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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Rotate
Floral-appliqué strapless gown Blue
$564.00
$805.00
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Self Portrait
Lace midi dress Blue
$553.00
$790.00
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Self Portrait
Caped chiffon midi dress Blue
$557.00
$795.00
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Self Portrait
Belted midi dress Black
$652.00
$815.00
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7 For All Mankind
Denim shirt dress Blue
$276.00
$460.00
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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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Xu Zhi
Double-breasted wool-blend coat Pink
$760.00
$1,267.00
Mytheresa
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Taller Marmo
Taylor belted crêpe cady kaftan Pink
$1,140.00
$1,900.00
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Solace London
Lyana gown Pink
$860.00
$1,075.00
Mytheresa
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Alemais
Alémais Anika floral linen maxi dress Pink
$596.00
$745.00
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Max Mara
Halterneck gown Pink
$1,172.00
$1,465.00
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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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Johanna Ortiz
Linen midi dress Yellow
$1,052.00
$1,315.00
Mytheresa
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Solace London
Charo one-shoulder twill gown Yellow
$805.00
$1,150.00
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Norma Kamali
Floral-appliqué sequined gown Yellow
$500.00
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Taller Marmo
Suratt fil coupé kaftan Yellow
$2,845.00
Mytheresa
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Norma Kamali
Sequined one-shoulder gown Yellow
$301.00
$430.00
Mytheresa
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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Self Portrait
Lace midi dress Green
$529.00
$755.00
Mytheresa
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Rotate
Sequined midi dress Green
$295.00
$491.00
Mytheresa
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Self Portrait
Bow-detail embellished lace midi dress Green
$501.00
$835.00
Mytheresa
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Rixo
Coco sequined maxi dress Green
$560.00
$700.00
Mytheresa
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Rixo
Kendra floral halterneck dress Green
$326.00
$466.00
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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.
Rixo
Simone lace-trimmed velvet midi dress Red
$625.00
Mytheresa
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Rixo
Rio floral ruffled gown Red
$708.00
$885.00
Mytheresa
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Farm Rio
Porcelain Garden floral linen midi dress Red
$371.00
$530.00
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Rixo
Jacoba jacquard coat Red
$745.00
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Polo Ralph Lauren
Belted plaid cotton-blend shirt dress Red
$625.00
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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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Norma Kamali
Velvet maxi dress Black
$238.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
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SIMKHAI
Marzia lamé velvet wrap dress Black
$809.00
$1,155.00
Mytheresa
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Self Portrait
Belted midi dress Black
$652.00
$815.00
Mytheresa
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Velvet
Melat wrap dress Black
$168.00
$560.00
Mytheresa
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Self Portrait
Belted pleated chiffon maxi dress Black
$567.00
$945.00
Mytheresa
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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Moon Boot
Icon Low snow boots White
$216.00
$270.00
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Balenciaga
3xl mesh sneakers White
$1,650.00
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Miu Miu
Tyre suede-trimmed sneakers White
$1,590.00
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Jimmy Choo London
Aurelie 65 patent leather pumps White
$1,295.00
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Alexander McQueen
Oversized leather sneakers White
$860.00
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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.