Colors to Avoid on a First Date

Brown

Wasser says, "Brown can be seen as boring or too traditional, which might not show the excitement and anticipation that usually come with the start of a romantic relationship.

Brown

Chantelle Hartman Malarkey, a style and furniture designer from San Diego, California, says that it can make you look "unadventurous, conservative, and unwilling to take risks." 

Brown

Brown is associated with earthiness and can make you look too casual or relaxed, which may not be good for a first date where you want to make a good impression.

Gray

Gray sweats, a cloudy day, and a clump of dust. A relationship expert and co-founder of the dating app So Syncd, says that this color can make people feel "unapproachable and dull."

Gray

"You might want to show that you're serious at work, but that's not the main thing that draws people to you." 

Gray

"Gray is a hard color to wear on a first date because it might make you seem too neutral or even uninterested," says Wasser. "It can show that you're not very interested in the date."

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Bright Colors

On the other end of the scale, you don't want to wear too many bright colors. 

Bright Colors

Malarkey says that wearing bright colors can make you look too flashy or like you're trying too hard, which might not be the best impression you want to make on a first date.

Yellow

Yellow may be sending the incorrect message. Yeah, it's the name of a terrific Coldplay song and rhymes with "mellow," which may suit your mood.

Yellow

Yellow is the color of friendship and caution, which are "two things we don't want to subconsciously represent when we're trying to make a love connection."

Too Much Black

On a first date, you can totally wear black (hello, little black dress). Malarkey says that it can make you look smart and even a little strange.

Too Much Black

Lawless, on the other hand, says that wearing only black may make you seem unfriendly or sad

Too Much Black

"Adding a touch of color to your outfit breaks it up and makes it look more tasteful and friendly," she says.

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