Here’s what the colour of your outfit says about you
Is your wardrobe full of black clothes? Do you always end up wearing the same red dress to parties? These choices may seem random but in fact reveal a lot about your personality because, as we’ve been learning from colour psychologists, the shade of your outfit says more than you think. If you particularly love a certain hue, it seems there’s a reason.
Read on to see what your colour choice says about you, according to the experts…
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Self Portrait
Belted denim bustier dress Blue
$434.00
$620.00
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Self Portrait
Denim Dress With Straps, Womens, Navy Blue
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$585.00
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Remy Dress Blue
$60.00
Rue La La
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Mare Mare
Strapless Stretch Sequin Column Maxi Dress Blue
$229.95
$328.00
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Scuba Sheath Dress Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Blue is typically a cold colour, and psychologists warn that wearing blue can convey an icy personality. But it’s not all frosty – this is accompanied by a sense of authority, reliability, control, as well as a strong sense of composure. In short: wear blue at your next important meeting if you want to make a good impression.
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Lace Shift Dress Pink
$80.99
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Canada Goose
Simcoe Fleece Zip Jacket Rose
$695.00
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Natori
N Natori Bloom Halter Neck Dress Pink
$84.99
Rue La La
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Katlin Trailing Hibiscus Midi Dress Rose
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
English Factory
Floral Print Top Pink
$33.99
Rue La La
Wearing pink, the experts tell us, is a sign of a persons deep need to express themselves. And what does pink express? Apparently: shyness, intelligence and romance. On the contrary, if you love to wear the brightest shades of pink, this communicates a fiery personality and a sense of independence.
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Printed Chiffon Sleeveless Mini Dress Yellow
$69.99
Rue La La
Mare Mare
Bree Puff-Sleeve V-Neck Satin Slip Midi Dress Yellow
$298.00
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Alice & Olivia
Clarissa Deep V Tie Sleeve Mini Dress Yellow
$244.99
Rue La La
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Adrianna Papell
Bias Collar Shift Dress Yellow
$59.99
Rue La La
Yellow is universally recognised as the colour of joy and happiness – but that’s not necessarily true when you’re wearing it. According to psychologist of colour Angela Wright, dressing in yellow can provoke a feeling of anxiety and insecurity, particularly in the daytime. Play it safe and wear yellow only when you’re feeling super happy and content.
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Cole Haan
Womens Twill Nylon Down Jacket with Trapunto Stitch Details - Green Size Medium
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$248.00
Cole Haan
Julia Jordan
Printed Twill Midi Dress Green
$79.99
Rue La La
Mac Duggal
One-Shoulder Cutout Dress Green
$398.00
Anthropologie
A.L.C.
Lindsey Midi Dress Green
$229.99
Rue La La
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Dress The Population
Violetta Jersey Maxi Dress Green
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$298.00
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According to the experts, wearing green is reassuring, giving onlookers a natural calming effect thanks to the earthy, grounded tones. Dressing in green reveals a calm and gentle personality, but also a strong sense of balance and self-confidence.
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Mac Duggal
Ieena for Mac Duggal Ruched Off-The-Shoulder Midi Dress Red
$200.00
$298.00
Anthropologie
Natori
Solid Knit Crepe Mini Dress Red
$53.99
Rue La La
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Cinq à Sept
Mae Bouquet Jacey Tie-Waist Midi Dress Red
$198.00
$495.00
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Velvet Bow Mini Dress Red
$55.99
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Victoria Beckham
Gathered satin midi dress
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$1,150.00
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Red communicates strength: passionate, energetic, sometimes aggressive, but also unquestionably sexy. Psychologists at the University of Rochester have discovered that those who wear bright red appear more attractive to potential partners. Keep that in mind when picking what you’ll wear on your next date…
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Floral-Print Ruffle Chiffon Gown Black
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Bergdorf Goodman
PQ Swim
Lettie Dress Black
$69.99
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A.L.C.
Astrid Draped Lace Dress Black
$795.00
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Natori
Misty Floral Mini Dress Black
$67.99
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Erdem
Floral Brocade Cap-Sleeve Midi Dress Black
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Black is perceived by others as an indicator of prestige, power, seriousness and intelligence. Outside the workplace, colour psychologists tell us that dressing in black communicates the desire to hide one’s personality. Maybe think twice before dressing in head-to-toe black if you don’t want to appear unsure of yourself.
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Nike
Womens Air Force 1 Sage Low Shoes in White | AR5339-100
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$125.00
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Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
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Cole Haan
Sarto
A-Amelie Slingback Heels White
$150.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Esplar Leather Logo Sneakers White
$150.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Dressing in white is particularly risky – not just because you’re more likely to spill coffee down yourself. Usually those who love to wear white are optimistic, reliable, clean and honest, but its neutrality creates confusion in onlookers, who may think you’re lacking in emotion.