What's The Color Of Vulnerability?

There’s that word I’m hearing everywhere. Vulnerable, lately it's used in a positive way such as, “I appreciate your vulnerability.” And,  “if I can be vulnerable, I can start the process of healing.” It’s generally used as a term for a weakness, one you have the courage to admit to having, when in a safe environment. Or used as a way to show you are human, and somehow relatable, approachable with a degree of humility, because like everyone else, you have flaws.  Where there are appropriate times to be vulnerable, there are also times when we need to be strong and resilient. Because what you wear affects your mindset and therefore your actions, choose the colors you wear strategically. Turns out, you may need both this February! If you're vulnerable to seasonal depression, like me, one surefire way to become more resilient is to wear the right colors. Here's how: 

​Soft and muted colors like pastel tones, pinks light blues, or gentle greens are often associated with vulnerability, conveying a sense of openness and sensitivity.

The opposite of vulnerability is often perceived as strength or resilience. Colors associated with strength include bold and deep tones such as rich blues, dark greens, or powerful reds.

The same principle applies to clothing colors. A bold strong red is more dominant - wear when you need to feel and appear more reliant.   The subordinate and more vulnerable soft pink - is a great way to show your more sensitive side. 

A darker, more saturated green is infinitely more strong than a softer pastel green - despite the expression on "soft green guy's" face.  (Is that an I'm annoyed expression or smolder? Not sure...)

Still wondering which colors appear more sensitive and vulnerable vs. bold and resilient? Maybe the blues below will help. 

Vulnerable is good at times, but prepare to be bold as well if you're going to conquer the world! In the end, it pays to have a variety of clothes in your wardrobe that represent you well for the different occasions you find yourself in.  Finding the right color for you is not only about skin tone and hair color. It's also about how the colors you put on make you feel. For a comprehensive color analysis that includes the psychology of color AND your personal coloring (skin, hair, eye, lips, blush color) AND the colors that transition well into every season, contact me HERE. 

LET'S DO A COLOR SESSION!