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Do the colours you wear influence your mood or does your mood influence the colours you choose to wear each day?

(10 Posts)
nanna8 Wed 20-May-26 11:34:58

I never really thought about it I suppose. I like bright colours but I also like black. I like a red cardigan with a black t shirt. Mostly I wear blue jeans unless we are going out for a meal or something. That’s one thing I like about Temu- you can buy cheap colourful clothing for almost nothing and send them to the op shop if you don’t like them without feeling guilty.

Wyllow3 Wed 20-May-26 11:25:32

Whoops, haven't got dressed yet.

Yes, my mood absolutely is linked to what I wear.

Rarely, to create a deliberate impression. Red yesterday, need to be bold.

but pink if I want to signify a sort of openness?

Hanging around at home - big comfy jumpers in cream, pink, soft blue with easy wear trousers or in summer a couple of skirts elastic waist charity shop.

You're right abut the scarf, Allira - can be rapidly grabbed and change "the look"

Allira Wed 20-May-26 11:17:46

Oh. I'm wearing a cream cotton jumper.

Am I in a neutral mood?
Never mind, I have a very colourful scarf to jazz it up!

M0nica Wed 20-May-26 10:54:21

I am attracted to bright colour, not garish, Yesterday I was wearing a deep raspberry coloured sweater, to day my sweater is burnt oranga, I do not think they have any affect on my mood. I do not think about clothes in the morning. I have clothes hung up as outfits in my wardrobe and just take the one at the front and one I wore yesterday goes tonthe back. Just the thought of having to think about clothes first thing in the morning gives me the shivers.

Casdon Wed 20-May-26 10:47:15

My mood is definitely influenced by what I wear, and also whether I’ve made an effort to look my best. I’m a lot more positive if my hair is done, make up is on, and I’m wearing a brighter colour. The other big mood lifter is shoes, that Paolo Nutini song was spot on.

MawsRosie Wed 20-May-26 10:46:27

Why? Or why not?

LucyAnna5 Wed 20-May-26 10:28:27

If you’re ’ready to up and at ‘em’ I don’t think I’ll comment…..

MawsRosie Wed 20-May-26 10:23:03

Woolovers ( other brands are available!)

kittylester Wed 20-May-26 10:09:40

I think you may be right or, another thought, does your mood dictate your choices?

Regardless, where is your navy top from please? grin

MawsRosie Wed 20-May-26 10:03:45

I felt a bit low yesterday, a bit fragile and sensitive. As I put the pastel pink and blue sweatshirt I had been wearing in the wash I wondered if there’s a link?
So today I looked out a bright navy and white half-zip sweat trimmed with a flash of scarlet over a white t shirt and red beads, dark indigo jeans and red trainers.
Ready to up and at ‘em!