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The Psychology of Color
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Melissa Chor
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How much thought do you put into the colors that you choose to wear? Do you choose them based on how they make you feel and how much you like them or do you choose them based on how they affect others and your image?
If you are looking to make the most of your image, you will consider how the colors impact others and your image. The colors that you choose can affect how others think about you and can dictate how they relate to you, and this can have significant effects in your work. This is called the psychology of color. A color image expert can help you to determine which colors are best for you and for the image that you are trying to create for different impact and purposes. With the right colors, you can encourage more sales, maintain an appearance of power and authority or send a calming message. That is why it is important to have an image professional help you to determine which colors work best for your image.
By incorporating the aspects of color psychology into your other skills and abilities, you will be able to substantially change your image into one that will give you maximum results in work and life. Color psychology is something that you should take seriously, no matter what type of work you are in. Whether you are a high level executive or someone in sales, the colors that you choose to wear can give you a helpful boost in your job or it can hinder you. Wearing dark colours will help you to present a more powerful and credible look while brighter colours will make one look more approachable and friendly. Just how dark or bright you should wear to achieve maximum advantage in your appearance will depend on your personal colour characteristics.
You have always heard that "clothes make the man" or woman, so it is essential that you pay attention to how you dress and the colors that you choose. Colours convey power and other messages about you. While yellow may be your favorite color, it may not be the best color for you or your image. By getting expert guidance from a colour image consultant, you will be able to make the most of your clothing choices to help you get the results that you want.
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Melissa Chor is founder and principal consultant of Image Harmony (http://www.image-harmony.com) As an image management consultant, Melissa Chor provides expert guidance and insights on how to create a first great impression; and strategies to help clients maintain a life-long habit of looking their best each and every day of their lives. Melissa is a certified Image Consultant by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). AICI is the leading and largest association of image consultants worldwide. Melissa studied colour, style, wardrobe, personal branding and corporate image under the AICI Certified Image Masters. Melissa is also a certified DISC® Dimensions of Behaviour consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology and sociology. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Melissa_Chor |
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Article Submitted On: May 11, 2009
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