How the colors you wear affect you

It’s a known fact that designers use different colours to create different moods in rooms they are decorating. In societies certain colours signify different important things such as mourning, wedding, royalty, love, peace and so on, but there are colours which naturally either brighten or dampen the atmosphere.

Just like colours are used to set a mood in a house, the powers of colours can also be channeled into your outfit; and below are tips from College Fashion on how the colours you wear can affect you:

Red
Want to get someone’s attention? Red is your color! The color red empowers and draws attention toward the wearer. It’s also strongly associated with romance and passion.
But be careful – it’s also been said that red stimulates the appetite and makes us hungry for junk food.

Orange
Like red, orange draws attention and energy, but unlike intense red, it’s a little more soothing. If you have the skin colour to work it, orange will help put you in a positive, energetic mood.

Yellow
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.

Green
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.

Blue
Blue is a color that can be peaceful and calming as well as cold and standoffish. If you’re feeling really stressed out, the color blue can help you feel more relaxed. If you’re sad, however, you might want to steer away – the color blue can subconsciously make you feel more “blue.” Studies also show that blue can make you more creative.

Read also: Tips on how to dress and look sharp

Purple
Regal and sophisticated, purple is associated with creativity and luxury. Like red, purple is a very stimulating color which can boost your energy level when you see it. It’s also a color 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.

Pink
Of course we all know pink as the true girly-girl’s favorite color, 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.

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. Wear white when you want to bring out any other colors you’re wearing – it enlivens anything you pair with it.

Black
It signifies power, seriousness, authority, and responsibility.
Outside the office, black is also a color 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!

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