Megan Bentley: How the Fashion Industry Uses Color to Manipulate You. | DSH #1639

Discover how color theory can change how you dress forever in this eye-opening episode of Digital Social Hour. Megan, a renowned color analyst, comes on the podcast to discuss the truth about the fashion industry’s manipulation, the secrets of color analysis, and the power of choosing the right colors for your wardrobe. Learn why black isn’t as universal as you think, how your iconic palette can boost confidence, and even why red lipstick commands attention in executive settings.

📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

🎨 Why color is not truly inclusive — and how the industry uses it to manipulate you
🧥 How to build a wardrobe that works for your palette, not just trends
🖤 Why black only truly flatters a small percentage of people
💋 How lipstick, hair color, and undertone can instantly age you — or make you look lifted
🧠 The psychology of power colors (like red) and how to find your version of power
🌈 How to use color analysis to look more confident, trustworthy, and put-together
🧾 Why your closet is full but you “have nothing to wear” — and how that’s by design
🌍 How disposable fashion creates massive waste and what role color trends play
💻 How to use your iconic colors for Zoom, first impressions, and high-stakes rooms
🛍️ Why the future of fashion is shopping by season/palette, not just size and style

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Sean's Color Analysis Results
04:24 - Fashion Industry Deception
07:01 - Quince: Affordable Quality Clothing
08:07 - Trending Color Analysis
09:58 - Fashion's Color Trend Manipulation
11:48 - History of Color Analysis
17:49 - Like & Subscribe

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🔎 KEYWORDS
fashion industry lies, color analysis, personal color palette, black isn’t for everyone, 87 percent look bad in black, wardrobe makeover, closet chaos, fast fashion waste, psychology of color, power colors, red lipstick