A groundbreaking new study from the Institute for Advanced Consumerism has revealed that the average human adult is no longer capable of independently assembling a daily outfit without the assistance of pre-selected, 'simplified' retail collections. The findings suggest that the sheer mental effort involved in choosing between a striped tee and a solid tee is now a leading cause of decision fatigue, anxiety, and, in extreme cases, remaining in pajamas until noon.

“Our data clearly indicates a significant decline in the population’s ability to coordinate two or more garments without external guidance,” stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, lead researcher. “The modern brain, bombarded by constant information and endless choices, simply cannot spare the processing power for tasks like 'matching socks' or 'deciding if this top goes with these bottoms.' It’s a crisis of convenience.”

Retailers like Banana Republic Factory have been lauded for their proactive response, offering curated 'simplify your spring' collections designed to bypass the arduous decision-making process. “We understand that our customers are busy optimizing their lives, their careers, and their social media feeds,” explained Chad Kensington, VP of Simplification at Banana Republic Factory. “Asking them to also pick out a shirt? That’s just inhumane. We do the heavy lifting so they can focus on what truly matters: scrolling.”

Critics argue that this trend further infantilizes adults, but proponents insist it's a necessary evolution in personal efficiency. Future research aims to investigate whether individuals can also be 'simplified' out of the need to choose their own meals or remember their own birthdays.