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YourTango contributor Christine Schoenwald cited research by Columbia Business School Professor Adam Galinsky and his co-author exploring the concept of “enclothed cognition”—the idea that what people wear can systematically influence their psychological processes. Drawing on findings from the study Enclothed Cognition, the article explains how clothing associated with certain traits or roles can affect attention, confidence, and performance. Galinsky’s research shows that attire is not merely symbolic or aesthetic; it can meaningfully shape how individuals think, feel, and behave in everyday and professional contexts.
