Many people are unaware of why they like or dislike certain colours and of course the seasons, weather and fashion is a big influence on the colours we may choose to wear. Some people appreciate that certain colours make them feel more confident, happier or sexier. So what about the colours we choose to wear?

How do they affect us? Apart from black being a slimming colour, why do so many women favour the little black dress? Black is considered to be sexy, dynamic and mysterious. It is used powerfully by women both in business and pleasure to get the desired results. Black is inner strength and is the colour that holds the potential of what we can be. It helps discover one's own individuality. It can be combined with other colours to have different results.  Wearing a black party dress makes you feel slimmer and sexier at the same time.

Black with Green-gives feelings of adaptability and harmony. Black with Indigo-gives knowledge and correct behaviour. Black with Sky Blue-for feelings of sincerity. Black with Red-gives physical power and leadership qualities. Black with Yellow-for mental agility and clarity, persuasive talking. Black with Orange-to feel sociable power and confident. Black with Violet-for feelings of true inspiration. What effects do the other colours of the spectrum have on you when we wear them?

Yellow will make you feel open to new ideas, while making you feel happy and confident. It will make you feel warm yet alert. Yellow is excellent in learning situations, brainstorming, so its very good for seminars and conferences. Orange is to make you feel extroverted and sociable. It can make you feel younger and fun loving. Orange stimulates creativity. Orange is a great colour when meeting new people, or meeting people that you wish to know better.

Red is energy giving and stimulates our passions. It encourages feelings of courage and determination. Red is ideal for getting the job done when you need the drive or to look stunning for a romantic outing. Sky Blue is the colour to inspire trust. It reflects sincerity and shows a calm persona. It is also helpful to keep your nervous system, so would be a great colour for an interview situation.

Pink relaxes and shows a woman who feels confident about her feminity. Pink is quite flexible for both romance and work. Green is for openess and harmony. To feel diplomatic and vital at the same time. So it is especially good for a negotiation. Violet shows a person with purpose and integrity. It makes you feel good about your self-worth. This is another good interview colours. It can be chosen for any situation where you wish to be trusted by those around you.

Brown is earth and secure. However it is the colour of the materialist, so it is good to wear when you wish to attract money but not good to wear in situations where it may make people feel less well off than you.  White is the colour of purity, and should really be worn when you feel your best as otherwise it can be draining on you. It reflects back like a mirror. It shows a person who is joyful and open minded.  Now you know a bit more about how colours can make you feel you can choose the best party dresses.

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