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While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color red as listed here, if you love
red you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit some of the
negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
Having red as your favorite color identifies you as extroverted and optimistic, courageous and
confident.
You are action oriented and physically active - sex is a necessity to you - you have strong
survival instincts.
With a favorite color red, you like to be the center of attention - in fact all reds crave attention -
other people are drawn to the vitality and sense of excitement you emit.
As a personality color red, you are stimulating to be with and you radiate a great deal of
energy.
You are ambitious and competitive and like to be the winner - you are achievement
orientated and second place is not good enough for you. With you it is all or nothing.
You usually gain the respect of others quite easily with your practical and grounded
attitude and ability to set boundaries.
Lovers of red are the explorers and pioneers of the world, the entrepreneurs and
builders who like to be first in discovering new physical realms.
If you favor the personality color red you have a passion and enthusiasm for life and are
not afraid to pursue your dreams and goals.
You are impulsive - you should count to 10 before reacting to situations as it is in these
situations that your anger and aggression often appears.
You are always in a hurry, wanting to do everything right now. Patience is not one of
your strong points.
You do not procrastinate - you never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
You are a hard worker when you have a personality color red, and you specifically enjoy
physical labor and working with your hands.
Red people can be aggressive and easy to anger, often exhibiting a violent temper - this
is negative passion and energy. You flare up instantaneously but calm down quite quickly
once you get it out of your system and then forget it ever happened - you do not hold a
grudge.
Lovers of red are probably not particularly spiritual or religious - however if you do
participate in religious activities it is the physical customs and rituals that you are drawn to,
the singing, Communion and other rituals, organizing the church fete and other fundraising
activities, the physical part of being there. Red people like to take care of the nuts and bolts,
the nitty-gritty, the practical aspects and physical preparation of organizing an event.
You have a strong need for power and control which is connected to your basic survival
instincts.
You can be somewhat of a know-it-all, not wanting to appear unintelligent or ignorant.
You are a good worker, although not necessarily a good boss - your aggressive nature
doesn't serve you well in management positions. Because you are action orientated you are
good at meeting deadlines and getting the job done at the right time.
You can be quite determined when you want something, but tend to have a short
attention span, moving on to the next best thing when you quickly get bored with the
previous one - you want it all and you want it now!
With a personality color red you may have an over active ego and appear over confident
with a super inflated sense of your own worth.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits for a personality color orange as listed below, if
orange is your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find
you exhibit some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color yellow, if this is your favorite
color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit some of the
negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color green as listed here, if your
favorite color is green you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you
exhibit some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
It is difficult for you to feel great passion as your need is for balance and peace, not action.
Having a personality color green means you are strong-willed and do not like to be told what to
do by others. You do like to win arguments and do not concede defeat easily.
You can have a tendency to gossip, which is connected to your need to belong.
You love food and find it hard to lose weight.
With a personality color green you are not a risk-taker and not action orientated, rather more of
an observer. You love to sit in a caf and watch the world go by.
You are business orientated and love to work in your own business. Money is important to you
but you are generous.
Detail bores you. You process information quickly and prefer to develop an idea, organize a
plan and then delegate the rest to someone else. Ideas flow quite easily but you are not good at
executing them.
You accumulate possessions but they are usually of high quality and high price.
You make an excellent counselor, psychologist, social worker as you are a good listener and
can view others problems with empathy, clarity and a balanced analysis, seeing both sides while
showing respect and caring.
The ability to put yourself in the shoes of others is one of your true talents, but you need to be
careful you don't become so involved in others lives that you become a martyr.
You have to be careful not to become complacent and self-righteous, forgetting about your own
dreams and goals.
Greens are generally frank, community-minded people, fairly sociable but preferring peace at
any price. You can be too self-effacing, modest and patient, and run the risk of being exploited by
others. You may appear to be innocent and nave but you are actually quite streetwise and astute -
you read others well, but often keep it to yourself.
A negative side to the green personality is a tendency towards envy and jealousy.
Personality Color Blue
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color blue as listed here, if this is
your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
If this is your favorite color you are conservative, reliable and trustworthy - you are quite
trusting of others although you are very wary in the beginning until you are sure of the other person.
At the same time, you also have a deep need to be trusted.
You are not impulsive or spontaneous - you always think before you speak and act and do
everything at your own pace in your own time. You take time to process and share your feelings.
You are genuine and sincere, and you take your responsibilities seriously.
Having a personality color blue means you have a deep need for peace and harmony in your
everyday life - you don't like having your feathers ruffled. You would benefit from daily meditation
and quiet time for reflection, introspection and self-discovery.
You appear to be confident and self-controlled, but may be hiding your vulnerable side.
Being a personality color blue means you are generally fairly even-tempered, unless your
emotions take over - then you can become either moody and over-emotional, or cool and
indifferent.
You are sensitive to the needs of others and caring with your close circle of friends. While you
are friendly and sociable, you prefer the company of your own close group of friends.
You are a rescuer and love to be needed but one of your lessons is to learn to love yourself
first - you live from your heart and are always busy putting the needs of others first.
You can be rigid - you like to stick to what is familiar to you and it is hard to sway you from your
path - you stubbornly do things your way even if there is a better way.
You need to have direction & order in your living and work spaces - untidiness and
unpredictability overwhelm you.
You don't like to draw attention to yourself - you prefer to be in the background.
While you don't like to have discord or conflict in your life, you are often the cause of conflict
with others; you can be quite manipulative but in a very subtle way.
You make a loyal and faithful marriage partner and you are an honest, trustworthy and sincere
friend. You form strong attachments, but risk a tendency to become codependent.
You can be quite emotional, aware of others feelings and sensitive to the moods of others.
As a personality color blue, you are sentimental and love things from the past. You cry easily at
sad movies.
You compare the present to the past, looking to authority figures, parents, bosses or other
leaders, to support your beliefs about the world.
You are approachable and friendly, always making people feel welcome in your life.
You have a thirst for knowledge in order to gain wisdom and appear knowledgeable in
whatever area interests you.
You are spiritual or religious with a high degree of devotion to family, God, or other causes that
are important to you.
You can be too cautious and worry about every little thing.
If reacting negatively, you are prone to self-pity
Personality Color Indigo
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of the personality color indigo as listed here, if indigo
is your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color purple or violet as listed here, if
these are your favorite colors you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find
you exhibit some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
Having either purple or violet as your favorite color means you are sensitive and
compassionate, understanding and supportive, thinking of others before yourself - you are the
person others come to for help - being needed motivates you but sometimes people take
advantage of you.
You are a gentle and free spirit. Your feelings run deep and you can be quite sensitive to hurtful
comments from others, although you would never show it.
Being a personality color purple, you have a peaceful and tranquil quality and a quiet dignity
about you. People are drawn to your charismatic and alluring energy.You are usually introverted
rather than extroverted and may give the impression of being shy although this is not the case.
You are creative and like to be individual in most of your endeavors, including your dress and
home decoration - you love the unconventional.
You are idealistic, and often impractical, with a great imagination, dreaming of a future in an
ideal fantasy world where you exclude the ugly side of reality - you tend to look at life through rose-
colored glasses. People who don't understand you sometimes think you are eccentric because you
spend so much time in your fantasy world.
With your personality color purple you inspire others with your creative thinking and your ability
to deal positively with adversity.
You are very intuitive and quite psychic or at least interested in spiritual growth or the occult -
you seek spiritual fulfillment. You look for the meaning of life.
As a personality color purple, you are a generous giver, asking for little in return except
friendship.
You can be secretive, with even your closest friends not really knowing you well.
If you constantly surround yourself with too much purple you can become moody. If this is the
case, balance the purple with some magenta.
You dislike responsibility and have difficulty dealing with real day-to-day problems.
You dislike being part of the crowd, wishing to stand apart from the mob - you like to be noticed
for your individuality. You don't like to copy others and you don't like them to copy you.
You are a visionary, with high ambitions, dreams and desires, and a compulsion to help
humanity and to improve the planet earth. You often hold positions of power because you are
visionary, but you delegate to others all the minor details that you aren't interested in.
With a personality color purple you like to have the best of everything, so you aim high.
Being the free spirit you are, you love to travel to experience different cultures and meet new
people.
You are a good judge of character and sum others up quite quickly and accurately, although
you usually see the best in everybody.
Time means little to you and you are often late for everything. You trust the flow of the Universe
to take care of everything.
You need to be careful not to take on too many projects at a time as you can become quite
scattered in your thinking, resulting in stress and confusion.
Meditation is a good activity for you to help you become centered and balanced.
You can sometimes appear arrogant and conceited if operating from a negative perspective.
You can be selfish and self-indulgent as you don't like being imposed upon by others beliefs
and regulations.
Personality Color Turquoise
While you may not exhibit all the personality traits of a personality color turquoise as listed here, if this
is your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
While you may not exhibit all the traits of a personality color magenta as listed here, if magenta is
your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
With magenta as your favorite color you seek harmony and balance in every aspect of your
life; physically, emotionally and spiritually - magenta helps to release old patterns of thinking and
behaving that no longer serve you, helping you to grow and move forward to greater balance.
With a vivid imagination and creative ability, you are a non-conformist who sees life from a
different point of view. This will show up in artistic pursuits or in the decoration of your own home.
With magenta as your favorite color, you love to surround yourself with beauty as it inspires
your creativity.
A love of magenta means you are cheerful and optimistic and love to motivate others to
achieve their best.
If magenta is your favorite color you are a compassionate, kind and considerate person who
tries to make everyone around you feel better. With your cooperative and supportive nature you
may work in one of the caring professions.
You are spiritual but not religious - personal and spiritual awareness and development are an
important part of your life.
With your spontaneous and impulsive nature, you show a lot of initiative in your everyday life.
You can be quite resourceful when you need to be.
Despite being impulsive and innovative, with magenta as your favorite color, you do tend to be
practical, with a great deal of common sense.
You may be either over emotional or under emotional and striving for a balance between the
two.
With a personality color magenta, you find pleasure in the little things in your life and
appreciate all that you have.
As a lover of magenta, you don't like to be restrained or confined in any area of your life - you
are a free spirit who dislikes the restriction of rules.
Yet even though you are a free spirit you live a very organized life.
Being a personality color magenta, you have a good sense of humor although it tends to be a
little weird and off-beat.
On a negative perspective, can become obsessive and possessive about the small things in
your life - little issues can consume you and make you needy and selfish - your behaviour may
even become compulsive.
To find out more about the meaning of the color magenta, click here.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color brown as listed here, if brown
is your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color black as listed here, if this is
your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
While you may not exhibit all the character traits of a personality color white as listed here, if this is
your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit
some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.
Note: Rarely is this color a favorite color from childhood - white tends to become a favorite at a time
when you are going through a transitional period in your life, preparing for new beginnings or seeking
a new direction in one or more areas of your life. The following descriptions will apply to both those
who love white and those going through a transitional time, although the latter may be a temporary
display of the following qualities until the transitional period has passed. This transitional time may
last for weeks, months or years.
Having a personality color white means you are neat and immaculate in your appearance, in
the presentation of your home and in your car, almost to the point of being fanatical.
You have impeccable standards of cleanliness and hygiene and you expect others to adhere to
your high standards.
You are far-sighted, with a positive and optimistic nature.
You are well-balanced, sensible, discreet and wise.
With a personality color white, you are cautious, practical and careful with money.
You think carefully before acting - you are definitely not prone to impulsive behavior.
You tend to have a great deal of self control.
You are confident, poised and self-assured when at your most positive, but can also be very
choosy and fastidious when the mood strikes.
You can be very critical of yourself and others (in your need for perfection) - but you try to be
fair and impartial as well.
You are self-sufficient and a loner - you don't want or need help from anyone. However, you
may also experience times of loneliness because of this trait.
You may be wishing to create simplicity in your life - perhaps a wish to re-create your
childhood, lost youth and happier times in your past life.
You can be quite sexually prudish with your need for self-control and perfection.
You hide your flaws from others to give an impression of perfection.
You may appear to be shy, but you do have strong beliefs about most things and love the
opportunity to air those beliefs.
The challenge for you is to be open-minded and flexible and to communicate your needs and
desires.
Each color has many aspects to it but you can easily learn the language of color by understanding a
few simple concepts which I will teach you here.
Non-verbal Communication
Color is a form of non verbal communication. It is not a static energy and its meaning can change
from one day to the next with any individual - it all depends on what energy they are expressing at
that point in time.
For example, a person may choose to wear red on a particular day and this may indicate that this is
their favorite (personality) color, orthey are ready to take action, or they may be passionate about
what they are going to be doing that day, or again it may mean that they are feeling angry that day, on
either a conscious or subconscious level. All are traits of the color red.
Red is the color of energy, passion, action, ambition and determination. It is also the color of anger
and sexual passion.
Orange is the color of social communication and optimism. From a negative color meaning it is also a
sign of pessimism and superficiality.
With the meaning of colors, in color psychology, yellow is the color of the mind and the intellect. It is
optimistic and cheerful. However it can also suggest impatience, criticism and cowardice.
Green is the color of balance and growth. It can mean both self-reliance as a positive and
possessiveness as a negative, among many other meanings.
Blue is the color of trust and peace. It can suggest loyalty and integrity as well as conservatism and
frigidity.
To understand the color blue
Indigo is the color of intuition. In the meaning of colors it can mean idealism and structure as well as
ritualistic and addictive.
Purple is the color of the imagination. It can be creative and individual or immature and
impractical.
The color meaning of turquoise is communication and clarity of mind. It can also be impractical and
idealistic.
The color psychology of pink is unconditional love and nurturing. Pink can also be immature, silly and
girlish.
In the meaning of colors, magenta is a color of universal harmony and emotional balance. It is
spiritual yet practical, encouraging common sense and a balanced outlook on life.
The color brown is a friendly yet serious, down-to-earth color that relates to security, protection,
comfort and material wealth.
From a color psychology perspective, gray is the color of compromise - being neither black nor white,
it is the transition between two non-colors. It is unemotional and detached and can be indecisive.
Silver has a feminine energy; it is related to the moon and the ebb and flow of the tides - it is fluid,
emotional, sensitive and mysterious.
Gold is the color of success, achievement and triumph. Associated with abundance and prosperity,
luxury and quality, prestige and sophistication, value and elegance, the color psychology of gold
implies affluence, material wealth and extravagance.
White is color at its most complete and pure, the color of perfection. The color meaning of white is
purity, innocence, wholeness and completion.
Black is the color of the hidden, the secretive and the unknown, creating an air of mystery. It keeps
things bottled up inside, hidden from the world.
Wedding Colors
Your choice of wedding colors tends to be a subconscious reflection of your personality and an
indication of how you imagine your future marriage will be.
You may have decided on your color, or colors, years and years before your wedding, but it will still
reflect your personality traits.
Your choice of colors may be in your wedding invitations, your table decorations, your flowers, your
bridesmaid dresses or your wedding gown.
Of course some brides will choose their colors based on the theme of their wedding, for example a
beach wedding, a garden wedding, a vintage theme, a black tie event, or a traditional theme.
Some will choose colors to fit in with the time of year, such as soft pastel colors for summer, deep,
rich, jewel colors for winter, bright contemporary colors for spring or muted tones for autumn or fall.
Some may choose simple and elegant combinations of black and white or cream, navy and white or
simply an all white theme.
Others will plan their wedding colors around the venue they have chosen.
Whatever your situation you can usually incorporate your favorite color, or a tint or shade of that
color, into your wedding plans.
For example, if your venue has blue in its decor, but you want pink, just use a small amount of the
blue in your pink color scheme to tie it all together.
Begin by creating an inspiration board with pictures of items you would like to incorporate into your
wedding.
Go through bridal magazines and read articles on weddings to find the things you love. This could
include colors, invitation ideas, flowers, wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, bonbonniere,
honeymoon destinations etc.
Then look at your board and see if there is some sort of color theme evolving.
My advice is to choose a color you really love for your primary wedding color you cant go wrong.
Then choose a second color you love and find a way to make those colors work together.
Choose a maximum of three colors and have them in unequal proportions the main color (about 65
to 70%) plus a supporting color (about 25%) plus an accent color (about 5 to 10%).
Remember, the greater the quantity of a particular color, the more the psychological impact
will be.
If you only use a very small amount of a color, then its impact will be minimal.
So Now You've Chosen Your Wedding Colors, What Do They Say About You?
White
White is color in its purest form, representing innocence, wholeness and perfection. It is the blank
canvas waiting to be written upon, opening the way for the creation of anything the mind can imagine.
Using a lot of white amongst your wedding colors will create a mood ofpeace and comfort.
If you have chosen all white for your wedding color, you are looking to recreate the purity and
innocence and simplicity of your youth.
You see your wedding as a new beginning, that of a shared future together.
You are independent and impartial with a neutral outlook on life and you like everything to be
perfect this goes for your wedding as well.
You like order and efficiency in your life because that creates a sense of peace and calm,
comfort and hope.
In your marriage you will want to remain independent and self-reliant, creating a life of
simplicity and order with as little stress as possible.
Click here for more information on the color psychology of white or your personality color white.
In other cultures white is traditionally related to death and mourning. In these cultures death usually
means the end of one life and the beginning of another, moving forward to a new life, so the color
psychology meaning of new beginnings still holds.
Ivory
Ivory is a softer version of white with a small touch of cream and brown in it. Traditionally it was
regarded as tainted white, but this view is considered old fashioned and not relevant in the
contemporary world. Today it is a modern color often used for wedding dresses because it is flattering
to most skin tones.
Ivory is a neutral color, which means that it evokes a level of impartiality. Although similar to white, it is
a warmer, richer and more elegant color. While pure white is stark, ivory is soft; white stands aloof,
while ivory embraces.
Its meaning in color psychology for weddings is calming, yet encouraging, with a feeling of simple
elegance and sophistication. It often has an old-fashioned feel to it.
Using ivory as a main color for your wedding will create a warm, quiet, soothing and sensual
atmosphere, surrounding your guests with a feeling of calm and comfort, luxury and quality.
Choosing ivory among your wedding colors shows you as a very genuine and honest person,
with a balanced, loyal and friendly personality; you are gentle, thoughtful and loving.
You are somewhat traditional, with an elegant and classic style.
You love quality and luxury in everything, from your surroundings, to your clothing, to your
food, and you wont settle for anything less.
You are patient and strong with a sense of superiority, although this is mainly a reflection of
your self-confident attitude rather than a need to lord it over others.
You need a sense of order in your life so you feel calm and in control at all times. A stress-free
life is a necessity for you any sense of chaos will unsettle and distress you. Therefore your
wedding must be well organized and as stress-free as possible
While you love quality and luxury, you are quite practical and down-to-earth with your feet
planted firmly on the ground.
In your marriage, fidelity and commitment will be extremely important to you.
You will need to be surrounded by elegance in your home and your clothing, as this will be
important to your self-confidence.
Your husband may need to reassure you that all is well from time to time.
Red
Choosing a Red themed wedding, from a color psychology perspective, creates passion, energy and
excitement.
Red will create a warm and stimulating mood at your wedding with high energy and lots of action.
Choosing red for your main wedding color identifies you as extroverted, confident and
optimistic.
It is an attention-seeking and an attention-getting color so whichever way you look at it, you
like to be noticed and love being the center of attention which of course is perfect for your
wedding.
You are action oriented with a deep need for physical fulfilment and to experience life through
the five senses this will be evident in your wedding with music, dancing, good food and a great
visual experience for everyone.
You will want to be in control of all aspects of your wedding, but be aware that you may come
across as being bossy at times and your aggression may upset others involved in your wedding
planning.
You will demonstrate a vibrant enthusiasm for life throughout your marriage as you discover
and pursue new physical directions and goals you will need a like-minded marriage partner to
keep up with your energy levels!
Variations of Red
The deeper the red, the more subdued the energy and the more sophisticated it is.
Burgundy, which is red with some black or dark purple in it, is controlled passion and energy.
Maroon, which is red with blue in it, is a more conservative color involving thoughtful action and
passion.
Superstitions
There are some old English superstitions around using red and white for wedding colors. These
superstitions say that any combination of red and white, including flowers, should be avoided
because they represent blood and bandagesnot the best symbols for a wedding. If you are not
superstitious then take no notice of this.
Orange
Orange is an uplifting, optimistic, positive and motivational color which exudes warmth and
happiness.
Orange in your wedding colors will create a friendly and social moodwith lots of chatting amongst
the guests, laughter, fun and enthusiasm.
Choosing orange among your wedding colors means you are independent and competitive,
assertive, extroverted and uninhibited, and always on the go.
You are a people person and will have a large and active social circle, enjoy partying and
planning all types of social events - orange people are the life of the party, the uninhibited
performer! So planning your wedding will be a great deal of fun for you!
Your life together will be stimulating and social, one of spontaneity, fun and adventure with a
great enthusiasm for life you really dislike everyday routine.
Being a free spirit with a great sense of adventure, your marriage will be full of new challenges
as you explore the world around you. You will move on easily from any setbacks you encounter.
Click here for more information on the color psychology of orange oryour personality color
orange.
Variations of Orange
Paler versions of orange, such as peach and apricot, are softer and gentler in their energy,
stimulating conversation yet putting people at ease.
Yellow
Yellow is illuminating and uplifting, relating to the mind and the intellect.
Yellow in your wedding colors will create a warm, welcoming, cheerful and happy mood which will
lift up the spirits of your guests.
If you have chosen yellow as your wedding color, you are creative with many original ideas and
thoughts, but with much practicality this is not the color of the fantasy dreamer, more the practical
idealist.
You are a good communicator and make decisions clearly and easily, which will help you in the
planning of your wedding. However your head usually overrules your heart and you can be overly
analytical and self-critical which will need to be controlled or you will become very anxious as you
make your plans.
Your downfall can be that you are impulsive and spontaneous rather than thinking things
through before you act.
You will have a close circle of good friends and may prefer a smaller intimate wedding rather
than a large extravagant event.
You have a good sense of humor which will guide you through the many ups and downs of
married life.
In your future together your partner will need to allow you your independence as this is an
important aspect to your personality. You will also need logical and practical order in your everyday
life to allow you the space to inspire and create new ideas.
During your marriage you will have to be careful you dont waste money on unnecessary and
frivolous items as money sometimes slips through your fingers very quickly.
Click here for more information on the color psychology of yellow oryour personality color
yellow.
Be aware in choosing yellow for your wedding colors that being surrounded by too much yellow can
cause anxiety and cause people to feel agitated.
Variations of Yellow
Others, such as citrine, can imply fickleness and relates to the serial relationship hopper.
Green
Green is a color of rebirth, renewal and growth and it balances the emotions.
Green in your wedding colors will create a calming and restful moodwith enough warmth to
encourage a feeling of unity and togetherness among the guests.
If you have chosen green for your wedding color you are a very nurturing and compassionate
person, loving yourself and others unconditionally you will plan your wedding for all your family
and friends as much as for yourself.
You crave peace and contentment above all else and a life free of conflict any stress or
disagreements during the planning of your wedding will cause you much anxiety.
Detail bores you so you will most likely seek help with planning your wedding someone to
take care of the finer details while you create the big picture of what you want your wedding to be.
In your marriage you will be a loyal and faithful partner, although not highly passionate. You
prefer balance and calm to action.
You have to be careful not to become too content and complacent during your marriage,
forgetting about your own dreams and goals dont get stuck in a rut as that will eventually lead to
you becoming bored and discontented.
Click here for more information on the color psychology of green oryour personality color green.
Blue
Blue is conservative and reserved. It is a safe and non-threatening color, loved by most people
throughout the world.
Blue for your wedding color will create a relaxing and peaceful moodfor your wedding in which
everyone will feel contented and happy.
If you have selected blue as one of your wedding colors, you tend to be very reliable, with a
need for order and direction in every endeavour this will help you with the planning of your
wedding you take your responsibilities seriously and would aim to create a perfect wedding for all
your guests.
You can be devoted to various causes, including family and work, and this will also be the case
with your wedding it will be all consuming until you are happy with your choices.
You dont particularly like change and carefully consider any decisions before making a
commitment you think things through very carefully before coming to a conclusion.
Trust is important to you you make a great friend but become deeply hurt if your trust is
betrayed loyalty within your marriage will be of utmost importance.
You will be hoping for a marriage based on harmony and serenity you dont like
confrontation, preferring one-on-one verbal communication to resolve issues.
It indicates a need for tranquility in your future and to be able to live your life according to your
own ideals and beliefs without having to change your inflexible viewpoint of life to satisfy others.
Variations of Blue
The darker the blue, the more conservative, serious and professional it is and the more masculine it
becomes.
Navy blue is a great alternative to black softer and more traditional. It looks great with white, ivory,
champagne. Add pink in the bouquets, or lime green or soft yellow
Pale Blue: Pale blue is a color of freedom and creativity. It inspires tranquillity.
Sky Blue: This is a non-threatening color loved by most people all over the world. It is the color of the
healer and indicates a helpful and selfless nature.
Azure Blue: This is a color of contentment that inspires ambition and determination to achieve.
Dark Blue: Dark blue is conservative and responsible but it can be pessimistic and hypocritical times.
It is the color of the non-emotional worrier.
Indigo
Indigo, a combination of deep blue and violet, inspires a sense of fairness and justice, along with
deep sincerity.
Indigo among your wedding colors will create a dignified mood with a degree of tradition being an
important part of the wedding ceremony.
If you have chosen indigo as one of your wedding colors, you love traditions and rituals so a
conventional wedding will be on the cards.
Order and structure is important to you and will be essential in the organization of your
wedding, as well as carrying over to all parts of your life.
Be careful with the planning of your wedding as minor upsets and stress could bring out the
drama queen in you.
Integrity and honesty will be very important to you in your married life.
Devotion to your family is a beautiful part of your personality but you may take this to extremes
as you also have an addictive personality this addiction can be in many different forms, from
family, to work, to gambling, to sport, to getting qualifications.
In your marriage you will need your partner to accept you as the aware and intuitive spiritual
being that you are.
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indigo.
Purple
Purple is an introspective color. It stimulates the imagination and inspires high ideals.
Choosing purple as your wedding color will create a mood of individuality, mystery and fantasy.
If you have chosen purple as one of your wedding colors you are unique, individual and
independent, definitely not one of the crowd, so your wedding will need to be unique in some way,
and different to the usual run-of-the-mill weddings - you are creative and love the unconventional
and this will show in any event you design.
You are a sensitive and compassionate person, supportive of others and putting their needs
before your own. This is yourwedding so your needs should be the most important at this time
forget about the expectations of others.
You are a gentle and free spirit. Your feelings run deep and you can be quite sensitive to hurtful
comments from others, although you would never show it. Choose people for your wedding party
who love and accept you for who you are.
Used solely on its own, purple can lead to depression in some people so be careful to add
another color, such as pink, turquoise or green, when using it for your wedding.
In your marriage you will be looking for emotional security. You will also need to be able to
create a sense of order in all parts of your married life taking on too many projects at once can
overwhelm you.
You seek spiritual enlightenment and need a supportive partner in your search for the meaning
of life.
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purple.
Variations of Purple
The darker shades of purple were linked with nobility in the past and imply sensuality and
individuality.
The lighter shades are more romantic and feminine, and a perfect choice for your wedding colors.
Lavender: With a slightly bluish tinge, lavender is sensitive, fragile, feminine and nostalgic.
Lilac: This color has a slightly pinkish hue to it. It is immature and superficial, inspiring glamour,
romance and vanity.
Plum: Plum is a reddish purple. It can appear old-fashioned, but it is honorable and linked to family
traditions.
Deep Purple: Dark purple is related to nobility and higher spiritual attainment. A powerful color, it can
also indicate arrogance and ruthlessness.
Turquoise
Turquoise controls and heals the emotions. It is a happy and friendly color which opens the lines of
communication between the heart and the spoken word.
Turquoise will create a refreshing, friendly and happy mood at your wedding.
If you have chosen turquoise among your wedding colors, you exhibit a confident and
independent personality.
You are good at multi-tasking - focusing on one thing at a time bores you. However, be careful
that you dont become scattered in your thinking, particularly when you try to accomplish too much
at once. This can overtire you and you become emotionally out of balance.
This is a color which recharges our spirit during stressful times and is a great color in times of
crisis as it aids clear thinking and decision making this will assist you as you make plans for your
wedding. Be aware that turquoise can also heighten your sensitivity which could increase your
stress levels when things go wrong in your plans weddings are notorious for causing stress and
anxiety.
It is calming to anyone making a speech and assists with clarity of thoughts, so its a good
color to print the grooms or best mans speech onto!!!
In your marriage you will need to ensure that you have emotional balance on a day to day
basis. You will need a marriage partner who will support you in expressing your hopes and dreams
no matter how idealistic they may be and one who will encourage you to make your own way in
the world under your own terms.
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turquoise.
Pink
In color psychology pink relates to unconditional love and understanding, and the giving and
receiving of nurturing. Pink calms the physical passion and power of red making it a more gentle and
loving energy.
Pink as one of your wedding colors will create a mood of gentle warmth, love and thoughtfulness.
Choosing pink for your wedding color shows you are loving, kind, generous and sensitive to
the needs of others. You are friendly and approachable with a warmth and softness others are
drawn to.
You are disciplined and organized, although you can sometimes be rather flippant when the
immature girly side of pink appears.
Pink is a positive color inspiring warm and comforting feelings, a sense that everything will be
okay in the end. And this is what you are hoping for with your wedding and marriage.
Your marriage partner will need to love and accept you unconditionally and show sincere
appreciation for the loving things you do each day.
Combining pink with other darker colors such as dark blue, dark green, black or gray, adds
strength and sophistication to pink.
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Variations of Pink
Hot Pink: Contemporary and modern for a wedding, yet romantic and fun, it radiates a more passion
than pale pink. It inspires sensual love and a love of life.
Rose Pink: This is a more mature pink, but still feminine and romantic; the pink of universal love.
Salmon Pink: This variation of pink contains a touch of orange. It encourages the flirt, and can be a
sign of the shy lover, all talk and no play.
Orchid: This is more of a lavender-pink and relates to the unusual and the individual doing his or her
own thing. It is the non-conformist.
Blush: This is a very pale pink with sensual and sexual undertones. It is non-threatening but lacks
enthusiasm, excitement and energy.
Magenta
Magenta represents universal harmony and emotional balance. Spiritual, yet practical, it creates a
balanced outlook on life based on common sense.
Magenta will create a mood of compassion, kindness, support and cooperation along with
innovation and individuality.
With a vivid imagination and creative ability, choosing magenta as your wedding color means
you are a non-conformist who sees life from a different point of view. This will affect how you plan
your wedding, and your guests will expect a unique wedding experience from you.
You are a free spirit, cheerful and optimistic, who dislikes being restricted by rules but you do
use common sense in making most of your decisions. Despite being impulsive and innovative, you
are still practical and like to live a very organized life.
In choosing magenta for your wedding, you seek harmony and balance on this special day;
physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Magenta helps to release old patterns of thinking
and behaving that no longer serve you it will help you to grow and move forward in your married
life and to find greater balance in all areas.
Using your intuition and psychic ability during stressful times will assist you to rise above the
everyday dramas of your daily life during the planning of your wedding and in your future married
life.
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magenta.
Brown
Brown among your wedding colors will create a mood of stability and comfort, making guests feel
at home.
Choosing brown as your wedding color means you are honest, down-to-earth and wholesome,
with both feet planted firmly on the ground. You are also friendly and approachable, genuine and
sincere, and your wedding will show this side of you.
Steady and reliable, with a keen sense of duty and responsibility, you take your obligations
seriously. While you prefer to stay in the background, (you are never the life of the party!), your
wedding is the time for you to shine.
Everything you do is done in moderation and with restraint you are not self-indulgent,
frivolous or extravagant but you do like quality and simplicity. Your wedding will reflect this.
In fact, you love quality in everything - a comfortable home, the best food and drink and loyal
companionship. These will be essential for happiness in your marriage.
You are a home body with a strong need for security and a sense of belonging, and this will be
of utmost of importance in your married life.
Your marriage will need to cocoon you in your own safe little world as you don't like your life to
be upset by anything - close relationships with family and friends will be a support and comfort
during the difficult times that are a normal part of life.
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brown.
Gray
Gray is a color of compromise - an unemotional color detached, impartial, neutral and somewhat
indecisive. It can be dull and boring on the one hand or elegant and formal on the other.
Gray as one of your main wedding colors will create a mood of isolation and neutrality guests will
not feel as involved with too much gray. A warm gray will be more involving and connecting for your
guests.
If you have chosen gray for your wedding color, you tend to be neutral and objective about life,
often to the point of being indifferent. You are the fence-sitter who doesnt like to take sides, always
compromising and cooperating.
It is important for you to maintain the status quo - you prefer a safe, secure and balanced
existence and never desire much excitement. You will usually compromise in order to keep the
balance and stability you so desperately seek.
You are practical and calm, do not like to attract attention and are simply seeking a contented
life. You tend to conform just to keep the peace.
You are the middle of the road type, cool, conserved, composed and reliable.
In your marriage you will seek respect from your partner and will need to feel a deep sense of
belonging in your family unit. You need a partner who is happy to make the decisions in your family.
You often add a splash of color to your grey look, to show that you aren't all that dull.
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Variations of Gray
The darker the gray, the more dramatic and mysterious it becomes.
The lighter the gray the more illuminating and lively it is.
Rarely is gray a perfect mix of black and white - it often has elements of other colors such as blue,
green, pink, mauve or yellow within it which lift it and energize it.
Black
Black is a color of power and control, prestige and dignity and it can be intimidating and
unapproachable. It can also imply submission to another (including a sexual partner), similar to the
priest wearing black robes in submission to God.
Black as your wedding color will create a mood of elegance, protection and mystery.
Choosing black as your wedding color indicates that you may be conventional, conservative
and serious, or sophisticated, elegant and dignified.
You may be too serious for your own good - bring some colour into your life to lighten you up -
life should be fun. Dont be dictatorial when planning your wedding as this is intimidating and
generates a mood of fear around you not a good omen for what should be a happy and
memorable event.
In planning your wedding you will be methodical and organized, making sure everything is in
order down to the last detail. You like to be in control!!!
In choosing black for your wedding, you may be trying to create an aura of mystery and
intrigue, as in the sexy black negligee, or an air of sophistication, as in 'the little black dress', or 'the
black tie event', or simply giving an impression of success and affluence.
You will want to have power and control in your marriage in order to protect your emotional
insecurities - this could cause conflict and arguments with your partner. Just make sure you dont
suppress your own desires and aspirations while protecting your own vulnerabilities.
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Silver
Silver has a feminine energy; it is related to the moon and the ebb and flow of the tides - it is fluid,
emotional, sensitive and mysterious, soothing, calming and purifying.
Silver among your wedding colors will create a mood of elegance and femininity.
If you have chosen silver as your wedding color theme, you have a modern and dignified, yet
somewhat glamorous, outlook on life. You tend to have an understated air of sophistication and
classiness about you and this will be reflected in your wedding ceremony.
You are imaginative and creative, particularly in expressing yourself with the written word, and
may choose to write your own wedding vows.
As silver illuminates and reflects the energy of those colors that surround it, choose carefully
the colors you put with it for your wedding - almost any color will work with silver but be sure to
choose a color that has the energy you want to convey. While there are similarities between silver
and gray, silver is much more light-hearted and optimistic.
You need simplicity in your life and to be independent and self-reliant so you do not need to
depend on anyone else your partner will need to understand this is part of who you are and not
take personal offense at it.
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Gold
Gold is the color of success, achievement and triumph. It implies luxury and quality, value and
elegance, affluence, material wealth and extravagance.
You radiate charisma, personality and confidence, making others feel relaxed and valued in
your company. With your optimism and warmth you add richness to the lives of those with whom
you come in contact.
If you have chosen gold as your wedding color theme, you are most likely planning a fairly
traditional and upmarket wedding and you will relish the attention you receive.
You love luxury and the best quality in everything - luckily you tend to be very successful,
seeking and acquiring material wealth throughout your lifetime. Your wedding will reflect your
financial success.
You appreciate life completely - with your optimistic attitude you are not happy to passively sit
back and wait for things to happen - you must be an active participant and your partner will need to
have this attitude also.
Your deepest need is to acquire the deepest knowledge and understanding of yourself as a
spiritual being.
Understanding color meanings in business is essential when you are establishing a business profile.
Color psychology affects our lives in so many ways, yet we often don't realize the impact of our color
choices on our website colors, on our stationery and packaging, in our retail store or office, in our
marketing or our business clothing.
Color has a powerful subconscious effect on every part of our lives, without even saying a word; an
understanding of color meanings in business gives us an invaluable tool to get the best response to
our marketing and promotional efforts and ultimately to create a successful business.
In applying the information about color meanings in business to enhance your own business profile
and marketing, don't use any color entirely on its own; it is always best to use a complementary color
with your main choice as over-use of any one color can negate its effect and in fact have the opposite
effect.
There is almost always more than one option of color combinations to assist your business, so you
don't have to choose any color that you do not like or resonate to. Or you may use the disliked color
in a very small amount to get the response you want from your customer. For example, you may use
just a very small amount of red to indicate your passion or energy for your business or as a call to
action button on your website.
Check out all the information on each color in this 'color meanings in business' section to determine
the best choices for your business.
Red is a physical color which calls for action to be taken. Its high energy and strength draws
attention to itself and demands to be noticed.
Orange is a color of adventure which inspires and creates enthusiasm. It is optimistic and sociable
and suggests affordability.
Yellow is an illuminating and uplifting color which stimulates our analytical processes and assists with
mental clarity.
Green is associated with nature, health and healing. It balances the emotions and inspires
compassion.
Turquoise balances and recharges the emotions and inspires good communication skills and self-
expression.
Blue is the safest color to use in most applications, implying honesty, trust and dependability.
Indigo is a powerful and strong color which conveys integrity and sincerity. It is associated with
structure and rituals.
Purple implies wealth, quality, fantasy and creativity. It workd well with many other colors.
Magenta is a practical yet spiritual color. Compassionate and kind, it encourages a balanced outlook
based on common sense.
Meaning of Pink in Business
Pink inspires compassion and nurturing. It is a non-threatening color used most often in feminine
businesses.
Gold is associated with value, luxury and prestige. It reflects wisdom, beauty and generosity.
Silver is a modern sophisticated color, calming yet uplifting, with a degree of mystery about it.
Black is the color of power and authority and in excess it can be intimidating and unfriendly.
White is a blank canvas waiting for creative stimulation. It implies efficiency and simplicity, fairness
and order.
Gray is neutral and conservative but does imply security and reliability. It creates a great background
for other colors.
Brown is a strong, reassuring color that is comforting and reliable. It relates well to businesses that
promote down-to-earth and outdoor products and activities.
Job Interviews
Your choice of colors and clothing for job interviews, along with your personal presentation, can have
a great impact on an interviewers first impression of you this is established in the first 60
seconds of meeting you and is a lasting impression that is difficult to change. This is particularly
important in todays difficult and competitive job market so make it a good impression.
Dont Underestimate the Importance of Your Choice of Color in Your Job Interview Clothing
Many people underestimate the power of the colours they wear for job interviews, but color sends a
significant subconscious message to the interviewer about:
your character
your attitude
your personality
It can convey your current level of professionalism and sophistication, your honesty and reliability,
and your self-confidence.
What you wear for job interviews, or to work, is as much a calling card as any business card you may
carry.
This will determine your clothing and color choices, as will your gender and the gender of the
interviewer, and the subconscious messages you wish to send to the interviewer.
Before going to job interviews, find out as much as you can about the company for which you are
applying for the job and look at the culture of the business. The key here is to dress to fit the culture
and to dress one step above what you would usually wear in the position for which you are
interviewing. Show you are serious about this job.
Corporate, legal, accounting or financial services business this requires a suit or classic
dress in a conservative color - your best choice is a power color such as navy or dark gray with a
white shirt and a classic tie. Dont wear distracting jewellery, colors or other attention-getting
accessories.
Young and trendy one, perhaps in fashion or advertising this may be more casual,
although it is still better to wear a suit for the first meeting add your own individual flair by
accessorising with a trendy color that shows your individuality.
Trade position - while you may wear jeans and a polo shirt on the job, always wear smart
casual clothing, preferably a collared shirt and classic pants or slacks for all trade job interviews. If
interviewing for a large company, add a tie and perhaps a jacket (non-matching), to show you are
serious. Wearing a suit is a little too much for most trade position interviews. Just make sure your
shoes are clean and polished!
Sales and marketing - wear a suit and tie, or a suit or classic dress for women, for any
sales or marketing interviews. Add some color in your tie, scarf or accessories to show your
personality, but dont overdo it!
Managerial positions - always dress well for interviews for management roles a suit and tie
for men and a suit or classic dress for women. Navy blue or dark gray are good choices.
Remember you will most likely be interviewed by a conservative senior manager.
Administration positions - smart business attire is the best choice for admin interviews,
preferably with a jacket (and tie for men), although it need not be a suit unless you are interviewing
for a role in a professional office.
How do I choose the right colors and what do those color choices mean?
For first job interviews, as a general rule, I recommend that you wear conservative colors such as
navy blue, mid to dark gray, black or brown, in a suit (for both men and women) or a classic dress for
women. Choose any of these conservative colours with a white, off-white or pastel blouse or shirt to
soften the look, and add an accent of color to add energy and personality for men this accent color
will be in their tie, while for women it will be in their jewellery or a scarf.
Medium to dark colors are most business-like, authoritative and conservative and usually the best
option for job interviews.
Lighter colors are friendlier and less threatening, but they lack power.
The more serious and high-powered the position you are applying for, the darker and more
conservative the choice of color should be.
The following is a list of colors and their meanings - read this list to find which color or colors
communicate the messages you wish to send out to your interviewer. Choose a base color such as
dark blue, gray or black, for example, and add accents of color to show some of your personality.
Navy blue is probably the best option for first job interviews as it elicits a positive response from most
interviewers. It is a professional color which adds an impression of authority, confidence, trust,
honesty, loyalty, stability, reliability and credibility. Many bosses see it as the color of the team player.
Grey gives an impression of sophistication and professionalism. While it is a strong and powerful
color, it is non-confrontational and does not distract and it is less intimidating than black. Always add
another color accent (not gray), in your tie, scarf or jewellery if you choose grey for a suit or dress.
Black is a powerful and authoritarian color that can be seen as sophisticated or intimidating. It is
associated with strength and leadership and is a good choice for an interview in the legal sector
otherwise, use it as an accent color in a tie or scarf or jewellery.
Although many young people love wearing black, they need to realize that wearing black is
intimidating and aggressive and may cause the interviewer to become defensive. It can also put a
barrier between them and the interviewer. At the same time, wearing some black can add confidence
to an applicant who is a little unsure of them self.
Brown gives the impression that you are confident, dependable, reliable and flexible, but it can also
be seen as dated and old-fashioned. It is a friendly and approachable color that works well for many
industrial job interviews.
White suggests simplicity, organization and cleanliness. It is a great choice for a shirt or blouse to go
with a navy, grey, black or brown suit.
Red is over-powering and attention-seeking and not suitable to wear to an interview except as an
accent color. It exudes energy, passion and confidence as well as aggression, arrogance and
anger. Use sparingly, especially for a first interview!
Maroon or burgundy is an acceptable form of red for a womans suit but not as good as navy, gray
or black.
Green, yellow,purple and orange are distracting and memorable colors that are more suitable to
creative or media jobs. Use these colors carefully as they dont always elicit a positive response in job
interviews. Green is sometimes viewed negatively as an untrustworthy colour, while orange can look
unprofessional and cheap. Yellow and purple are associated with unusual creative types and often
not liked by older males. Use these colors very sparingly for job interviews, if at all.
Women tend to react more positively to blue based colors, such as deep blue-reds, most blues, blue-
greys, most pinks, and blue-greens. Use these colors when being interviewed by a female.
To men, the yellow based colors are more attractive. True reds and orange reds, peachy-apricot
along with most blues are best. Use these colors if being interviewed by a male, but only in small
quantities and as an accent color.
Blue is the most universally liked color, and it creates a positive response from both men and
women. It is the safest color to use for job interviews as it is conservative and non-confrontational and
loved universally by men and women in most cultures.
Fabric Choices
Plain colors are a better choice than patterned clothing, woven fabrics are better than knitted fabric,
while matte colors and finishes are better than shiny, except in scarves and jewellery.
Not dressing appropriately for the position they are applying for while it is important to feel
comfortable in job interviews, it is more
beneficial to the end result if you choose clothing colors based on the desired response from the
interviewer.
Wearing colors or clothing that shock, whether consciously or subconsciously these colors may
include magenta, hot pink, bright orange and bright yellow use them in very small amounts, if at all.
Not being well-groomed hair should be neat and tidy, nails trimmed and clean, clothing clean and
pressed, shoes clean and polished, and deodorant worn at all times.
Wearing too much perfume or after-shave will leave a lasting impression, but not a favorable one!
Trying to be too trendy tattoos, nose and eyebrow piercings, showing too much skin as in very
short skirts and low necklines, and very high heels are all inappropriate for a professional job
interview.
If you have had a personal color analysis done and know your best colors, you can incorporate these
into your clothing, for example in a shirt, scarf, jewellery or tie otherwise, choose colors that reflect
your own coloring, for example green if you have green eyes, blue if you have blue eyes.
Take pride in your appearance make sure your shoes are clean and polished, no body piercings,
and cover any tattoos for all job interviews. Remember that often the interviewer may be older and
more conservative so be careful you dont offend with your appearance.
Play it safe and dress in tailored, structured and classic clothing, unless you are applying for a very
creative job. Dress conservatively and understated this doesnt usually offend anyone.
Choose conservative, neutral colors rather than bright colors medium to dark colors in blue, grey,
black and brown are the most conservative and authoritative. Add small accents of other colors to
show your personality. Read the previous information on what colors mean to make your choices.
For men:
Wear a conservative tie, at least for the first interview, in a plain color that works with your suit.
Wear dark colored shoes and dark socks that match either your shoes or your trousers.
Make sure your shoes are clean and polished, and not worn.
Dont wear jumpers or cardigans.
Make your tie the right length it should meet your belt buckle when you are standing straight.
Check that your fingernails are clean too.
For women:
A skirt suit or classic dress is best for professional job interviews, while a pant suit is suitable
for less professional types of jobs.
Wear minimal makeup and no chunky jewellery keep it understated and minimal.
With accessories, less is more, when going for a job interview.
Have a neat and professional hair style.
Wear light or skin colored hosiery with conservative shoes that match your clothing, or just
plain black shoes.
Be modest wear classic tailored clothing - no plunging necklines, no tight clothing and no
short skirts.
Wear subtle nail polish, or no nail polish at all, and remember to check that the polish is not
chipped and that your nails are clean.
Remember, these choices are just for the interview and to help you get the job once you have it,
you can dress more to suit your personality and the everyday culture and expectations of your new
employer.
Of course, along with the right job interview clothing, you also need the skills, experiences and
qualifications required for the job, as well as good interview techniques.
Remember to speak clearly and confidently, make eye contact, dont put your hands in your pockets
andturn off your mobile phone before the interview!
Interviews are tough its an inescapable fact. There is simply so much to consider. You want to
appear knowledgeable about the company and the industry, demonstrate the required skills, and talk
fluently about your experience. In preparation, you can meticulously research the company, compile
examples that prove you meet the criteria, and make a list of questions that illustrate your interest in
the company and a desire to remain there on a long-term basis. In addition to that, you need to
ensure your posture, body language, eye contact and tone of voice are all correct. Your presentation
is also extremely important, and your choice of clothing can have a significant impact on the outcome
of the interview.
After speaking to top clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner last year about the psychology of
dressing for work, I decided to further explore the subject of dressing for job interviews from a
psychological perspective. I collated 8 fascinating studies and interviewed a clinical psychologist, two
leading image consultants, an expert in graduate recruitment, a top fashion writer, a tailor and a top
colour psychologist Judy!
Judy, amongst other interviewees, gave me some incredibly insightful answers, and I feel the eBook
is a great guide for young graduates and veterans alike.
Your favorite color reveals your character, says a pioneer in the field of color study.
Faber Birren, author of 24 books about color, said, It is possible to make fairly accurate judgments
about the meaning of color preferences and their revelations of personality traits.
Here is a color test to find out factors of your personality you may never before has suspected.
Simply choose your overall favorite color from the nine featured here and read the results below;
RED This is the color of extroversion, of a person with desire, appetite, a will to live life fully. You are
somewhat aggressive, impulsive, perhaps athletic, surely quick to release your feelings and
emotions. You have many ups and downs in your feelings.
To you, life is meant to be happy, and when it isnt, you are confused and upset. You hate monotony,
are quick to judge people, quick to form opinions and boldly express them.
ORANGE Generally you are good-natured, likable and social, you make friends easily, with an easy
smile and a talent for small talk.
Chances are better than even that you will not marry, and if you do, your marriage will be one of light
affection. You prefer friendliness and companionship to adoration. A natural born politician, you shine
at any occupation in which you meet groups of people. You seldom indulge in serious thought or
severe discipline.
YELLOW You have great expectations and diligently seek self-fulfillment. Yellow is the hue of
idealism you have a superior mind and you use it. Your manner may be aloof, but you are not shy.
You may occasionally feel an awkward moment, but you never get rattled.
In many respects you are a longer. You are good at formulating plans, but may not be energetic
enough to carry them out. You think things through clearly, are logical and consistent.
GREEN You are sure to be constant in your ways, persevering, sensible and respectable. You have
a good balance. Outspoken, with a love of freedom, those who like green are generally social and live
in a good neighborhood, have many friends and belong to social organizations. You tend to resist
change. You like parties and you like to eat and may usually be on a diet.
Your social standing, financial position and reputation are all of top importance to you. You constantly
seek affirmation of companionship and affection.
BLUE-GREEN A fastidious person, you have good taste, dress well and probably are a connoisseur
of good food and wine. You are poised and apparently self-controlled though inside you may feel
tense. You would perish without love and admiration.
The man who likes blue-green may be conceited, sophisticated, well-groomed, witty and sarcastic.
The woman who likes this hue has a remarkable sense of fashion, is vain, mysterious and ever
charming, with exception appeal to men.
BLUE You want a serene world and a calm life and you want your affairs to be orderly and neat. An
introvert, you are deliberate, introspective, but perhaps not too intellectual. Steady and a hard worker,
you will probably be successful and make a lot of money.
Though you have a tendency to be egotistical and opinionated, you know how to accept responsibility
and obligation. You are sensitive to others and have a secure hold on your emotions.
PURPLE Two types of people like purple. The first is sensitive, with deep insight, temperamental
and creative with meaningful things to do and passionate devotion to them. The second type admires
artists, mystics and unique people. This type feels there should be gentility, courtesy and affection
everywhere, and no war, disease or poverty.
Some lovers of purple are charming and adoring patrons of the arts and others are true artists
themselves.
BROWN You are steady in your ways, persistent and tenacious. Conscientious in all you do, you
are also obstinate and more likely to accept than to give. You also tend to be frugal. But you have an
ageless quality and never seem to change.
Though your brain is not lightning quick, you do have the ability to think things through. You assume
responsibilities, are shrewd, rational and sensible. You have no time for anything fanciful, but you are
very sensuous.
PINK Two types of people like pink the person who has led a very sheltered life and the person
who, grown older, seeks to regain the innocence of childhood. In pink there is affection, delicacy and
an inner conviction, often naive, that life should be a gentle affair devoid of trials and tribulations.
Younger people who like pink sometimes hold to the illusion that life should be constantly romantic
and generous. Pink is a gentle form of red , and somewhat vain commmonly preferred among
woman in the upper or middle class.