How Do Colors Make Us Feel?

Let’s talk about how important it is to understand and value how colors make us feel. We’ve been bombarded with images and suggestions of what we can and should wear, right down to useful ones like a personal color palette. It’s not always a slam dunk to weed out these ideas to find what’s authentic to us. Since Monday is the most personal post of the week, I thought I’d share my feelings about how colors make me feel.

On the weekend I was asked why I was wearing a gray sweater since I was old. fashion related. I understand that someone who is into fashion might have expected more colorful clothing and/or eye-catching details. I explained that my wardrobe is mostly neutrals because I feel most like myself in it.

Your Color and Vibration

Many believe that colors vibrate energy and have an effect on how we feel. I totally agree and that’s why dopamine dressing works for people. However, just because a color flatters you doesn’t mean you’ll be happy to wear it. We all have different levels of comfort with color and it would be wise to respect that. On Saturday, a reader noted that some colors are calming and some are too energetic and loud for her comfort level. I feel the same way. Soft pastels may be good for my complexion, but I feel invisible in them, so I rarely add them to my wardrobe.

I wear neutrals and I’m attracted because I find them easier to wear and pair with other colors. I prefer them too because I love the soft, quiet energy they have. My flattest neutrals also change as my hair turns grey, but I’m still not drawn to bright colors.

Longer Jackets… Neutral and Colorful

If you’re wearing longer tops or a tunic sweater, you need a jacket to cover them. Chico sent me two long jackets for an Instagram collaboration last week, and I want to share them here because I know many of you love shopping at Chico’s.

this jacket It has a faux leather collar and a welded wool body with sleeves. It’s long enough to cover almost any top and yet it’s not jacket length. The off-center zipper gives it a slimming shape without all the epaulets and extra details that many moto jackets have.

I’ve always been a fan of black jeans and love them even more when they wash and turn gray. These boyfriend style They’re a little larger, which I prefer this fall, and they’re on sale right now.

They also sent me this super soft, sand washed blouse. They call it dot print but it looks like a soft black and white cheetah print to me 🙂

second long coat one quilted medium jacket snap front. It comes in eight gorgeous colors. I really like this blue but it just seems a bit strong to me. Remember, color doesn’t just have to look right, it has to feel right.

They also sent me these perfect fit boot jeans and one non-iron stretch white shirt.

What I Wear… a few thoughts

I always recommend taking selfies of your outfits as this gives you a unique and often better perspective on how you actually look. I made this discovery over the weekend…

As it gets grayer, this little camel cardigan becomes less wearable. It clashes with my hair and skin. I wore gold hoops to match the rest of the outfit, but to be honest, it all just seemed like it to me. The jeans are a warm dove gray so they can rock hot or cold depending on what I pair them with, but the camel cardigan should be forgiving. I love these animal print shoes and they are out of my face enough that I will continue to wear them.

I wore this for bocce this week baby pink cotton blouse, straight jeans and some silver accessories. The animal print saves this blouse from feeling reluctant on me, but barely. Pastel colors can be flattering in my painting, but I don’t like the mood they have.

Women need to wear what makes them feel secure, and just because something is flattering doesn’t make it a winner unless it makes you feel great!

Are there any colors you don’t wear that you know look good on you?

I would love to hear your thoughts.