Stylist Tips: Which Color to Wear This Summer and Why

Heed the experts and put aside the usual neutral shades. Boldly choose outfits in vibrant, acidic colors to lift your spirits and those around you.

Fortunately, summer brings a more diverse color palette to city streets compared to other times of the year. Black and gray jackets are replaced by canary yellow bombers, blue denim jackets, and fiery sundresses. Some stay true to themselves, opting for milky, gray, and dark blue shades. For these individuals, psychologists especially recommend occasionally brightening up their dark wardrobes with splashes of color.

What we wear invariably affects our self-perception. Style, fabric, color—all matter. Our relationship with the world starts with visual perception, so the psychology of color, whether we like it or not, plays a significant role in our lives. The palette surrounding us deeply influences our mental and physical state. Today, we'll show you how and for whom seven essential summer colors are suitable and explain when to choose them.

Red

Red signifies confidence, adventure, optimism, boldness, and a bit of aggression and assertiveness. It should be noted by quiet, modest, reserved people. In situations where one needs to show character, red helps muster strength and get things done. However, this color should be worn cautiously by those already bright and emotional, as it might appear overly provocative and aggressive.

Red shades not only look good in situations requiring self-assertion but also where emotional energy is lacking. For example, choose fiery colors when you need to go to a party after a tough workday, but have no energy or mood.

Blue

Unlike red, blue and its shades impact intellectual activity more than emotions. They stimulate thinking, help clear the mind, and reboot. Keep in mind that if you need to convey a complex idea to an audience, there's no better color than blue. It aids in better understanding and absorbing new information.

Blue's "skills" don't end there. It also affects emotions, albeit to a lesser extent. Soft shades of blue (cornflower, baby blue, slate) help relax and relieve tension. However, these shades, as well as more aggressive ones like ultramarine, can emphasize an emotionally cold person's aloofness, bringing these qualities to the extreme.

Green

The freshest and most harmonious color. It conveys emotions of calmness, confidence, balance, and equilibrium. Green is the color of nature, inherently harmonious. Shades of May green, unripe apple, or moss-covered lake help bring fresh air into a tense atmosphere, introducing harmony and order where chaos reigns.

Choose green items when everything around is falling apart and not going according to plan, when you know the day will be full of disputes and conflicts. The main thing is to find your suitable shade, the one that suits you. Otherwise, the disharmony of your appearance and the color of your clothes will hinder the desired effect.

Orange

The sunny color of passion, fun, physical and emotional liberation. Surprisingly, in psychology, it is more strongly associated with sexuality than red. Largely because it is perceived as a frivolous color, free and non-committal. Never wear this shade to important interviews and speeches; your words won't be taken seriously. But it is perfect for a date or summer party where complexities are unnecessary.

Another great occasion to wear orange is for fitness. Any workout will become much more enjoyable if surrounded by orange items—shorts, a tank top, a phone case, or even a water bottle.

Yellow

The color of warm emotions, optimism. It radiates friendliness and confidence. Yellow fits perfectly into an atmosphere of happiness and joy. Choose it for festive occasions: weddings, birthdays, parties. It will only enhance the overall atmosphere of carefreeness and fun.

However, yellow is also suitable for serious events. It is considered one of the few colors that help create a positive first impression. Choose yellow accessories for an important interview. The only thing, like green, yellow requires careful selection of the right shade.

Purple

One of the most creative colors in the entire palette. It accompanies creative, sensitive, artistic people. On the other hand, it is associated with mysticism, secrets, and enigmas, making it suitable for those who don't like to reveal their soul to everyone and are secretive. Introverts will love it!

Purple is also associated with luxury and serenity. Wear it if you plan to enjoy a relaxing rest without drawing too much attention to yourself. Don't be afraid to combine it with other dark colors; there will be no mourning, only calm and harmony without unnecessary noise. Complete comfort.

Pink

Pink is perceived as a color of tenderness and compassion. It emphasizes the femininity and fragility of those who choose it. However, much depends on the shade you prefer. Light pink pastel shades evoke softness and warmth, while bright pink, closer to fuchsia, will provoke passion and movement.

You can achieve an interesting effect by diluting strict office suits with pink accessories. Thus, without going beyond the office dress code, you can soften your appearance with simple details, making you more approachable to interlocutors.