The Power of Wearing Black

The power of wearing black clothes is woven within both masculinity and rebellion. It was Yohji Yamamoto, the famous Japanese fashion designer who came up with the following quote;

“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – but mysterious. But above all black says this: “I don’t bother you – don’t bother me”.”

A research study co-ordinated by The Independent surveyed over 1000 people on the colours that were associated with particular characteristics. Black came out on top in nearly every category including being associated with confidence, intelligence and attractiveness.

A number of successful people such as Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg decided at a young age to wear a uniform of the same exact outfit every day. The removal of having to make decisions on clothing leaves the mind free for enhanced productivity and allows an individual to focus on the decisions that really matter.

My first recommendation to guys looking to improve their style is to keep it simple initially and only buy black clothes which can easily be paired with each other. The power of wearing black clothes is the ability to look instantly fashionable without standing out in a negative manner. As your style starts to develop you can then venture into other colours although I myself stick to a colour palate of mainly black paired with neutrals and earth tones (white, grey, beige, olive and camouflage).

Reading fashion blogs there tends to be a significant focus on proper fit. I personally believe form contouring fit is more of a factor in formalwear and most people actually look more stylish wearing longline or oversized clothing pieces within their casual outfit.

Most guys are worried to wear accessories for fear of looking feminine or standing out in the wrong way. Another advantage of the power of wearing black clothes is the extent to which it allows your accessories to shine without worry of looking like a ‘try-hard’. Once again the power of wearing black clothes is the way it provides the perfect backdrop to show off features such as a muscular physique or some stylish accessories. A small number of discrete accessories such a leather watch, silver necklace and silver ring can make a massive positive difference in the way both males and females perceive and respond to you.

Black suits all ages and all body types. Black clothes can can make overweight people look slim and skinny people look muscular. It doesn’t matter if you are into streetwear, luxury fashion, high street or formalwear, black perforates every subsection of fashion. The power of wearing black clothes can lead you to greater heights than you’ve ever imagined.