Are You Dressed Healthily?
The Connection Between Clothing, Energy, and Well-Being
Styling isn’t just about coordinating garments according to trends or social norms. It goes much deeper—into the realm of energy, health, and harmony between the body and clothing.
Recently, I experienced something truly unusual with three of my male clients. As they tried on new clothes, none of them looked in the mirror. Instead, they sat down, ran their hands over the fabric, lifted their arms, walked a few steps. Only after I asked—insisted, really—did they finally glance at their reflection, not out of curiosity, but as a gesture to me.
They didn’t need the mirror. They felt the clothes.
By contrast, women tend to do the opposite. We observe ourselves from every angle, front and back, often seeking opinions before making a decision. Yet we rarely ask: Do these clothes support my energy or drain it?
Over the years, I’ve learned to recognise a certain glow that emerges when someone is dressed in alignment with their essence. It’s not just about colour, cut, or style—it’s a sense of vitality that radiates when the garment is right. I search for this glow with every client, and I don’t stop until I find it. Often, only after a few rounds of trying on do I sense the person fully—then I know exactly what’s missing and what we need to discover together.
Clothing carries energy. Some pieces support us—physically, emotionally, energetically. Others quietly drain us.
The Healing Power of Natural Materials
More and more, I find myself drawn to natural materials. I admire silk, respect wool, and remain in awe of the softness and perfection of cashmere.
Recently, I read an insightful article by naturopath Erika Brajnik in Novi glas titled The Healing Power of Wool and Silk. Her words echoed my own growing beliefs. Erika explains that wool has warming and healing properties. When worn against the skin, it draws moisture and cold from the body—something modern sportswear is beginning to rediscover.
She also praises silk, describing it as the most vibrant fibre we know. It has the same pH level as human skin, making it the most physiologically compatible material. It doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils, thus maintaining hydration. Erika even notes that silk can ease pain—if you wrap a silk scarf around a sore neck overnight, you may feel relief by morning.
Together, wool and silk help regulate temperature, which becomes increasingly important when the body is weakened or under stress. When our internal systems don’t have to work as hard to stay warm or cool, we free up energy for healing, immunity, and overall wellness.
Erika recommends sleeping naked, covered in silk sheets and a wool blanket in winter. She personally wears a wool-silk blend undershirt year-round—and says she feels wonderful.
Clothes That Heal—and Those That Don’t
I believe she’s absolutely right. I’ve felt it myself—particularly in moments when I take off a beautiful but synthetic blouse. The relief is instant, almost as though I’ve removed a pair of ski boots. Comfortable and chic though it may seem, my body always tells the truth.
Fashion and health are not separate. In fact, the way we dress ourselves is part of how we care for ourselves. The texture of a fabric, its breathability, the way it moves with the body—all these qualities influence how we feel, how we function, and even how we interact with others.
So I ask you:
Are you dressed healthily today?
Can you feel your clothing supporting your energy—or quietly suppressing it?