While it’s tempting to opt for a classic little black dress before a date or party, adding bright colors can be a way to rekindle your love life.
Tash Bradley, color psychologist and lead specialist for lifestyle platform Lick, told FEMAIL how certain shades affect people’s behavior in different ways when it comes to romance.
While nightclubs conjure up images of tight monochrome dresses, Tash says you’re more likely to meet someone at a low-saturation pastel party.
Meanwhile, create lust in the bedroom by wearing hot pink or purple to create energy and intensity.
And if you’re looking to grab the attention of a work colleague, adding a bold pop of red to your outfit can make all the difference.
Here, FEMAIL reveals Tash’s expert advice on how color can affect your love life and what to wear depending on your romantic goal.
ATTRACT SOMEONE FOR THE NIGHT
Yellow, pastel colors, orange, pale pink
To be noticed at the party, Tash advises wearing pastel colors, orange and yellow. stock images
These will be pastels, any low saturation, such as pastel pinks, oranges, and yellows.
All these colors bring a lot of energy, they are very joyful, which will be passed on to you and the lucky person with whom you are flirting.
Orange, oddly enough, encourages conversation and social interaction, which will hopefully give you extra confidence for an evening of flirting. Soft warm shades of pink essentially make you feel very comfortable and soothing.
Pink is a nutritious color that’s perfect for a date, especially if you’re a little nervous. In general, if you want to flirt, choose a bright color and avoid more neutral colors like cream, gray and beige.
GET ATTENTION FROM THE LOVER
Red
If you want your love to notice you, you must wear red clothes that will instantly attract attention. stock images
Red is the first color we notice because it has the shortest wavelength, so if for example you were in a room and everyone else was wearing blue, green, gray and then one person was wearing red, your eye would be pointing straight ahead. to this person.
It doesn’t matter what they look like or who they are, the first thing that catches your eye is the person dressed in red.
So, if you want to attract attention, put red lipstick on your lips or wear red accessories as it will draw attention and draw attention to you.
CREATE A ROMANTIC
Dark red
To create romance on a date, Tash suggests wearing a dark red dress that physically impacts the body. stock images
To create romance on a date, I always suggest a soft but rich and deep red. Red has a physical effect on the body, it is a stimulating color, so no matter the intensity, it will always evoke a physical reaction, and that reaction is attraction, as it is a very desirable color.
Whether it’s red lipstick, a red shirt, or a fabulous red dress, you’re sure to inject some romance into this bold color.
Alternatively, choose a restaurant with a red interior and darker red tones like Lick’s Red 01 paint to get a romantic feel for your ambiance.
CREATE SLIMMING
hot pink, purple
According to expert Tash, the best way to induce lust is hot pink or purple. stock images
The best way to create lust is hot pink, more specifically purplish pink, i.e. pink with a blue tint. The key here is that the brighter pink has a high saturation that creates an energy, an intensity that gives you a physical, lustful moment.
For a touch of lust, discreetly add color to your outfit, like a hot pink heel or bracelet.
Being detailed but bold with color is your friend when it comes to lust. Purple also promotes compassion, an important feeling that helps transform lust into a deeper connection.
TO CLEAN LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS
Precious reds, purples and blues
To spice up a long-term relationship, you need to choose a more edgy and rich color that brings a little sophistication and glamour, such as navy blue or purple.
To spice up a long-term relationship, you need to choose a bolder, more intense color that brings a little sophistication and glamour.
Be inspired by gemstone colors, red gemstones, purples and blues, purple will strangely help a person connect with their inner self, which will bring a new dimension to a relationship, and such a high level of saturation will stimulate the senses and consciousness. conversation.
Purple may be a color rarely included in your wardrobe, but it should definitely be considered, if you want to shake up a relationship you’ve been in for a few years, consider purple earrings or a blouse.
How to create a romantic boudoir: an expert named the best colors for an intimate bedroom
To create a romantic bedroom, Tash suggested using a combination of light bubblegum pink and rich black to create a feeling of comfort and intimacy.
“The way we decorate the interiors of our homes and ourselves is really a good indicator of who we are, so it makes sense that colors also play a role in the dating world,” Tash said.
“To create a romantic boudoir, I would choose pink. I think if you want to create romance, pink is very caring, welcoming and makes you feel very comfortable.
To create a romantic bedroom, Tash suggested using a combination of light bubblegum pink and rich black to create a feeling of comfort and intimacy.
“So, the perfect color to romanticize your bedroom would be Lick’s Pink 03, which has that intensity and boudoir feel.
“Also, as an added bonus of choosing pink everyone looks incredible in a pink room, it does wonders for your complexion.
“You can offset pink with a darker color like Black 01 which will add drama to the room and make it very sexy.”
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