How the colours you wear affect your day
Bad Colours in Life1
The colours we decide to enclose ourselves affect us more than
we think. As a society, we associate colours with so many different
things - they have meanings away from simple visual stimulation.
Some studies even suggest that we feel colours more than we see
them.Colour and Good Luck2
You perhaps know that interior designers use colour to create
different moods in different rooms - to inspire, energize, or calm.
Why not apply that concept to your clothes? Channel some of the
power of colours into your outfits and see what happens. Here's a
rundown of all the popular colours, what they signify, and how you
can use them to your advantage in your outfits.Red3
Want to get someone's attention? Red is your colour! The colour
red empowers and draws attention toward the wearer. It's also
strongly associated with romance and passion, making it a perfect
date-night colour. But be careful - it's also been said that red
stimulates the appetite and makes us hungry for junk food, so wear
with caution if you're trying to eat healthier.Orange4
Like red, orange draws attention and energy, but unlike intense
red, it's a little more soothing. While orange is a difficult
colour for some skin tones to pull off, if you have the colouring
to work it, orange will help put you in a positive, energetic
mood.Yellow5
Sunny shades of yellow are the perfect thing to cheer you up on
a bad day, so if you're feeling down, wearing yellow could help
perk you back up. Yellow is also associated with intelligence and
inspiration, so wearing something yellow on the day of your big
final exam might help you come up with some extra
answers.Green6
Shades of green are calm and soothing, as well as associated
with nature and the outdoors. That's why green is one of spring's
most popular shades. Green is also refreshing and has been found to
reduce stress in those who look at it. If you're feeling really
overwhelmed during finals week, add green to your outfit and you
might feel more relaxed.Blue7
Blue is a colour that can be both peaceful and calming as well
as cold and standoffish. If you're feeling really stressed out, the
colour blue can help you feel more relaxed. If you're sad, however,
you might want to steer away - the colour blue can subconsciously
make you feel more "blue." Studies also show that blue can make you
more creative, so if you want to channel some genius for your art
project, wearing blue might be able to help. It can't hurt,
right?Purple8
Regal and sophisticated, purple is associated with creativity
and luxury. Like red, purple is a very stimulating colour which can
boost your energy level when you see it. It's also a colour that's
sometimes associated with spirituality and intuition, so if you're
having trouble making a decision, paint your nails lavender and see
what comes to you.Pink9
Of course we all know pink as the true girly-girl's favorite
colour, but it's also associated with romance and happiness. Pink
is very calming, so don't wear it if you need tons of energy.
Because of its romance association, pink is a good choice for a
date. You can also wear it anytime you're a little bummed out for a
boost. Of course, if you personally hate pink, then (obviously)
this won't work for you.White10
Missing summer on a cold spring day? Wear white! It reflects
light and reminds us of sunnier days. It's also associated with
peace, innocence, simplicity, and cleanliness, although in Japan,
white carnations mean death - who knew? Wear white when you want to
bring out any other colours you're wearing - it enlivens anything
you pair with it.Black11
If you're going for a promotion at work or interviewing for a
new job, you might want to wear black - it signifies power,
seriousness, authority, and responsibility, all qualities your boss
is likely looking for. Outside the office, black is also a colour
that will give you some rocker-chick edge. If you're shy but want
to feel like a badass one day, some black studded ankle boots
should do the trick!