During his Tuesday night State of the Union address, President George W. Bush wore a blue tie.
The President has often been seen wearing a light blue tie, but there seems to be a current trend for politicians who previously sported red for important appearances now choosing blue.
Whether consciously or unconsciously, perhaps they recognize that as concerns about the environment and world politics escalate, Americans are looking for the soothing colors of the earth – green, brown, and blue.
Boston Globe Correspondent Tina Cassidy looks at what might be behind so many politicians wearing blue ties in “Singing the blues.”
And don’t miss the photo gallery Tie: Blue is the New Hue
“When people wear soft, pastel colors, the message is one of approachability,” said Leatrice Eiseman , author of Color, Messages and Meanings and spokeswoman for the Pantone Color Institute. “It’s a completely different message from the red, power tie… .They are saying, ‘I’m really one with you.’ The pastel colors are not so much in your face.”
