Clothes, Color and Occasion

It is important to choose the correct color for the correct occasion.

Don't just choose a color because you think it looks good on you, figure out what message it gives as different occasions require different kind of clothes and colors.

Court

The hard-edged, defensive combination of red and black or yellow and black will help keep at bay awkward questioning and other challenges of the courtroom.

Job Interview

The solidness of brown, maroon or navy blue is useful core colours in a suit. With the accent colour of cream in a shirt or accessory, this will present an image of reliability and dependability.

A combination of purple, pink and cream is suited for an interview in retail, sales and advertising work.

Family or Adoption Reunion

Apricot, apple-green and pale pink will help to nurture and calm the meeting as well as to encourage communication.

Birthdays

A happy occasion with guests is ensured when you wear a combination of imperial purple, violet, mauve and apricot or pink.

Weddings

Pastel colours bring out the emotions in people. Lilac helps to provide a balance to the emotions. Mid-range colours such as lavender, viridian, cobalt-blue and coral-pink befit such an emotionally charged occasion.

Christenings

A combination of purple and silver will help to lift the atmosphere and create a spiritual occasion.

Funerals

Sadness and sorrow are lifted by the combination of buttercup-yellow and violet, apricot, apple-green, maroon and silver.

Dying

Draped in a blanket of burgundy and gold or violet and gold encourages a deep connection of mind and soul.

Public Speaking

Aim for the colours to engage your audience, not distract it. Core colours such as maroon, navy blue and very deep purple give off a sense of authority.

When you are shopping for colour, keep this in mind: the colours you wear communicate messages to others and, in turn, prompt a response.