By Sahr Ahmed
Among the most mysterious and universal shades, black’s popularity in fashion attracts elegance, sophistication, and individuality. However, going beyond the realm of fashion, one needs to remember that there is an element of psychology to wearing black. It is about time that the reasons people are attracted to black clothing are explained beyond the mere realm of fashion; most of the time, these considerations can express the emotions, attitudes, and even the social influences of certain individuals.
In this blog, we will look, at why people prefer wearing black and what the color reveals about a person.
1. Black as a Symbol of Authority Power
Black is a color that has been time and again related to authority as well as power. What can we come up with judges in black robes, policemen in uniforms, businessmen and businesswomen in neat suits? Black is associated with confidence, control, and strength these are the characteristics that people display when dressed in black. This may be why black is becoming very popular for special occasions such as wedding receptions or business conferences especially where professionalism is paramount.
Psychologically, a message usually conveyed by people who put on black may be that they want to be treated seriously. It’s a colour that demands attention and helps to establish a psychological distance from the environment thus making the person appear to be a dominant figure. This is why when leaders and celebrities want to look assertive and dominant, it’s no wonder that black is their color of choice.
2. Elegance and Sophistication
Black, as a color, has a lot associated with it; luxury, style, and modernity. The best example of this is a dress that has been depicted many times and is termed the LBD, a little black dress because it fits all circumstances. Another area where Black has been linked to luxury is in fashion particularly designing high fashion companies do use Black color to produce classy fashion items.
Psychologically point of view, those who prefer to wear black may be in the process of achieving a proper kind of appearance. They also want to portray a classy and sophisticated outlook in their dress code without the need to be vulgar. Black makes the wearer appear classy and well-groomed; it bestows on him or her a feeling of power and authority.
3. Black as a Shield for Emotions
Wearing black may also be an armour that shields one from various feelings. If one wants to be invisible – to draw as little attention as possible, people opt for black clothes. Black can be a colour that provides safety and protection whenever a person feels threatened.
For those experiencing emotional stress, black can perform the function of a protective layer that will reliably protect them from what is happening around them. It makes you feel like you do not need anybody and are strong emotionally even when deep inside you are broken. Of the many things that are associated with black clothing, it may imply that the individual wants to keep his/her emotions to himself/herself.
4. Black as a symbol of Protest:
In his article ”Black as a Symbol of Rebellion ”, Dennis Earl provides an insight into how the color black is associated with insurgent groups.
It is also worth mentioning that black has been a color of rebellion and non-conformity throughout centuries. Street punkers, gothic subculture groups, and students all have used black clothing as a different way to show their dissatisfaction with social norms. Those who dress in black can be understood as saying they do not wish to adhere to the values of the older generation or do not wish to be stereotyped, as a usual prude or a virgin woman.
Psychologically, black’s relation to rebellion can be attributed to the ability of the color to enhance the creation of mystery. It is a color that conceals identity and people have no idea about the wearer’s real intentions/character. For this reason, black can be considered as representing independence or the desire to be different from the rest.
5. Black and Minimalism
Minimalism is one of the trends of recent years and black is one of the key colours of minimalistic costume. Such practicality of Black resonates with people, who appreciate the free flow of minimalism, weld, and the aesthetic slogan “it is more rarely but better”. Frankly, such individuals can find their way using black by being orderly, besides, black scares off all the troubles, which are not essential in life.
From a psychological point of view, the fans of minimalism and black shirts can search for youth and clarity in one’s life. Black cuts down on the distraction of all other shades, providing a blank canvas to the individual so that she or he can focus on the task ahead.
6. Mystery and Introspection
Last but not least, black is associated with mystery and self-reflection. It’s a color that can be as murky as the feelings that it is often associated with. It can be assumed that people, who wear black, are shy or at least very thoughtful and do not want to reveal much about their emotions.
Psychologically, the colour black indicates personal boundaries and introversion that is, a call for solitude and meditation. This very pointedly seems to say that the wearer is at ease with his or her brain and may not feel compelled to permit others a view of every side of his or her character. This is why; black is presumed to be an enigmatic color that characterizes the depth and rigidity of different structures.
Conclusion
As with many things in life, the reasons for wearing black are many and complex, addressing a person’s psychology in many ways. Regardless of whether a person chooses black driven by a desire for a powerful, elegant, rebellious, or contemplative image, one thing is obvious; black is an essential color that shapes our self-image and the image that the surrounding world has of us.
The next time you pop into black attire, which is most people’s go-to outfit for a date, then you should reflect on the message being passed on. Black may not only be a color, it may represent something that exists within and how one copes with the outside environment.
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