dress for success - what your favourite colour says about you
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Are you making the right impression at work? Did you know that the colours you wear can affect how other people perceive you? Whether you're attending a job interview or looking for that promotion, the clothes you wear may be influencing those around you. Discover what your favourite colours say about you. Once you know the meaning of colours you can use this knowledge to dress for career success.TRANSCRIPT
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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