Dress for success – what your favourite colour says about you

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Every time you dress for work, you’re giving out colour

signals. Discover the meaning of colours, and what your

choice of colour says about you.

Black is the colour of leadership

and authority. It signifies power, but you can be seen as unapproachable. It is classic and

timeless, and can make you look slimmer. You

may be perceived as unimaginative.

Blue

Blue is the colour of a team player and evokes confidence and trust. It represents loyalty and a calm nature.

Grey is a neutral colour which represents sophistication. It inspires

confidence and can make you look

powerful without appearing domineering. It

conveys a logical and analytical nature.

Green is a refreshing colour which is seen as creative. It indicates wealth and

calmness, and is often associated

with a peaceful disposition.

Red is a powerful and strong colour which can be seen as aggressive. It is an

intense colour which represents energy. It

indicates passion and courage.

White is a serene colour which depicts

truthfulness and calm. It indicates an

organised nature, but you may be perceived as lacking in confidence.

Yellow is a light and fresh colour

which can indicate happiness and good nature. It is a

creative and imaginative colour

but can indicate a tendency to be easily distracted.

Brown is the colour of stability. It indicates reliability. It is solid and genuine. It represents warmth and safety.

Purple is an imaginative colour which represents

sophistication and a romantic spirit. It is creative but can be perceived as disorganised or eccentric.

Now you know the meaning of colours you can dress for success. Choose a central colour and then

add accents of other colours to make the right impression and succeed at

work.

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