When choosing a shirt to impress, a few
questions might cross a man’s mind: does it match with the trousers? Is the
material of a good quality? Is it suitable for the dress code? Something that
men should also be asking is – what does this colour say about me?
Research has shown that the colour of a
man’s shirt can perceive them in a certain way, if you’re looking to come
across as powerful; choose red. If you want to show confidence, always opt for
black. We have teamed up with Charles Tyrwhitt, experts in gentlemen’s fashion
and retailers of men’s formal shirts, to investigate further and find out which colours women
prefer on men.
Choosing the right colour
When it comes to deciding which coloured
shirt to buy, there are some that are perceived more positively by the opposite
sex. Consider purchasing one of the following coloured shirts on your next
shopping trip if you’re looking to dress to impress…
Red
Associated with Valentine’s Day and all
things romantic, red signifies love and passion. It is thought that the
attraction to red comes from our biological roots – many animals such as
baboons are attracted to the opposite sex if they display bright colours. To
wear this on a first date might be slightly overpowering, however it does give
off some vibes that your date might be interested in.
If you’re looking to demonstrate power
and a strong social status, red is a good colour to go for. Research found that
wearing red can actually boost the wearers own confidence, which will be a good
thing during a first date for women who are looking for a man with some self-assurance.
A red shirt can indicate that you have good health and are financially stable,
two more things a woman may have on their checklist when looking for a new
partner.
In a survey which explored the
attractiveness of men in different coloured shirts, red was found to be more
attractive than blue or green. This perception was a global consensus - so
wherever in the world you go wearing a red shirt, expect to get a similar
reception.
However, although the colour was linked
to romance it was not associated with the wearer being kind or sociable –
perhaps you’ll have to demonstrate these traits through the power of
conversation instead.
Black
Although originally kept in the wardrobe
for mourning, black is now worn for various occasions by many fashion
followers. Similar to red, black can be perceived as the colour of
self-assurance – 56% of women said that it inspired confidence. Other comments
included that the colour black made the wearer appear more intelligent and sexy
– perfect for a first date!
Black is renowned for being worn at
classy events. Too much black can be overpowering, so if you opt for a black
shirt you should avoid pairing it with a black jacket, pants and shoes too. It
is a versatile colour and don’t be afraid to mix and match, for example denim
jeans and a black shirt is a good casual outfit for many events.
White
White was another colour that rated high
in terms of clothing. It was perceived to be the least arrogant colour and
instead gave off the impression that the wearer was full of optimism!
A white shirt is a nice and classic look
for when you are trying to impress at a formal event. However, during research,
it was the definitive white t-shirt and jeans combo that caught women’s eyes
and was perceived to be the more attractive look for a man.
Ones to avoid
There are also some colours to avoid
when it comes to choosing a shirt. In many surveys revolving around the
attractiveness of colour, orange and brown consistently performed poorly. They
often are perceived as quite boring, drab colours although a bright orange
shirt could brighten up an outfit nicely on a summer’s day.
Pink didn’t go down very well either. Only
5% of people thought that intelligent people would wear this colour!
Other tips
When choosing a coloured shirt consider
the following tips too:
·
Many men look great in a colour that
matches their eyes, if you have green eyes perhaps opt for a moss green shirt-
a popular colour this season
·
Avoid wearing dark colours if you have a
light complexion, this can really draw your skin tone out and make you appear
paler
·
If you have dark hair, opt for bright
colours as these are likely to complement you more
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