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Today I am partnering with Modcloth to share how wearing color can change your life.<\/strong> People always comment on how colorful I dress. Take for example, this bold, striped and pleated skirt<\/a> from Modcloth. Even paired with a more subdued cream blouse<\/a>, it’s still making a statement when I walk down the the street. \u00a0I wear bright colors like this because I actually believe bright clothing means bright days. Science agrees.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Recent studies have shown that looking at bright warm colors releases dopamine \u2014 known as the ‘feel-good hormone.”\u00a0Increasing dopamine in our system can improve mood, increase our ability to focus and even boost our sex drive.\u00a0 Cool tones, can cause us to release oxytocin, as result making us feel calmer and refreshed.<\/p>\n Personally, I wear color because it feels rebellious. \u00a0As a plus size woman, for years I’ve been told to hide- to avoid colors. “Dark clothing will slim your hips, darling.” Barf. As a result, the options that were available to me to be bold and bright were limited in my youth. Now as the tides have turned and brands like Modcloth<\/a> are making colorful options in my size- I can’t help but indulge in all the hues. \u00a0Colorful clothing helps me make a statement about my worthiness to be visually acknowledged. It says I am not hiding anymore.\u00a0I want to be seen.<\/p>\n Wearing bright colors does more than give me empowered warm fuzzies.\u00a0Color psychology<\/a>\u00a0is the scientific study of hues as a determinant of human\u00a0behavior. It is shocking just how much color affects the decisions we make and opinions we form every day. \u00a0Take the colors in this skirt. \u00a0Reds can act as stimulants- giving you energy and a sense of power through out the day. \u00a0Yellows can give you sense of confidence- increasing your likeliness to self-perceive as competent and happy. \u00a0Blues carry an air of honesty and professionalism. That’s a lot of good vibes packed in one little skirt.<\/p>\n Below is a high-level guide to Color Theory or essentially what different colors can evoke in us. Note: Color Theory is a very complex subject and saturations, tones and pairings can change how colors are perceived. I would suggest reading this three part series on color theory for designers<\/a> \u00a0for anyone really interested in learning more.<\/p>\n Now that you know color can literally change your outlook each day, here are some ideas of how to add color to your day-to-day wardrobe. Clothing options are size inclusive (available from size xs to 4x) and are from Modcloth. Click the images to shop!<\/p>\nWearing Color Allows Me To Be Seen<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nColor Can Be A Motivator<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Basics of Color Theory<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a0Add a Punch of Color to Your Look<\/h2>\n