A splash of colour
Ever wonder why you remember meeting someone??How they made an impression??What if you did not even meet them, why were they rememberable?
Recently I attended a conference and there were a few people who really stood out.?I bet you could pick them out of the photos.?
Many years ago, before I found my colour, I ran into my colleague, Helen Mills , at another conference.?I mentioned to her that I loved her jacket.?I can’t even remember now what colour it was or even if it was a jacket; but I do remember it was bright and she gave me some great advice.?‘Don’t blend into the background, stand out, wear bright colours.'
Colour makes an impact.?It says look at me, remember me.?I started my career at a time where being in a black or blue suit was the work uniform.?I was looking to blend in, prove that I was meant to be ‘here’ and that I was serious.?
I don’t want to blend in.?I want to be who I am: with red shoes, big curly hair, and a goofy sense of humour.?My work, my words and my commitment prove I should be here, and I am serious (sometimes ??).?I will be honest; I still have black as a stable in my wardrobe but I also have a drawer of colourful scarves and a rack of fun shoes.?
This is not just a message to women, I also love seeing men sharing their personality in their shirts, ties, and socks (yes, we notice).?
It may just be me, you can tell me, but I feel that people who wear colour are more approachable.?This is for two main reasons.?The first is just as I said above, they are radiating a look at me, remember me.?Someone who wants to be seen probably also wants to be spoken to.?The second is they are giving you an immediate talking point.?Just like the conversation I had with Helen, you can start with, ‘I like your jacket’.?
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Allow yourself to be yourself at work.?If you have a colourful personality, let that show.?Your work, your reputation and who you are speaks for itself.?Your clothes do not define you, but they can make you more rememberable.
A special thanks to Kerry (Stuart) Wilson spotted in green and Jacqueline Ryan spotted in yellow and Graham Spicer spotted in paisley. #womenintech #standingout #beingyourself
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1 年If you listen closely you will hear me singing 'Hallelujah', what a refreshing article, a pop of colour goes a long way. Yes like you I too have black separates in my wardrobe, its more of a backdrop. But when it comes to colours and patterns, suddenly you are visible again. Look at it this way, how often have we described someone at an event by what they wear 'she's the woman wearing the bright red dress, or the man in the patterned floral shirt, with the blue waistcoat'. As opposed to: "she's the woman over there in the plain looking outfit" "where, I can't see her" ouch...!
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1 年What a lovely and colorful article. Yes!! Be you, in all the colors and hues possible. It was the yellow jacket in the image that caught my eye. ??
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1 年So good! Red is my color??
Philippa Clifford-Davies Thanks for mentioning me. You know I LOVE colour, it’s wonderful to see all the different expressions of individuality now. And don’t forget if you have having a clearout, think of donating high quality items to Smart Works Reading
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1 年Thank you for sharing Philippa and the call-out. I am definitely with you in encouraging people to stand out in whatever way is true to them. Like you mentioned, it could just be the small accent of a scarf or even a gentleman’s socks! For the early years of my career I actively thought the other way and avoided bright colours, prints and wearing skirts, dresses because I wanted to assimilate with the traditional corporate and male dominated image - it wasn’t me. Now, I wear exactly what I feel comfortable in to work and it just so happens it’s the most comfortable and confident I have ever felt.