COLOUR MEANING CLOTHES
Clothes protects us from cold and other weather conditions. They also protect us from many diseases, they are emotionally inspiring and affect our emotions, expression and way of thinking.
WHITE
Brides are wearing white to symbolize innocence and purity. Since white reflects sunlight it is suitable for summer colour. In fashion it is popular because it is light and neutral. Doctors and nurses wear white to emphasize cleanliness.
White should be worn by people who would like to be honest, clear and receptive to new ideas. People, who would wanted to be more aware of own life and understand it better.
White should be avoided if it is necessary to take part in something important, or when deciding and acting fast.
YELLOW
Yellow is cheerful, sunny and attracts attention. Active people who feel open and young, like to wear yellow.
Yellow is recomended to be worn by those who want solitude in order to shake off the attachment to someone. It is suitable (yellow fashion accessories) for a job interview, because it helps us with clear expression, it encourages rational thinking, improves memory, gives strength and reinforces self-confidence.
It should be avoided, when person is prone to criticism. It may cause irritation , weakness and encourages egoism.
ORANGE
Orange is worn by people who are working, creative and full of energy.
Orange should be worn by those who suffer from depression, and those people who should enter more joy and lightness into own lives.
Avoid it when person is confused, disoriented and claustrophobic. It can worsen nausea or dizziness.
RED
It is the most intense and emotional colour. The colour of love. Red dress is more visible, but it also makes a person harder. As a strong colour, it usually does not help in different negotiations and confrontations. Red dress expresses confidence: person who wears it feels seductive and dominant.
Red should be worn by people who suffer from sadness, who are dense and need encouragement, people who want to recover from something, who would like to succeed, achieve their goals, who lack competitive spirit, and those who would want to be sensual and vivid.
Red clothes should be avoided by those with high blood pressure, short-tempered ones and those who are nervous and tense. It is also not recomoended for people who quickly get tired, have chronic fatigue syndrome or suffer from headache.
PINK
Pink colour is worn by people who are gentle and loving and who are full of compassion and understanding.
Iz should be avoided by emotionally immature people, and people who are too dependent on others.
VIOLET
It represents luxury, wealth and sophistication. It is a colour of royalty.
Violet should be worn by people who want peace, pure love and those who meditate and pray, because it brings peace and tranquility.
People who do not like silence, are too sensitive or just want to be accepted by society, should avoid wearing violet.
BLUE
Blue is the colour of ocean, sky. It is the most popular colour. It is quiet, calming, but also cold and depressing, causing the body to cool. It is recommended for job interviews for, because it symbolizes loyalty.
Blue clothes should be worn by people who suffer from mental fatigue and those who need peace and relaxation. It encourages decision making, brings understanding, wisdom, and strengthens self-confidence and sense of responsibility to others.
Avoid it if you are melancholic, depressed, nervous.
GREEN
Green symbolizes nature. It is soothing and refreshing. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green because it symbolized fertility.
Green should be worn by hyperactive people and those who have a reduced ability of sober thinking and judging.
It should be avoided by people who should act actively and lively in everyday life, because it choaks movement and encourages idleness and boredom.
BROWN
Brown is the colour of earth, it means strength and reliability.
BLACK
Black is the colour of power and authority. In fashion, it is very popular because it makes people optically thinner. It is elegant and timeless. It can also suggest subordination, obedience or even enslavement (eg. the priests wear black clothes to be submitted to God. Women in black dress are subordinate to men).
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