Six accessories that may signal low confidence

In 2025, when the world is talking about "quiet luxury" and fashion without ostentatious glitz, what we wear and why we wear it both matter. Clothes and accessories are not just items; they are signals. They often reveal more than words: about our mood, anxiety, and even attempts to appear more confident than we really are.

Find out what your favorite pieces might be communicating, according to RBC-Ukraine.

Accessories that signal your insecurities

Sunglasses you don't want to take off

Shades are comfortable, but sometimes they become a shield rather than an accessory. Behind dark glasses, it's easier to avoid eye contact, not show emotions, and keep a distance. If you wear them even indoors, it may not be the light, but the desire to hide.

Try this: leave your glasses in your bag in a coffee shop or store. Look people in the eye. It may seem like a small thing, but it's moments like this that bring back the feeling of openness.

Items with big logos

Sometimes, loud brands become a substitute for inner confidence. However, the fashion world has long since shifted to a different wave — quality is more important than name recognition.

Try this: complement one bright item with restrained elements. Let your gestures, smile, or confidence in your voice attract attention rather than the logo.

Headphones that don't come off

Music is a great escape, but wearing headphones when you're in line or walking can also shut you off from the world. It's like saying, "Don't bother me". However, by doing so, we miss out on random smiles and short conversations.

Try this: walk around the city without music. Hear the noise, the voices, the life around you. Such pauses relieve tension better than any meditation.

A massive watch as proof of success

A watch loses its meaning when it becomes a status symbol rather than part of one's image. Some people wear heavy models to feel important and show off.

Try this: treat your watch as a personal item, not for other people's eyes. When there is no need to prove anything, lightness appears. It is a true sign of confidence.

A cap or hat that stays on your head

Sometimes, a hat is simply part of one's style. But sometimes, we hide our fatigue, dissatisfaction, and unwillingness to be seen under it.

Try this: take off your hat for at least a few minutes when you feel safe. Look at yourself in the mirror without "protection." Instead of looking for flaws in your reflection, look for calmness.

We all build up a "little armor" for ourselves from time to time. This is normal. The important thing to remember is that true style isn't about status or hidden fears.

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