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 good quality? Is it suitable for the dress code? Something that men should also be asking is – what does this color say about me?
Research has shown that the color 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 shirts, to investigate further and find out which colors women prefer on men.
Choosing The Right Color
When it comes to deciding which colored shirt to buy, there are some that are perceived more positively by the opposite sex. Consider purchasing one of the following colored 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 colors. 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 the power and a strong social status, red is a good color to go for. The research found that wearing red can actually boost the wearers own confidence, which will be a good thing during the first date for women who are looking for a man with some self-assurance. A redshirt 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 colored 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 color 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 color of self-assurance – 56% of women said that it inspired confidence. Other comments included that the color 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 color and doesn’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 color that rated high in terms of clothing. It was perceived to be the least arrogant color 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 colors to avoid when it comes to choosing a shirt. In many surveys revolving around the attractiveness of color, orange and brown consistently performed poorly. They often are perceived as quite boring, drab colors 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 color!
Other Tips
When choosing a colored shirt consider the following tips too:
- Many men look great in a color that matches their eyes, if you have green eyes perhaps opt for a moss green shirt- a popular color this season
- Avoid wearing dark colors 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 colors as these are likely to complement you more.
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