What your Shoes may say about your Personality
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Can you judge a person by his or her shoes? It depends on what you’re judging.
After crunching through the data, researchers found that the observers were largely accurate in gauging the gender, personality traits, and political beliefs of the shoe owners. Some were eye-opening findings and some of the results were expected:
People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes, and flashier footwear was typically worn by extroverts. Observers also associated colorful and bright shoes with extroverted individuals.
However, some of the more specific results are intriguing. For example, "practical and functional" shoes were generally worn by more "agreeable" people, while ankle boots were more closely aligned with "aggressive" personalities. People who wear high-tops or masculine looking shoes like boots tend to be less agreeable. (Agreeableness is one of the Big Five personality traits psychologists use to define personality and is associated with friendliness, generosity, helpfulness, and modesty.)
The strangest of all may be that those who wore "uncomfortable looking" shoes tend to have "calm" personalities.
"Shoes have great variety of styles, brands, looks, and functions. Because of this variety, shoes can carry individual difference information, but do they? We suggest that the answer is yes," the study authors wrote.
And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take exceptional care of them, you may suffer from "attachment anxiety," spending an inordinate amount of time worrying about what other people think of your appearance. There’s a correlation between shoe owners with attachment anxiety and shoes that are in really good shape. (Attachment anxiety is associated with a fear of being abandoned and rejected, and these people may keep their shoes in tip-top shape to help avoid rejection, the study authors surmise.)
There was even a political calculation in the mix with more liberal types wearing "shabbier and less expensive" shoes. Liberal politics was negatively correlated with attractive shoes, shoes with pointy toes, shoes in good repair, and expensive shoes.
Expensive shoes could mean that for that particular individ
The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personality traits, but researchers noted that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were revealing deep insights into their personalities.
But observers weren’t always accurate in their judgments. For example, people assumed that owners of attractive and well-kept shoes were more conscientious, (another Big Five trait that’s associated with self-discipline, carefulness, thoroughness, and deliberation), but that didn’t turn out to be the case.
So, can you judge a person by his or her shoes? It depends on what you’re judging.
After crunching through the data, researchers found that the observers were largely accurate in gauging the gender, personality traits, and political beliefs of the shoe owners. Some were eye-opening findings and some of the results were expected:
People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes, and flashier footwear was typically worn by extroverts. Observers also associated colorful and bright shoes with extroverted individuals.
However, some of the more specific results are intriguing. For example, "practical and functional" shoes were generally worn by more "agreeable" people, while ankle boots were more closely aligned with "aggressive" personalities. People who wear high-tops or masculine looking shoes like boots tend to be less agreeable. (Agreeableness is one of the Big Five personality traits psychologists use to define personality and is associated with friendliness, generosity, helpfulness, and modesty.)
The strangest of all may be that those who wore "uncomfortable looking" shoes tend to have "calm" personalities.
"Shoes have great variety of styles, brands, looks, and functions. Because of this variety, shoes can carry individual difference information, but do they? We suggest that the answer is yes," the study authors wrote.
And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take exceptional care of them, you may suffer from "attachment anxiety," spending an inordinate amount of time worrying about what other people think of your appearance. There’s a correlation between shoe owners with attachment anxiety and shoes that are in really good shape. (Attachment anxiety is associated with a fear of being abandoned and rejected, and these people may keep their shoes in tip-top shape to help avoid rejection, the study authors surmise.)
There was even a political calculation in the mix with more liberal types wearing "shabbier and less expensive" shoes. Liberal politics was negatively correlated with attractive shoes, shoes with pointy toes, shoes in good repair, and expensive shoes.
Expensive shoes could mean that for that particular individ
The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personality traits, but researchers noted that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were revealing deep insights into their personalities.
But observers weren’t always accurate in their judgments. For example, people assumed that owners of attractive and well-kept shoes were more conscientious, (another Big Five trait that’s associated with self-discipline, carefulness, thoroughness, and deliberation), but that didn’t turn out to be the case.
So, can you judge a person by his or her shoes? It depends on what you’re judging.
What your Zodiac Sign says about your Style
Cancers
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Starting off with Cancers- the cancer women prefer to dress in layers. While outer appearance can fool people around assuming them to be conservative, their soul mates are only aware of their wild side. - They always prefer feminine style rather than any kind of androgyny fashion.
- However, their fashion quotient highly depends upon their mood. They fashion keeps changing from one day to the other depending on their mood swings.
- They usually fall for soft fabrics with less detailing of lace and embroidery works.
- As previously mentioned Cancers outer appearance tend to fool the people around them during the day are typically seen in light floral colors, such as white, peach, yellow, and etc.
- Yet when on a night on the town , cancers do bring out their wild, sexier alter ego. They would be seen in more sexier revealing clothing, but still keep it on the classy side, in colors as in deep reds, green, black, or even white.
- Be it clothing or accessories, they enjoy pieces which have meaning and are sentimental. Their collection always has a story to tell you..
-the crab are not adventurous when it comes to clothing. When they find a style that suits them, they stick to it no matter what.
-They love to infuse their sex into every outfit; If you’re a male cancer, then you always look buff and masculine and the same goes for the female and her femininity.
-The Cancer tends to spend a lot of money on lingerie – they are very sultry and so love things that make them feel that way.
-They always look great in green. When it comes to make up, they go for a natural look that isn’t a hassle to apply. They never do too much to their hair and like simple hairstyles like ponytails.
When it comes to showing cleavage, the cancer is an expert. They are always seen in v-neck clothes and love to show it off.
- However, their fashion quotient highly depends upon their mood. They fashion keeps changing from one day to the other depending on their mood swings.
- They usually fall for soft fabrics with less detailing of lace and embroidery works.
- As previously mentioned Cancers outer appearance tend to fool the people around them during the day are typically seen in light floral colors, such as white, peach, yellow, and etc.
- Yet when on a night on the town , cancers do bring out their wild, sexier alter ego. They would be seen in more sexier revealing clothing, but still keep it on the classy side, in colors as in deep reds, green, black, or even white.
- Be it clothing or accessories, they enjoy pieces which have meaning and are sentimental. Their collection always has a story to tell you..
-the crab are not adventurous when it comes to clothing. When they find a style that suits them, they stick to it no matter what.
-They love to infuse their sex into every outfit; If you’re a male cancer, then you always look buff and masculine and the same goes for the female and her femininity.
-The Cancer tends to spend a lot of money on lingerie – they are very sultry and so love things that make them feel that way.
-They always look great in green. When it comes to make up, they go for a natural look that isn’t a hassle to apply. They never do too much to their hair and like simple hairstyles like ponytails.
When it comes to showing cleavage, the cancer is an expert. They are always seen in v-neck clothes and love to show it off.
Libras
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Libras take their time in making decisions just like the Blind Lady of Justice. Whether it is deciding on what to wear or what to buy, the Libra takes his/her time to make the right decision.
-They love to dress in a classical way , always adding a trendy twist to their outfits to still be on trend.
-They follow trends but make sure their trade marks are always included.
-They love blue hues and their make up looks are often very neutral.
-They love to expose their lower backs so they definitely have cropped tops in their wardrobes.
-They love to dress in a classical way , always adding a trendy twist to their outfits to still be on trend.
-They follow trends but make sure their trade marks are always included.
-They love blue hues and their make up looks are often very neutral.
-They love to expose their lower backs so they definitely have cropped tops in their wardrobes.
Aries
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Apparently, the ram loves the colour red, are adventurous when it comes to style and new trend and always want to stand out of the crowd.
-They’re often dressed for power and see a direct link between what they wear and whatever position they hold in life.
-They dress to fit the occasion and believe that everyone should always be dressed to impress.
-Aries also loves head coverings like hats, scarves, turbans etc. and most times cannot be caught without on.
-They’re often dressed for power and see a direct link between what they wear and whatever position they hold in life.
-They dress to fit the occasion and believe that everyone should always be dressed to impress.
-Aries also loves head coverings like hats, scarves, turbans etc. and most times cannot be caught without on.
Aquarius
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Aquarius is represented by water (Aqua) and loves regular fashion and clothes.
-They often shop at thrift stores and take pleasure in finding unique & vintage clothing and turning them into wearable pieces.
-They follow trends in their own unique way and often wear the original version of the trends instead of the modernised version.
-A typical Aquarius person loves diversity in fashion and mostly has inexpensive clothing.
-When it comes to make up they don’t do too much, but always go all out with their hair.
If there is anything they love the most, it’s their ankles. So, anklets and ankle tattoos are a must.
-They often shop at thrift stores and take pleasure in finding unique & vintage clothing and turning them into wearable pieces.
-They follow trends in their own unique way and often wear the original version of the trends instead of the modernised version.
-A typical Aquarius person loves diversity in fashion and mostly has inexpensive clothing.
-When it comes to make up they don’t do too much, but always go all out with their hair.
If there is anything they love the most, it’s their ankles. So, anklets and ankle tattoos are a must.
Capricorn
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Capricorn, the mountain goat, always goes for a smart casual look.
-Suits, heels, blazers, tailored trousers etc are always found in their wardrobes.
-They often prefer to buy things that are on sale and are practical for work and keep practical hairstyles too like short bobs and pony tails.
-They love a good bargain and will rather tailor a dress than buy from the shop rack.
-Irrespective of that, they splurge on jewellery and always wear at least 3 pieces.
-Suits, heels, blazers, tailored trousers etc are always found in their wardrobes.
-They often prefer to buy things that are on sale and are practical for work and keep practical hairstyles too like short bobs and pony tails.
-They love a good bargain and will rather tailor a dress than buy from the shop rack.
-Irrespective of that, they splurge on jewellery and always wear at least 3 pieces.
Geminis
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The twins are full of energy and charisma and have a keen mind when it comes to fashion.
-However, they get bored easily and are always looking for the next big thing in fashion and style.
-They are label sensitive but so long as it fits, they will rock that outfit.
-Gemini’s are typically more money sensitive when it comes to spending on clothes and are minimalists when it comes to make up.
-They love to show off their arms, so they usually wear tank tops and sleeveless dresses.
-However, they get bored easily and are always looking for the next big thing in fashion and style.
-They are label sensitive but so long as it fits, they will rock that outfit.
-Gemini’s are typically more money sensitive when it comes to spending on clothes and are minimalists when it comes to make up.
-They love to show off their arms, so they usually wear tank tops and sleeveless dresses.
Leos
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Leos are the lions and always want the best of everything.
-It may be unaffordable , but as long as they want it, they will find a way to get it.
-They shop according to brands and labels and are always on trend in fashion.
-They do not care about comfort, as long as the clothing item has an expensive name, they will buy it.
-The lions love bold colours and prints, taking fashion to the next level and are experts when it comes to choosing well tailored suits.
-They love to show off their back so backless tops and boob tubes are a must. They love bold statement jewellery and often buy them in the gold colour family.
-It may be unaffordable , but as long as they want it, they will find a way to get it.
-They shop according to brands and labels and are always on trend in fashion.
-They do not care about comfort, as long as the clothing item has an expensive name, they will buy it.
-The lions love bold colours and prints, taking fashion to the next level and are experts when it comes to choosing well tailored suits.
-They love to show off their back so backless tops and boob tubes are a must. They love bold statement jewellery and often buy them in the gold colour family.
Pisces
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Pisces represented by the fish are not generally inclined to clothes and fashion.
-If they had their way they would walk around naked.
-They long for flexibility and ease in their outfits but own a lot of shoes.
-They often go for non traditional pieces of jewelry like toe rings, tongue piercings and belly rings and like long pretty hair.
-If they had their way they would walk around naked.
-They long for flexibility and ease in their outfits but own a lot of shoes.
-They often go for non traditional pieces of jewelry like toe rings, tongue piercings and belly rings and like long pretty hair.
Scorpios
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The Scorpions are not led by labels and wear any type of clothing to suit the occasion.
-They like to follow trends but dress in only what they believe suits them.
-They have an ever evolving personality and so does their style.
-They change their hairstyles a lot and like to wear luxurious fabrics of undergarments in bold colours like red and black.
-They like to follow trends but dress in only what they believe suits them.
-They have an ever evolving personality and so does their style.
-They change their hairstyles a lot and like to wear luxurious fabrics of undergarments in bold colours like red and black.
Sagittarius
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Sagittarius is represented by a Centaur (Half man, Half horse) and just like the horse loves the outdoors and their style reflects this.
-They want clothes that permit a lot of movement and freedom suitable for their active lifestyle.
-They often wear their clothes until they are totally worn out before replacing them.
-Most times they do not fit in social events, but they do not mind because they want to be liked for their intellect.
-They do not wear jewellery or make up and most times grow out their natural hair.
-They want clothes that permit a lot of movement and freedom suitable for their active lifestyle.
-They often wear their clothes until they are totally worn out before replacing them.
-Most times they do not fit in social events, but they do not mind because they want to be liked for their intellect.
-They do not wear jewellery or make up and most times grow out their natural hair.
Taurus
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The bull is comfort hungry.
-They love the finer things in life and would do almost anything to have them.
-They’re not as adventurous as Aries when it comes to trying new trends but will go all out for luxury clothing.
-They always look good on neutral toned clothing and even feel the need to glam up casual clothing.
-They love accessories and the accessories always looks good on them.
-They love the finer things in life and would do almost anything to have them.
-They’re not as adventurous as Aries when it comes to trying new trends but will go all out for luxury clothing.
-They always look good on neutral toned clothing and even feel the need to glam up casual clothing.
-They love accessories and the accessories always looks good on them.
Virgos
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Virgo (virgo) is very particular about taking care of their possessions.
-They are minimalists and do not partake in trends that limit their movements.
-The virgin spends a lot of money on their clothes and often does not buy from the sales rack.
-For a Virgo, clothes are timeless and should last a lifetime.
-They wear a lot of natural colors and little or no jewellery.
-They love to show off their stomachs and often keep their mid riff toned up with exercise.
-They are minimalists and do not partake in trends that limit their movements.
-The virgin spends a lot of money on their clothes and often does not buy from the sales rack.
-For a Virgo, clothes are timeless and should last a lifetime.
-They wear a lot of natural colors and little or no jewellery.
-They love to show off their stomachs and often keep their mid riff toned up with exercise.