Are there certain colour combinations men should avoid if they are trying to encourage amorous attention?
AW: Absolutely, forget black! It is a security blanket. You are really telling the world you are a scaredy-cat. It is the densest colour too, so if you are carrying any excess weight, black will emphasise it (it is a myth that black is slimming). Blue acts on the mind, evoking clear thought and concentration on duty – great at work, but romance needs a bit of emotion for heaven’s sake! Green can be reassuring, but it can also suggest that you are too balanced and calm for your own good. The sexiest colours for both men and women are warm rich colours, like terracotta or brick. Red is good for men (more effective than for women) but probably not pure pillar-box – a darker red is more subtle and romantic. In terms of the amount of colour that’s needed, what is ‘just enough’? AW: You won’t go far wrong if you stick with classic theory: one dominant colour (about 70%) that is not too highly saturated; a brighter secondary colour (20%); and a strong accent (10% max). What will definitely NO
