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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Aastha Raj

Psychology says people who always wear back and white may be sending a powerful message without saying a word

Walk into any office, airport, coffee shop, or business meeting and you will probably notice them. The people dressed almost entirely in black, white, or a combination of both. While others experiment with colorful trends, they stick to monochrome outfits year after year. To some, it looks elegant. To others, it looks mysterious. And to many, it appears intentional.

This raises an interesting question: Is wearing black and white all the time a power move? Psychology says it can be, but not always in the way people think.

Research suggests that clothing choices often reflect deeper preferences related to identity, decision-making, self-presentation, and personality. While color alone cannot reveal everything about a person, recurring wardrobe choices can sometimes offer clues about how individuals want to navigate the world.

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