| When it's drab outside during these winter months, | | | | working wardrobe. This is great because it portrays a |
| we often wish we could inject some colour into our | | | | fresh and clean image. But beware of white looking |
| lives to cheer us up. We can so easily do this by way | | | | harsh and opt for a soft white, so as to soften the |
| of our clothing but when we are so used to wearing | | | | look and appear more friendly and approachable. |
| our staple black, brown, charcoal & navy, many | | | | White can also be viewed as boring and predictable, |
| of us are overwhelmed by the mass of colours | | | | so if I were you, I'd opt for one of the other colours |
| available to us. | | | | we're discussing here before heading back to your |
| So, let's investigate colour, take the plunge and add a | | | | white. |
| splash of colour to our working wardrobe. By | | | | Yellow, by it's very nature, is a colour of activity and |
| understanding the psychology of colour, you can | | | | by portraying fun, can allow your personality to shine |
| apply it to help lift your mood, give you confidence | | | | through. But, also a volatile colour, it's not a great |
| and can even use it to your advantage by potentially | | | | look worn from head to toe or worn during a |
| boosting your career opportunities. | | | | meeting, as it can distract attention. However, a |
| Most of us will have staple Navy Blue in our | | | | yellow tie or cardigan is enough. |
| wardrobes. This colour provides a fantastic base for | | | | Green, being a colour of nature is dependable and |
| us all. But why? Well, navy is the colour that most | | | | calming; think about our paramedics in green. So if |
| conveys trust and order. When you wear navy, it | | | | you have feelings of nervousness, try experimenting |
| allows you to be authoritative yet approachable. | | | | with shades of green to keep you calm. With it's |
| Think about the many police forces across the globe | | | | camouflage properties, green can help you blend into |
| whose uniforms are blue! Therefore blue is for the | | | | your work environment, not good if you are after |
| work place teamed with a splash of colour in a | | | | that promotion! |
| blouse, top, shirt or tie. | | | | Pink is one colour many of us shy away from. But, at |
| Red is a great colour if you wish to appear confident | | | | work it can portray non-threatening and gentle |
| and full of energy. So, when you want people to sit | | | | qualities. However, men can get away with wearing |
| up and take notice, opt for a splash of red. Red is a | | | | pink at work far more than women can. On a man, |
| good colour to add in a tie or top when chairing a | | | | through a shirt or tie, it can show self confidence and |
| meeting but to be avoided at a job interview as it | | | | creativeness, but on a woman it can appear too girly |
| could be interpreted as aggressive or impatient. You'll | | | | and damage confidence in your professionalism. |
| do well to wear red on a Friday if your energy levels | | | | So here are just some ideas on injecting some colour |
| are low but doesn't do so well if trying to rock the | | | | into your wardrobe. Why not pop along to see your |
| kids to sleep! | | | | local style consultant to find more about how to |
| Many of us have a basic white shirt or blouse in our | | | | wear colours which suit you best. |