Mange av oss sier «jeg har det fint» selv om vi egentlig ikke har det bra. Det er en enkelt og trygg måte å unngå å forklare det som føles vanskelig. Over tid kan det å skjule egne følelser bli tungt. Dette innlegget handler om hvorfor vi bruker denne frasen, hva den egentlig kan bety, og hvorfor det er lov til å ikke alltid ha det fint.
Mental Health Clothing — Why What You Wear Matters explores how clothing can be more than just fabric. It shows how what we wear can offer comfort, self-expression, and emotional support when our minds feel overwhelmed. The post explains why Lumo was created - to give overthinkers, anxious minds, and sensitive people something that feels safe, honest, and understood.
Doing your best doesn’t always mean doing more — sometimes it means slowing down, resting, and choosing what’s sustainable for your mental health.
There’s a common belief that doing your best always means doing more.More effort. More productivity. More endurance.
But that isn’t always true.
Sometimes doing your best looks like slowing down.Like stepping back instead of pushing forward.Like choosing rest over constant output.
Doing less can be a form of awareness.It allows space to notice limits, signals, and needs that often get ignored in the rush to keep up.
Exhaustion doesn’t always appear as burnout.It can show up as restlessness, overthinking, or a constant feeling of being on edge.In those moments, reducing pace can be a responsible choice — not a failure.
Progress isn’t always visible.Some days, progress is maintaining balance.Other days, it’s simply getting through without adding more pressure.
Rest isn’t the absence of effort.It’s part of sustainability.It’s what makes consistency possible over time.
Doing less doesn’t mean giving up.It means adjusting.It means choosing what can be carried — and leaving the rest.
Sometimes, that’s exactly what doing your best looks like.
Sizes are based on garment measurements laid flat.
To find your fit, measure a similar item you own and compare with the chart below.
If you're between sizes, size up for a looser fit, down for a closer fit.
Size
Chest Width (cm)
Chest Width (in)
Length (cm)
Length (in)
EU Approx
XS
46
18
66
26
~44
S
49
19¼
69
27
~46
M
52
20½
72
28½
~48–50
L
55
21¾
74
29¼
~52
XL
58
23
76
30
~54–56
2XL
61
24
79
31
~58
3XL
65
25½
82
32¼
~60–62
Measurements are of the garment laid flat. Please allow ±2–3 cm variation.
Oversized Tee
Take your regular size for the intended oversized fit. For a very oversized street fit, consider one size up.
Regular Tee
Unisex, true to size. For a looser fit, size up.
Hoodie
Unisex, true to size with room for layering. Between sizes? Size up.
Sweatshirt
Unisex, true to size. Classic fit (not cropped).
Crop Top
Cropped length, standard body width. For extra length or a looser look, size up.
How to measure
Grab a hoodie or tee you already own and like the fit of.
Lay it flat on a table.
Chest Width: measure across 2.5 cm (1 in) below the armpits.
Length: measure from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem.
Compare your measurements with the chart above.
Note: Minor variances (±2–3 cm) can occur between styles. All Lumo items are made to order.