Friday, October 10, 2014

Color Psyche 101

A pop of color can make an outfit a look in a flash. Where would we be without our beloved seasonally colored handbags, our statement jewelry, brilliant scarves, vibrant heels and a myriad of other pieces that give new meaning to the little black dress, the little white dress and our wardrobes in general. However, color isn't just for show. What we wear entices more the eye, mood and emotion. What are we really saying when we wear color?

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White

  • purity, innocence
  • sense of space
  • neutrality
Black
  • authority
  • power, strength, authority
  • intelligence
  • slim
  • death or mourning
Gray

  • neutral
  • timeless
  • practical
Red


  • love, romance
  • gentleness
  • warmth
  • comfort
  • energy, excitement, willpower
Orange

  • happiness, joy
  • energetic, stimulation
  • excitement, enthusiasm
  • warmth
  • wealth, prosperity
  • sophistication
  • change, transformation
Yellow

  • happiness, laughter
  • cheerfulness, optimism 
  • warmth
  • hunger
  • intensity
  • frustration, anger
  • attention-getting
Green
  • natural
  • cool
  • growth
  • money, wealth
  • health
  • tranquility, harmony, calm
  • envy
Blue
  • calmness, serenity
  • cold
  • apathetic
  • wisdom
  • truth, loyalty
  • focused
  • un-appetizing
Purple
  • royalty
  • wealth, prosperity
  • sophistication
  • wisdom
  • exotic
  • spiritual
  • respect
  • mysterious
Brown
  • reliability
  • stability
  • friendship
  • sadness
  • warmth
  • comfort
  • security
  • natural, organic
Pink
  • romance, love
  • gentle
  • calming

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