The Pursuit of the Power-Suit
Optimising Women’s Wellbeing Today Through the Application of Science to Style
Author(s): Yasmina Nessim

Explore how science and fashion psychology can be implemented in everyday life to help maximise mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Publication Date 10 September, 2025 Available in all formats
ISBN: 9781916704763
Pages: 186

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What if the key to wellbeing lay not only on a therapist’s couch, but on a coat hanger? And what if your wardrobe wasn’t just storage — but strategy?

In The Pursuit of the Power-Suit, fashion psychologist Yasmina Nessim unveils the transformative power of clothing through S.U.I.T.S.; her five-pillar framework. With elegance and wit, Nessim guides readers through the emerging field of fashion psychology, where neuroscience meets style, and getting dressed becomes an act of empowerment. And this is no dry academic thesis, far from it. With a voice equal parts professor and provocateur, Nessim blends research, case studies, and cultural commentary to show how the garments we choose shape not just how we look — but how we feel, think, and connect.

Equal parts theory and theatre, The Pursuit of the Power-Suit is a sartorial symposium for the curious, the considered, and the chronically overdressed. So, sit back and layer up — you’re about to be intellectually tailored.

Yasmina Nessim is a fashion psychologist, researcher, and founder of pstyled — a global consultancy dedicated to helping individuals harness the psychological power of clothing. With an academic background in organisational psychology, and positive psychology, her work blends scientific rigour with real-world application. Through her own empirical research, Yasmina explores how fashion influences emotional wellbeing, identity, and performance. She currently consults clients around the world, using style as a tool for transformation. The Pursuit of the Power-Suit is her debut book — and her life’s mission in hardcover.

About The Book

What if the key to wellbeing lay not only on a therapist’s couch, but on a coat hanger? And what if your wardrobe wasn’t just storage — but strategy?

In The Pursuit of the Power-Suit, fashion psychologist Yasmina Nessim unveils the transformative power of clothing through S.U.I.T.S.; her five-pillar framework. With elegance and wit, Nessim guides readers through the emerging field of fashion psychology, where neuroscience meets style, and getting dressed becomes an act of empowerment. And this is no dry academic thesis, far from it. With a voice equal parts professor and provocateur, Nessim blends research, case studies, and cultural commentary to show how the garments we choose shape not just how we look — but how we feel, think, and connect.

Equal parts theory and theatre, The Pursuit of the Power-Suit is a sartorial symposium for the curious, the considered, and the chronically overdressed. So, sit back and layer up — you’re about to be intellectually tailored.

About The Author

Yasmina Nessim is a fashion psychologist, researcher, and founder of pstyled — a global consultancy dedicated to helping individuals harness the psychological power of clothing. With an academic background in organisational psychology, and positive psychology, her work blends scientific rigour with real-world application. Through her own empirical research, Yasmina explores how fashion influences emotional wellbeing, identity, and performance. She currently consults clients around the world, using style as a tool for transformation. The Pursuit of the Power-Suit is her debut book — and her life’s mission in hardcover.

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Witty, fun and takes you away! The Pursuit of the Power Suit is a sharp, inspiring read that goes far beyond fashion. It’s about confidence, presence, and how what we wear can become a tool rather than a costume.

What I loved most is how practical yet empowering the book is it doesn’t tell you to “fit into” a mold, but instead helps you build a power image that actually reflects who you are. The writing is clear, relatable, and grounded in real experience, making it feel both aspirational and achievable.
Loved how real and reflective this book is. A thoughtful and beautifully written book that makes you pause, reflect, and see things a little differently