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Colour Symbolism

Colour can not only affect your mood and your energy but as well how you are seen by others from your partner, friend or boss.
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right colour for your type, because there are so many different tones, shades and tints to every colour.

Please select a colour:




Black

Dressing in Black

Wearing black has the characteristic to make you feel more conservative, elegant, timeless, sexy authoritative and it is many times worn by women as a uniform in business, but be aware not everyone can wear black near the face.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Sophistication
Elegance & Timeless
Conservative
Individuality
Expensive

Negative:

Death
Depression
Ignorance
Tragedy
End of Cycle: e.g. after the day comes the dark
Corruption
Unknown
Illness
Evil

Nature Symbolism:

Night & Space
Animals: Cats & Crow & Puma & Spider & Wolf
Food: Blackberry &Pumpernickel ( black bread )

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Blue

Dressing in Blue

Blue commands authority and trust. Wearing blue creates positiveness and tranquillity around you.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Trust
Tranquillity
Truth
Authority
Cleanliness
Security
Contentment
Spirituality
Masculinity
Technology
Coolness & Cold

Negative:

Introversion
Melancholy
Depression
Passivity

Nature Symbolism:

Oceans & Lakes
Sky
Summer
Air & Water
Fish
Jewellery: Sapphire
Marine

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Brown

Dressing in Brown

Dressed in brown will make you look smart and relaxed rather than aggressive or cold. It gives you a feminine and sophisticated look. It is a great colour when you want to be seen less threatening and aggressive

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Earth
Reliability
Comfort & Cosiness
Homeliness

Negative:

Stupidity & Silliness
Laziness
Boredom

Nature Symbolism:

Earth
Roots
Chocolate, Coffee, Tobacco, Bread, Nuts
Animals: Bear

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Green

Dressing in Green

Green conveys freshness and reassurance. Wearing green you will reflect imagination and a feeling of alive and enjoying it.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Nature
Freshness
Health
Tolerance
Youth
Hope
Peace
Good luck
Fertility
Life
Growth
Understanding & OK

Negative:

Money
Poison

Nature Symbolism:

All Vegetation
Tree &  Forrest & Lakes
Jewellery: Emerald & Jade
Fruit & Vegetables: e.g. : Apple & Herbs & Avocados& Salads
Army

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Grey

Dressing in Grey

Grey is a great alternative for those who should not wear black near the face. Dressed all in grey you could send the message you are lacking of imagination and personality. Try to combine with another more dynamic colour.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Neutrality
Technology
Modernism
Modesty
Futurism
Intelligence

Negative:

Indifference
Sadness
Dreariness
Unfriendliness & Unemotional
Poverty
Bad Quality
Ageing

Nature Symbolism:

Smoke & Clouds
Shadows
Rocks
Jewellery: Silver
Animals: Dolphin & Elephants 

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Orange

Dressing in Orange

Wearing orange is the intensification of wearing yellow. Dressing in orange will reflect as well that you a fun loving person and who is comfortable with her/ himself.

Psychological Symbolism
 
Positive:

Warmth
Activity
Excitement
Exotic
Sociability & Amusement
Taste
Late Summer

Nature Symbolism:

Sunset
Fruit & Vegetables: Oranges & Pumpkin &Carrots
Animal: Giraffe & Fox & Shrimps

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Red

Dressing in Red:

Red is the colour of power, sexiness and energy. Wear red and you feel confident, dynamic and in control

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Love
Passion
Warmth
Dynamism
Activity
Strength
Courage
Sexuality

Negative:

Violence & Cruelty
Aggression
Power
Rebellion
Prostitution
War
Domination
Danger
Heat & Hot
Devil & Hell

Nature Symbolism:

Fire
Blood
Jewellery: Ruby
Fruit & Vegetables: e.g. Berries, Tomatoes, chilli
Drink: Red Wine
Flowers: Roses
Animal: Parrot & Lobster
Spicy
Flesh

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Pink

Dressing in Pink

It suggests a softness and gentleness about and around you. Dressed in pink it will bring out the femininity and the youth out in every woman.

Psychological Symbolism

Feminine
Sweet
Romantic
Child-like
Charm
Soft & gentle
Young & small
Politeness
Negative:
Kitsch
Tacky

Nature Symbolism:

Coral
Flower: Exotic flowers
Food: Prawns
Candy
Animal: Pigs

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Purple

Dressing in Purple

Dressing in purple will express creativity and underline your individuality. Purple is a good alternative to black and navy.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Magic
Nobility
Dignity
Mysticism
Spirituality
Creativity
Aristocracy & Royalty
Originality & Individuality

Negative:

Pomposity & Extravagance
Cruelty
Death
Sin

Nature Symbolism:

Flowers: Elder & Violet & Orchids& Iris
Fruit & Vegetable: e.g.: Grapes & aubergine

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White

Dressing in White

Wearing white will always soften your appearance but it is also the colour of purity. It will give your look a pure feel but as well contrasting touch when combining it with any other colour It is the ideal colour to wear in hot climates since it reflects light.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:
Innocence
Goodness & Perfection
Purity
Wedding
Newness & Beginning

Negative:

Blandness
Emptiness
Transparent
Low

Nature Symbolism:

Snow & Ice
Clouds & Moon
Jewellery: Diamonds, White Gold, Platinum, Crystals, Perls
Flowers: Lillis & Orchids & Jasmine
Food: Milk & Yoghourt & Water
Animals: Ice bear & Sharks & Doves & Sheep
Sport: Tennis & Cricket

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Yellow


Dressing in Yellow

Though it is the colour of happiness and summer we shy away of wearing too much yellow. It is clashes most of the time with our skin tone. Try to wear it in smaller amounts e.g. part of a pattern in a shirt or top or scarf or bracelet or necklace- it will always brightens up your complexion and will make you look happier.

Psychological Symbolism

Positive:

Happiness
Optimism
Luminosity
Inspiration & Bright ideas
Illumination & Enlightment
Sympathy
Blonds

Negative:

Envy
Betrayal
Dishonesty
Egoism
Caution
Conflict & Discord

Nature Symbolism:

Sun & Sand & Stars
Summer
Jewellery: Gold & Topaz
Food: Bananas & Lemon & Corn & Cheese
Flowers: Sunflowers & Daffodils
Animals: Lion & Tiger

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