Everything you wear sends a message. Sometimes literally, sometimes not. A certain outfit could make us feel more dignified, more relaxed, or even more confident. You might pick one top over another because it’s just sending you that “wear me” vibe. But you’re not the only one getting a special memo from your clothes. The colors in your blouse and the cut of your skirt could be sending messages to those around you without any effort on your part. So what does your wardrobe say about you?
The Symbolism of Color
Psychologists say there may be a reason you’re drawn to wearing certain colors. Take a look at what these colors mean, what they could say about you, and how you can more carefully choose colors to match the occasion.
- Blue: success, confidence, peace, and loyalty
Gravitating toward blue colors could mean you’re a confident or loyal person. If you want others around you to feel calm and assured of your confidence and dependability, you might want to pick a blue outfit. This hidden message makes blue perfect for job interviews and a meet-the-parents scenario. If you find yourself in a situation where loyalty, peace, and confidence need to be on your side, try wearing our pretty pleated knit dress floral.
- Red: love and romance
It’s probably not a surprise that red equals love and romance (there’s a reason why people wear a lot of red on Valentine’s Day). This makes red a great color for dates and getting noticed on the dance floor. But wearing red a lot could also mean you are bold, energetic, and strong-willed.
- Yellow: happiness and positivity
By wearing yellow, you lift the people around you with a positive attitude and a happy and fun personality. If you don’t wear yellow very often but want to share a little bit of your happiness with others, try adding a few pops of yellow to your wardrobe. Our A-line scalloped hem skirt is the perfect piece to wear on nights out to add a little bit of fun and positivity to your evening.
- Green: softness and serenity
Choosing green means you are comfortable to be around and have a soothing effect on others. You might just be a peacemaker! Display your soothing personality in any season by matching green with the right accessories—like scarves for Christmas.
- Black: elegance, luxury, leadership, and stylish tastes
Black pieces tend to communicate that you have elegant and refined tastes. Business pieces, such as a black blazer, could give people the impression that you are in a position of leadership or have strong leadership skills. An important work meeting or a visit to an art gallery are great opportunities to dress to impress by wearing black!
- Brown: steadiness and dependability
If brown is your go-to color, you’re showing how steady and dependable you are. To make a good impression on those around you, try wearing our ½ sleeve ruffled top.
- Purple: royalty, wealth, and sophistication
Purple is indicative of royalty, wealth, and sophistication, and it also shows off your charming personality. Purple isn’t always easy to coordinate. So if you wear purple and look great in it, then you’re communicating how confident you are with yourself and your style.
Outfit Styles
Sometimes you’ll choose outfits based on how you want to feel that day, what tasks you have to check off your list, or who you’ll see later. The style of clothes you tend to buy also says a lot about your personality, job, and upbringing. Are you more of a trendy dresser? A little bit sportier? Or perhaps you stick to classic, reliable styles that never go out of fashion. Whatever the style, here are some fun secrets your wardrobe tells!
Activewear
Activewear may include polos, jogger pants, running jackets, vests, and more. Activewear is sensible and gives you the look of someone with an active lifestyle. In recent years, sportswear has become more popular and more brands are coming out with stylish sports clothing lines, meaning you can rock that look in and out of the gym.
Monochrome
Wearing an outfit of all the same color can send a lot of messages. All black could show an act of rebellion or a level of sophistication. More neutral colors might mean you like to blend in rather than stand out. But the most common secret a monochrome outfit will tell is that you like the simple life since a great perk to monochrome styles is that everything always matches.
Formalwear
Some people prefer dresses and skirts over more casual choices. Although conservative formal outfits may indicate a responsible personality, some other dresses and skirts with whimsical patterns and cuts could indicate that you have a fun-loving personality and an attraction to all things beautiful.
Statement Pieces
Some fashionable pieces really stand out—in a good way. Buying these statement pieces might mean you’re very knowledgeable about what’s trending in fashion. You want to be on top of the trends and show off your newest buys. Statement pieces do a great job of turning heads and accenting your positive attributes.
Talking Back to Your Wardrobe
The beginning of a new year is a great time to make goals and redefine you, so take all of that knowledge and use it to mix things up in 2019. Your wardrobe could be a big help in changing your mindset and chasing your goals. For example, if you want to get fit, try wearing more athletic clothing to both inspire yourself to work out and eliminate excuses to avoid the gym. To grow in your career, wear more business clothes to focus your mind and appear more reliable to others. Do you want to be more confident this year? More reliable? More business oriented? More fun-loving? Switch up your wardrobe to become who you want to be in the next year.
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