Why do people always wear black?
Tarannum Sattar
FAQ.
Why do you always wear black?
This is a question that is asked to me by my relatives, colleagues and friends. The rest of the people who ask is family.
I encounter this question even when I meet new people for more than three consecutive days.
Most of the time, I just say that I like it. But then, I often think to myself, is it really just that?
It was then that I looked into the matter that seems so normal and discovered how many perspectives can there be.
Wearing Black is Classy:
I wear black because I feel comfortable in it. It is the perfect color for a dinner, wedding, birthday and anniversary parties. And it works for me because it makes any contrasting color shine out. And when you wear black, you are always in focus. It’s Comforting:
Other than the fact that black make you slim, it is also true that it gives you the most comfortable feeling. While in black, you never have to worry about the color contrast that goes or doesn’t go with your skin tone, because it is no color! You can only look good in black and never bad.
Black is always in style:
Whether you are an eighteen year old or 51, you can always wear black outfits. Black has no age limits and it never goes out of style. Black dresses with shiny ornaments and different colored scarves can make you look in style everyday. So, whether the theme of your party is 50s or retro or 2050, black is the way to go.
Black is the color of the Oscar!
Yes, those bow-ties and tuxes are all black. Why not? It’s deep and makes you look glamorous. And it will never ever steal your focus but make you the focus.
It’s Psychological:
According to empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com, it has been mentioned that the color of black has a psychological impact or effect. In many cases, black is thought to be worn by reserved and composed people. It deems that black helps to hide emotions and covers up the open. It can also be intimidating. The psychological effect defines that the color represents discipline and self control. Not to mention elegance, sophistication and dignity.
The color black has both positive and negative effect. The color might seem gothic and devilish and simultaneously chic and fashionable. Other than the stye impact, black has a huge impact on the trend of fashion. Black dresses, suits, shirts never go out of style.
A term known as Abundant Black Dysfunction (ABD) is referred to the women and men whose wardrobe is filled with black outfits. According to an article in more.com, it has been highlighted as a compulsive disorder and that it can be odd for older women to wear black.
In a website name nextshark.com, a data reveals that the level of confidence is high by 57% among the people who wear black as opposed to any other color. It also says, men like to see women in black the most and vice versa.
The arguments and perspectives can be myriad. At the end of the day, what remains is the choice of the color. There can be a million other debates as to whether to go or not to go with black.
For me, it will always be a yes.
Writer is a journalist and a poet. Also, she has a cat named Miserable.