What Colors Can Say About You

“I found I could say things with colors that I couldn’t say in any other way – things that I had no words for.” Georgia O’Keeffe

The colors you choose to wear say so much about how you feel, such as happy, sad, depressed, anxious, calm, or energized, and can also even affect your stress levels. The colors you wear on any given day are actually expressing your emotions; and will also say something about you to the people you encounter throughout your day.  Therefore choosing the right color to wear is the first step for a bright productive day!

“Mere colour… can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” Oscar Wilde

Red is a highly charged color and is filled with emotions, such as confident, dominating and bold, as is purple, which can reflect trustworthiness, loyalty and confidence. Pastel green can make you look relaxed and fresh, and yellow is such a happy color – it represents such warmth and cheerfulness that just wearing it will have a good effect on you and the people around you. Pink works for everyone; it can be associated with sophistication and sincerity and is an excellent color to demonstrate true friendship.

“Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow” Lyrics to True Colors

Choosing the best colors for you will definitely make your day brighter and more productive. Also with winter approaching, many are in colder climates with shorter and somewhat dark and dreary days. If this weather is affecting you, you can always reach for your bright and bold colors for an instant pick-me-up. Whether you choose a vibrant item from your wardrobe, a bright piece of statement jewelry, or even experiment with some dazzling color options in your hair or makeup, hopefully this gives you some inspiration and confidence to explore expressing yourself – and maybe even brightening someone else’s day – through the color choices that are all around you.

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou

(Header photo credit: Alexandra Lammerink)