Colour Me Proud: Nine ways to wear rainbow colours for Pride

Celebrate global Pride Month and support the LGBTQAI+ community with a sartorial cocktail of loud and proud colours.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024 - 02:00

Annmarie O'Connor - @aocdotme

Not only are wearing certain hues thought to release feel-good chemicals in the brain, but they may also enhance our daily lives and how we move through the world.

Take red and orange; although they sit side-by-side on the colour wheel, they express similar qualities differently.

Passionate, bold and assertive, red’s reputation makes it the perfect choice for first dates, first impressions and, generally, being noticed.

Confident orange, on the other hand, is enthusiastic and curious; granting it prime status for big groups and social gatherings.

A proud ally: I lean more towards yellow—the happiest of hues. Thought to encourage creativity and personal power, I choose bright canary or smooth honey for big meetings, hosting events, and delivering pitches where vision and imagination are key.

For days off and weekend vibes; green, blue and purple all promote relaxation, harmony, and stability. Whereas green and blue are believed to lower stress levels with their links to nature (think reading in the park and swimming in the sea); purple’s spiritual ilk lends itself to honing one’s intuition and interior life.

Love—romantic and platonic—is a shoo-in with softer shades like playful and romantic pink or cosy and connected Peach Fuzz—2024’s Pantone Colour of the Year.

Should you prefer something more inclusive, the iconic rainbow print says it all: energetic, egalitarian and all-embracing. Wherever this month takes you, be sure to shine brightly and wear your colours with pride.

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