How does the colour of your clothes affect your attractiveness?
If you’re choosing a shirt to wear, you might consider a few things: does it match with the suit? Is the material of a good quality? Is it suitable for the dress code? Something that men should also be asking is – what does this colour say about me?
There has been research that’s discovered that the colour of a man’s shirt can perceive them in a certain way, if you’re looking to come across as powerful; choose red. If you want to show confidence, always opt for black. Read on as we investigate further and find out which colours women prefer on men.
Which colour to choose?
Are you aware that the opposite sex perceives colours on you differently? Consider purchasing one of the following coloured shirts on your next shopping trip if you’re looking to dress to impress…
What does red signify?
Red is significant with Valentine’s Day and all things romantic, red means love and passion. It is thought that the attraction to red comes from our biological roots – many animals such as baboons are attracted to the opposite sex if they display bright colours. To wear this on a first date might be slightly overpowering, however it does give off some vibes that your date might be interested in.
What about when you’re wearing the colour red? It can demonstrate power and indicate a strong social status. Research found that wearing red can actually boost the wearers own confidence, which will be a good thing during a first date for women who are looking for a man with some self-assurance. A red shirt can indicate that you have good health and are financially stable, two more things a woman may have on their checklist when looking for a new partner.
One research project explored the attractiveness of men in different coloured shirts, red was found to be more attractive than blue or green. This perception was a global consensus - so wherever in the world you go wearing a red shirt, expect to get a similar reception.
Despite the colour red being linked to romance, it was not associated with the wearer being kind or sociable – perhaps you’ll have to demonstrate these traits through the power of conversation instead.
What does black signify?
The dark colour of black was once kept in the wardrobe, and only brought out for mourning? But now, black is worn for various occasions by many fashion followers. Similar to red, black can be perceived as the colour of self-assurance – 56% of women said that it inspired confidence. Other comments included that the colour black made the wearer appear more intelligent and sexy – perfect for a first date!
The hue is also famous for being worn at classy events. Too much black can be overpowering, so if you opt for a black shirt you should avoid pairing it with a black jacket, pants and shoes too. It is a versatile colour and don’t be afraid to mix and match, for example denim jeans and a black shirt is a good casual outfit for many events.
What does white signify?
The fresh colour of white is another that is attractive to others. It was perceived to be the least arrogant colour and instead gave off the impression that the wearer was full of optimism!
When a man wears a white shirt, it gives them a nice and classic look that can impress at a formal event. However, during research, it was the definitive white t-shirt and jeans combo that caught women’s eyes and was perceived to be the more attractive look for a man.
Which to avoid?
There are a few colours to steer clear of. In many surveys revolving around the attractiveness of colour, orange and brown consistently performed poorly. They often are perceived as quite boring, drab colours although a bright orange shirt could brighten up an outfit nicely on a summer’s day. The shade of pink didn’t go down very well either. Only 5% of people thought that intelligent people would wear this colour!
Further tips
Don’t forget the following too:
Many men look great in a colour that matches their eyes, if you have green eyes perhaps opt for a moss green shirt- a popular colour this season
Avoid wearing dark colours if you have a light complexion, this can really draw your skin tone out and make you appear paler
If you have dark hair, opt for bright colours as these are likely to complement you more
Sources
http://mens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/What_Colors_Do_Women_Prefer_on_Men
http://www.rochester.edu/news/show.php?id=3663
http://www.buytshirtsonline.co.uk/colour-perception/
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/yourtango/go-to-clothing-color_b_8286140.html