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Fashion
FENG SHUI
What your clothing says about you
“That shirt is so you!” Have you ever heard anyone
say it? Whether you realize it or not, the way you
dress says a lot about you. The material, shape, color,
and pattern of your clothing paint a picture of you
that’s presented to the world before anything else. It
influences how others react and how others interpret
your actions. Separate from how the external world
views your clothing and appearance, our choice of
attire impacts our emotions and self-confidence.
Our clothing creates an
energy field that can either
enhance certain qualities and
opportunities in our lives, or it
can hinder our ability to thrive.
In Feng Shui, the elements and
their relative color, shape and
pattern are important concepts
to understand when it comes
to your wardrobe. Discover
what The Five Element Theory
in Feng Shui says about your
style preferences. As the
saying goes, you are what you
eat, and by the same token,
you are what you wear.
fire
Bette
Midler
The Pleasure Seeker
The Fire element is associated
the energy of the sun. It is fun,
impulsive, captivating and full of
life. If you want to experience more
excitement, magnetism and passion,
this is the element you want to bring
into your wardrobe. This includes clothing styles that are more
dramatic, flattering, and even sexy, which can be anything from
low cut tops and above-the-knee styles and pointy heels for
women, as well as angular, geometric and fitted styles for men.
COLORS: Reds, purples, hot pink
PATTERNS: Geometric, angular, v-shaped triangular, zigzag
TEXTURES: Clingy, shiny and shimmery
SILHOUETTE: V-shape, fitted, angular style lines
FABRICS: Animal prints, hide, fur, synthetic, Lycra, satin, silk, wool
JEWELRY: Triangular, geometric shapes, leather and fire colors
CELEBRITY: Bette Midler
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water
The Philosopher
This style, much like water
itself, is soft, flowy and
smooth. Qualities you might
find this style can strengthen
are flexibility, expansiveness,
and adaptability. The
Water element is known to
promote creativity, artistry,
freedom, depth, sensuality,
and spirituality. The clothing
style of the water is soft and
emphasizes a unique sense of
stylishness and individuality.
COLORS: Black and blue
TEXTURES: Fluid, sheer,
gossamer
PATTERNS: Abstract, ruffles,
paisley, tie-die, wavy
SILHOUETTE: Asymmetrical,
flowy and layers
FABRICS: Chiffon, crepe, fine
knit, gauze, rayon, silk-velvet
JEWELRY: Swirly or
asymmetrical shapes
CELEBRITY: Deepak Chopra
Deepak
Chopra
by Kristin M. Wistar