It’s long been understood that we can havepsychological connectionsto certain colors.
Texture and style can boost mood and more, as well.
says psychologistKaren Pinein her book,Mind What You Wear: The Psychology of Fashion.
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Ancient civilizations used chromotherapy, or colorology, which is still used as a holistic or alternative treatment today.
It is not about the color per se, but rather what you associate with that color.
Outside of Reiki, psychological connections to color are totally subjective.
“Blue tends to be peaceful so wearing it might help you feel less stressed.
In contrast, red is stimulating.
Yellow can boost energy.”
What red “means” in one culture can be completely different in another.
But it can be even more personal than that.
People often place strong ties between certain colors and memories or people in their lives.
An outfit that’s “electrifying” to one person, Lombardo says, could fall flat for another.
Dressing For a Virtual World
Things have changed since the pandemic.
Many of us now work remotely, or on a hybrid schedule.
Our social lives may feel less social than they used to feel.
Using the Power of Self
But self-perception is powerful.
Rather, it could be the level of comfort the clothes provide.
You may realize that it’s time to leave your comfort zone.
Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD
Step outside your usual gear.
The novelty can enhance mood, lower stress and help you see things in a different light.
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