OMG! OMG! Her wallet’s with Harry Potter! She must be a Harry Potter fan…I wish I could talk to her.
A scenario like the one above probably happened to you, since you’re a Potterhead. And if two people that like the same things, share the same opinions or have common hobbies stumble upon each other, the likelihood of creating a connection and a friendship is pretty high.
Wearing Harry Potter-inspired clothes means you allow your favourite series to help you express your identity better. It’s just what happens with everybody else if you take a second to reflect. You allow your personality to influence your outfits. Your personality is consequently impacted by what you like and what form of art you consume. And if you happen to be a Potterhead, why would you let the muggles who don’t understand fandom psychology get you down? Why wouldn’t you wear your best Harry Potter clothes and let others know this is your favourite series? This might raise the chances they give this fantastic series a try, too. You can also wear non-invasive accessories and clothes to show support to your Harry Potter community if you like being low-profile.
However, if you choose to express your fan culture, know there’s a terrific advantage to being a Metamorphmagus: you can switch styles.
If you’re into the Harry Potter series and want to upgrade your wardrobe but have difficulty figuring out how, the following tips will help you.
Show the world you’re a Potterhead
Fandom, or fan culture, is a term used to describe communities that share the same enjoyment towards an aspect of popular culture, such as movies, bands, books, sports, etc. Fandom is an example of participatory culture and involves fans that don’t only act as consumers but also engage in fan art, fan fiction, cosplay and other forms of interactions with persons or fictional universes.
Understanding how your brain functions is important to disinhibit and express your passion for Harry Potter. When you wear your Potterhead outside, and not only inside, you do the following things:
- Support and contribute to your Harry Potter community
- Lower the barriers to your artistic expression and civic engagement
- Informally mentor the least experienced members and novices by passing along your knowledge
- Feel some social connection with other Potterheads.
You’ve taken comfort in knowing that psychological research behind your Harry Potter fan culture craze supports the benefits of expressing your fandom. Therefore, you’ll most likely display your Hogwarts-inspired items with crazy confidence next time you wear them.
Wear your favourite Harry Potter inspired accessories and clothes
Everybody has their ups and downs, and it’s normal you cling to anything that fuels some happiness after days when there’s a barrage of not-so-great news. Whether seeing an episode of your favourite series, calling a friend or wearing that Harry Potter tee brings you joy, you must acknowledge some effective dopamine dressing tips.
Figure out what items make you happy
You can easily become a victim of impulsive shopping, especially when you feel down and don’t know what else can gladden you as new clothes and accessories do. And it wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing, considering the items you purchase are as effective as they can in enhancing your mood.
Remember what objects make you smile to ensure your wardrobe and accessory spot uplift your spirit when you need a dopamine booster. These mood boosters can take the form of Hogwarts-related objects, clothes, accessories, books and anything that can combine your Harry Potter fondness with your favourite activities.
A professor of psychology from the Fashion Institute of Technology recommends you keep a journal to write down the objects that gladden you and make a goal to incorporate them into your life. This could be a key to improving the quality of your life, considering you most likely put other things at the top of your “to do ” and “to buy” checklist. How would you feel about receiving a “LeviOsa” t-shirt or home decoration? And how would scrolling through Harry Potter at Funko impact your mood? If you take a second to reflect, your dopamine shopping and fandom can be interlinked.
Wear appropriate and suitable colours
Going for vibrant colours in your closet and accessory box is best. Maybe it’s not a coincidence that shocking blue, green and red are colours Harry Potter fans wear when they feel like wannabe wizards. But if you’re more of a monochrome outfit lover, there are Harry Potter-inspired add-ons that can still do the wizardry trick for you, such as:
- A collection of socks
- A bright belt
- A vibrantly coloured wallet
- A Muggle-related key ring
- A backpack, purse or whatever you carry your belongings in.
Choose your wizarding style inspiration
This wizarding world gave birth to many styles, and you most likely already resonate with a character by now. Nevertheless, here is a list of inspirational styles Tonks would rejoice over:
- Dolores Umbridge. These are suitable for dainty, delicate persons that fancy twee things. Her signature features are a penchant for bows, pink clothes and pretty much anything that screams warm and fuzzy.
- Gilderoy Lockhart. This style fits any Potterhead that likes to be ahead of the latest trends, take pride in their appearance and do their best to look impeccable. To rock this style, ensure you choose nicely coloured and luxurious items.
- Hermione Granger. Hermione has intriguing looks and her most crucial style elements are leather book-backs, classic pieces with a preppy edge, collared T-shirts and layered cardigans and button-ups. These are perfect for the chilly England weather and go well with grey stockings.
- Harry Potter. Dressing like “The Boy Who Lived” will keep you comfortable and instantly recognisable. You’ll wear your usual white shirt and black trousers to get the most out of his style because the Hogwarts dress code requires everybody to look smashing. You can add signature accessories like Harry’s “broken glasses” and red and gold scarf.
Now you know how to spruce up your look and what benefits expressing your fandom brings, so you should do some introspection and see what Hogwarts-inspired items improve your outfits.
Keep it low-profile or make it big – the extent to which you choose to go is entirely up to you.
