WHITE
Yesterday, I did some laundry. I lightened the load in my basket by washing my whites, as well as some towels, bed linens and floor mats. There was an abundance of white - tops, a sweater, a dress, vests and undies. I like wearing white.It is pleasantly surprising the various positive perceptions that theorists have of the colour White. Whilst I have known about some of these, intuitively, the descriptions I collected during a recent Google search seem to be justifications for why I feel the way that I do about the colour white.
“White represents the crisp cotton of just-washed linens and spring cleaning. The colour white is a representation of purity, unadulterated truth.”
“A preference for 'white' colour shows innocence. White reflects all other colours. It embraces innocence, peace, virginity, solemn, hope, purity, kindness, consideration, patience, simplicity spirituality, soothing, simplicity and Idealism.”
“This primary colour traditionally symbolizes innocence, peace, and cleanliness. In Western cultures, the colour white also represents purity and virginity, while it symbolizes mourning in some East Asian cultures.”
“Research shows that white spaces have a positive effect on mood and energy. White spaces are known to help you experience restfulness, airiness, calm and joy. In colour psychology, white generates a sense of purity, balance and harmony.”
“White color is associated with calm and serene. The purest of all colors, the white, holds clarity, freshness, simplicity and being organized in its traits. People who love white color are often seen to be calm, balanced, fearless, optimist, independent and have a strong opinion.”
“What is white personality? The white core personality are peaceful people, logical thinkers and none-controlling. "Everything comes to he who waits." White Positives: are diplomatic, easily agreeable and accommodating with an even-tempered personality.”
I enjoy looking at and wearing colourful items too, but I wear whites most often, most days of the week. Aside from the obvious visual effect of white against my skin, wearing lingerie, blouses and dresses in white (especially lace, cotton and or silk) makes me feel clean, cool, relaxed and classically fashionable. I can easily pair it with anything, in any colour, and it’s so versatile that it looks great on anyone, regardless.
Apart from that, based upon the assertion by psychologists, I seem to be a ‘white personality’ type, which partially explains why I have always aspired to be a peaceful, optimistic, independent and even-tempered person. I’m also organized, but can be unfriendly, indifferent and naïve (according to yet another search result). Overall, the revelations have boosted my mood, as well as my resolve to keep buying and surrounding myself in/with even more items of ‘white’.
So, what about you? What’s your preference? Are you a red or a yellow personality? Or perhaps some other?
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white two piece set at this one
Also in white turtleneck on stage Live Aid back in 1985.
I can tell you my whites come out white, no problem..............
white two piece set at this one
Also in white turtleneck on stage Live Aid back in 1985.
I can tell you my whites come out white, no problem..............