana Othman is the founder of SimpleHermit.com and identifies as an INFJ. Most days you can find her typing away or reading a book. Beyond that, she keeps busy as a dog and cat mom.