Recently
I was having a catch up with the girls and of course the conversation
turned to dating. I’ve been single for a while now and they are
desperate to marry me off. And it got me wondering…. what attractive
me to a man other than personality of course. Is it height, friendly
eyes or a happy smile. But does the colour of the clothes he wears make a
difference to if I find him attractive or not?
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 says 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. Charles Tyrwhitt is a 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 show
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. A red shirt can shows 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 seem 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, such as 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 rather 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
