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The 'power' of colours

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kittylester Thu 17-Mar-16 20:15:58

I've recently had my colours done and it has completely changed my outlook - much to my surprise though some of my own choices are right.

Previously I had dressed in lots of black with bright pink and purple. I was assessed as being 'summer' with cool accents. My makeup was wrong too and the way I applied it.

My basic black should really be grey or French navy and should be worn with less vivid colours. it has made such a difference. I have started by buying some tops from Kettlewell and have found that lots of things I had are 'right' too.

The makeup suggestions make me look much better although I wear very little.

Coolgran65 Thu 17-Mar-16 19:28:34

I wear a lot of taupe/neutral which goes with burgundy, black, Brown. I can only wear a blush toned pink. Dark blue is ok but definitely not pale blue, cream not white, sage green not bright. Most definitely no yellow.
I can pretty much pull anything out of my wardrobe and they will colour match.
It took quite a while to gradually get to this stage. I sold loads of stuff on eBay and only buy (from eBay) or charity shop or Outlet Centre, the right style/shape/colour. Got rid of anything too tight and have far fewer clothes but they are all worn.
It's great not to have loads of clothes that won't be worn.

Greyduster Thu 17-Mar-16 18:48:09

I'm fond of dark red, rust (appropriately!), grey and various shades of blue. I've only once bought anything green and then I regretted it. I'm not comfortable wearing bright colours, but wish that I were.

obieone Thu 17-Mar-16 17:42:27

I am definitely a blue person. I dont know why.
According to a colour book, I should be wearing mustard. No thanks.

NotTooOld Thu 17-Mar-16 17:39:36

I like yellow, too, Bubbe but it's only banana yellow that suits me. I went in a shop called Whitestuff this morning. It's quite expensive (well, I thought so) but they have lovely, colourful clothes. Oh, yes, I bought a white t-shirt!

NotTooOld Thu 17-Mar-16 17:36:02

I'm the same, Alima, wear jeans or jeggings mostly. I've had a very depressing morning searching local shops for jeans as I've realised I've gone up a size. shock. I thought all my old jeans had shrunk but sadly it's me that's got bigger.

Bubbe Thu 17-Mar-16 17:35:18

I'm always drawn to greens but they make me look ill. I've been told that yellow suits me but I don't like it to wear. I know pinks make me look healthy but I don't like wearing it either, except for when I'm going to be spending time with my new granddaughter and I know that the chances are we'll be matching.

I don't think yellow is a good school uniform colour as its very attractive to wasps and bees when the children are outside ~ which I would hope would be lots and lots of the time.

Having said that, as a retired primary school teacher, I know that yellow is an excellent colour to decorate part of the class as its stimulating without being over-exciting!

Alima Thu 17-Mar-16 17:28:41

I am nearly always in trousers or jeans and I like a dark bottom half, shades of navy blue or black. I prefer colourful tops, either light or bright. Tend not to like any of the sludge colours. As well as the fact they don't do anything for me they are quite depressing.

NotTooOld Thu 17-Mar-16 17:24:44

I like black, red and pink but feel best in black. It used to be easy when my hair was very dark, I knew I looked good in cherry red, but now I tend to take refuge in black. I wish I didn't really as I think oldies look good in bright colours.

ninathenana Thu 17-Mar-16 17:12:13

I wear a whole range of colours. Brown, navy, dark green and at the other end pink, lilac, sky blue, orange, red.
Basically what ever I decided on the day.

Teetime Thu 17-Mar-16 17:04:41

I am a blues and purple person - not sure if that means I'm mean and moody or dark and sensuous - perhaps both.

numberplease Thu 17-Mar-16 17:00:52

I`m always told that I suit blues best, but I`m drawn a lot to red and yellow as well, they look so cheerful and bright. Not too keen on brown.

merlotgran Thu 17-Mar-16 15:15:54

Bright colours don't really suit me so I tend to go for sludge colours like downtoearth. At least that way I can brighten things up with a scarf.

FarNorth Thu 17-Mar-16 15:02:11

I used to always favour sky blue then had a spell of feeling depressed and went for sludge and/or bronze. Now cheered up again, I like lots of bright colours but not sure they go with my ageing features.
Oh well, who cares!

Marmight Thu 17-Mar-16 08:43:34

Grey, purple, navy, black, brown and darkish green. Red and pink used to be my fav colours when I had very dark hair but do absolutely nothing for me now. Yellow and pale green make me look dead. I have weaned myself off khaki and sludge wink. I don't particularly care any more whether I look good so long as I feel comfortable 'inside'.

Marelli Thu 17-Mar-16 07:42:30

I tend towards blues and purples. Not good with browns/oranges etc, but find that I feel more cheery if I'm wearing pink. So why have I only got one pink jumper... confused

downtoearth Thu 17-Mar-16 07:25:26

Don't know what this says about me,I am always drawn to sludge coloured olive green,I wear Navy and white ,I feel clean and fresh has to be stripes though and I love a white T shirt,spring and autumn colours make me feel happy,I am a Capricorn and an earth sign,and a pretty down to earth person,dependable,loyal and depressingly sensible

Imperfect27 Thu 17-Mar-16 07:11:07

I've thought a lot about the impact of colours over the past couple of weeks. I have landed a job in a school where the children wear beautiful soft yellow jumpers, so bright and cheerful, there is an instant good vibe!

At interview, I wore dark blue - partly because it is a favourite, but also because I remember reading somewhere that it is the colour of 'trust' as in apparent dependability. And blue can make me feel organised and efficient (something has to!)

I have memories of a favourite red dress that made me feel very sensuous and bold.

Do you agree that the colours we wear can have an impact on our own psyche and what colour associations do you have?