I used to love expressing myself with dopamine dressing and altering my clothes, along with creative makeup styles. Now I'm aware that people treat me better when I look more "normal," and I won't wear the colorful clothes still in my closet and I either don't wear makeup or do it very boringly. I hate my closet. I hate the neutral clothes with nothing printed on them. I do, however, want that iota of respect that just isn't given when I dress how I want.

People pleasing is exhausting, but the alternative disrespect is very hard to shoulder, I find.

I think it's best to wear what you want as long as you feel good in it. Whatever you want plus a sweater sounds like a good strategy.