Red is the ultimate color of female power. It's seductive and passionate; associated with women who are assertive and no-nonsense. In the Matrix, the "Woman in the Red Dress" represents sexuality. On Lost, Jack's wife leaves him wearing red slingbacks. And on House, Dr. Cuddy is often seen in red, low-cut camisoles.
So why is there no red in my closet (save one ill-fitting cardigan)? True, my personality doesn't exactly scream "assertive, aggressive, and powerful". But recently I've been wondering if I should dress slightly against my personality, and add elements that stretch my persona, if only a little bit.
Red near my face makes me look like a tomato, but a red belt or shoes could work well.
Ideally, I dress to reflect my feelings, which are always slightly unpredictable. I like the idea of giving a hint of something beyond the relatively placid facade, just a nudge towards "don't mess with Marina".
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