Neutral colors like white, beige, and brown can be safe options that look put-together without making too much of an impact. However, you may appear passive if you often opt for neutrals, particularly brown. According to style expert Carol Davidson, "Like every color, brown does have some positive attributes; it can read comforting and reliable. But ... it may give the impression you're staid and passive" (via Fast Company). The same goes for gray, which, due to its lack of color, can give the impression of dullness and passivity.

Though brown and gray shades may give a negative impression, white is a neutral color that you really can't go wrong with. It's associated with cleanliness, purity, innocence, and perfection — and it matches with everything, to boot. According to Davidson, white is also one of the best colors to wear in a professional setting. "Its 'immaculate' quality can suggest an attention to detail and therefore makes it a good choice for an interview," she said.

But don't immediately throw out all your gray and brown clothes — brown can be a grounding and practical choice, and some associate gray with logic and analytical thinking. Maybe just pair them with complimentary colors ... and wear them sparingly.