Though it may not come to mind, the colors of clothing that you wear can say a lot about who you are to the outside world.
In order to portray yourself in the most accurate light, you’ll need to know what these color associations are so you can nail them for yourself. So, let’s go through the rainbow as we cover some of the ideas around what we consider clothing colors to say about a person’s energy and personality.
Red
Red is a bold color associated with strong emotions, both positive and negative. On the positive side, it displays passion, love, energy, confidence, and strength. On the negative side, though, it can also signify danger, aggression, and risk.
When people wear red, they come off as energetic and confident, though wearing too much of it can make you seem flashy or conceited.
Yellow
Yellow has positive connotations like happiness, sunshine, creativity, and excitement, though it can also signify immaturity and addiction.
Overall, wearing yellow will make you come off as fun, happy, and positive given the ‘mood-lifting’ properties of the color. However, yellow can also appear quite casual, so limit its use if you’re going for a more formal look.
Green
We associate green with nature, comfort, relaxation, refreshing, money, and balance on the positive side, and envy and mystery on the negative side.
It’s a color that’s very easy on the eyes, so we generally see people who wear green often as well-liked. Overall, green is largely associated with nature, which has a very calming effect that bodes well for wearers.
Blue
Many associate blue with loyalty, calm, honesty, peace, independence, and wisdom, among other meanings. This is one of the colors with very few negative associations, like being shy and cold.
For these reasons, blue is commonly used in business formal attire, given that it generally shows the wearer is in control and has calming effects on those around you.
Violet
Violet, or purple, has positive associations with things like leadership, luxury, wealth, charm, and spirituality. On the other end of things, it can also symbolize unpredictability, shyness, and sensitivity.
There’s a reason so many royals throughout history have worn purple robes and other dressings, as it’s generally seen as a sign of strength and regalness.
Pink
Pink is a color with a more feminine connotation, whose positive associations also include love, romance, comfort, and optimism. However, the color can also be seen as a sign of weakness or vulnerability.
Pink has been shown to decrease aggression in onlookers, so it’s generally a pleasing color to look at when people wear it.
So, next time you’re picking out an outfit for an important event, keep these ideas about color in mind so you portray the right idea about yourself to onlookers.