Have you noticed that we all tend to have one predominant colour in our wardrobe? For some, it's black. It makes sense after all, since it's a classic, neutral colour that's so practical to wear. Why reserve the pleasure of wearing head-to-toe black for formal events only?

But what does the colour black say about the wearer? We did a little digging to understand what the psychology of people who see life in black reveals. ♥

There are some people who swear by this colour or, should we say, lack of colour! We usually know at least one person in our network who always wears black.

The cliché images come to mind: from the powerful lady boss to the suave vampire queen, let's just say that the looks where black predominates are quite diversified and that we can't generalize.

But could it be that all those who swear by black clothes have something in common? It would seem so.

Dressing in black is a symbol of empowerment

Black clothes are a good way to protect yourself from others. So your dark look is the perfect armour to use as a shield on those days when you want to create distance between yourself and certain people in the office or at school.

Wearing black can also signal a need to be respected. After all, it is a colour that commands respect. One can already imagine a future bestseller called "Fifty Shades of Black".

Sensitive and direct

It's no coincidence that emo fashion was mainly composed of this dark colour; it seems that people who wear black are particularly sensitive.

The idea of wearing a monochromatic colour that is not very distracting is also a tool to facilitate concentration and not get lost in all the fluff of everyday life. So having an outfit that is visually uniform can help people who find it hard to concentrate on their task.

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Seeing black... with ambition!

Why do we usually dress in black at job interviews? After all, we're not in the Middle Ages anymore! Of course, wearing bright colours is legal, especially in the more creative fields of expertise. But experts will still recommend that candidates wear sober clothes that won't be too distracting for recruiters to focus on who you are.

Black is an excellent colour to wear to an interview, as it impresses and reassures. It's a very effective shade to show future bosses our ambition to conquer the world.

After all, Voldemort also liked to wear black, and God knows, he was a very ambitious man.

Black is chic!

Black also means the famous little black dress, a classic to have on hand. Apart from the occasional black dress worn to a cocktail party, we all know someone who, thanks to his or her extensive collection of black clothes, shines with a distinguished and sober air.

People who prefer black are said to have a penchant for prestige and power. It is a way for them to be taken seriously.

But beware of clothes that contain so much animal hair that you could make a wig out of them; this might make you lose some credibility in your quest for respect. Lint rollers are a black person's best friend.

A sensual and sexy colour

You're likely to look sexy in black, as the colour will add an air of confidence and puts the focus on your features rather than creating a distraction.

Perhaps that's why black lingerie is unmissable in the male fantasy chart.

Black, the colour of intelligence

According to a study, black is perceived by others as a sign of seriousness and intelligence.

Have you ever wondered why the gowns worn by students at graduation are usually black? Well, it's because it's a more convincing colour than fuchsia pink when it comes to presenting the intellectual elite of tomorrow (although I'm down for a turn to pink, any day).