Three Clothing Signals a Woman Has Been Alone for a Long Time, According to a Famous Expert
Clothes speak without words. They can be quiet, but their message is loud, especially when a woman's personal life feels paused and there is no date on the calendar for romance. The wardrobe can reveal more than words ever could, hinting that the heart is waiting or forgotten. Renowned fashion expert Evelina Khromchenko has studied this phenomenon on The Fashion Verdict. Looking back at many episodes and her interviews, she identifies three clear signals that come from the closet—three beacons that point to loneliness. They don’t always resemble a cry in a knitted cardigan, but the message is clear: something in love life is paused.
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First signal: overly revealing outfits
Not about daring necklines or thigh-high cuts. These are outfits that seem to shout: take me in your arms now. A deep neckline, a mini skirt, and skin-tight everything create a look where a woman tries to appear desirable, but the result is often exaggerated and off-putting. Evelina explains that when everything is all in one package, it’s scary: men become pushy and women feel helpless. Unfortunately, this approach rarely brings you closer to a relationship; it can push people away and make the path to connection harder.
Second signal: dull, grey look that blends into the background
The opposite extreme is a grey silhouette—a persona who forgot everything except work. The math-teaching outfit from The Fashion Verdict reads as comfortable, safe, and unremarkable. And yes, comfort matters. But when comfort becomes the sole criterion, style dies first. Boring trousers, three-piece suits, shapeless cardigans, and old-fashioned shirts in greys, blacks, and browns signal a desire to go unnoticed. Yet the world often works differently: the less you want attention, the quicker it slips away. Evelina notes that bright earrings, an interesting scarf, or a current cut signal that there is more beyond school, office, or home.
Third signal: surrendering to home wear
The woman who literally blends with a robe and a tracksuit—even if she only ran to the store for dumplings. She admits: I’m tired. Self-care can wait. Right now, nothing should pinch. We understand. But when a robe and tracksuit become the uniform of life, the brain stops perceiving the self as someone who wants more. It grows used to pajamas, coziness, and the sense that no one will notice. Then even a skirt feels theatrical and heels feel like punishment. Evelina reminds us that the wardrobe is a mirror, not a hanger. It reflects mood and also your relationship with yourself.
How to rethink your wardrobe and reclaim attention to yourself
Loneliness is not a sentence. But when it becomes a lifestyle, it grows into what you wear. Turn on the cool logic and review your pieces without mercy. If something is too revealing, add a touch of mystery. If something is too dull, refresh the color or cut. If something feels too cozy, remind yourself what the I, beautiful version looks like. The best antidote to loneliness is attention to yourself. When you become interesting to yourself, you become interesting to others. Have you noticed these signs in yourself or friends? Do you have your own trigger that says you have let yourself go?
