Water element (水) outfit guide
Water (水) is one of the five elements in Wu Xing (五行), the 2,000-year-old Chinese system that maps the cycles of nature — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Its keyword is flow. Wearing Water colors and materials is traditionally believed to strengthen Water energy on days when it supports you.
What colors represent Water?
The Water palette: midnight navy, ink black, ocean blue, slate.
midnight navy
ink black
ocean blue
slate
Colors that clash with Water boosts: earthy brown, ochre.
Water fabrics and pieces to wear
Fabrics: flowing chiffon, velvet, soft jersey.
- sapphire stud earrings
- a navy silk slip dress
- a black patent handbag
- an ocean-blue eyeliner flick
- a moonstone ring
- an ink-black turtleneck
- a slate cashmere wrap
- aquamarine pendant
- deep-blue nail polish
- a flowing midnight maxi skirt
When should I wear Water colors?
It depends on your personal birth element and today's day element — the pairing changes daily. Enter your birthday and Koi Daily tells you instantly whether today is a Water day for you.