As an image consultant, the number one thing I hear from potential clients is “oh, I’d love to wear more colour, I just don’t know what suits me”.
There are many reasons why people feel this way:
– the fashion world is obsessed with black
– there’s actually more than one shade of a colour
However, everyone CAN wear colour and with a little knowledge, everyone can learn how to choose and wear the right shades which suit them. Even if you feel that you don’t have the confidence to wear colour, you can still introduce it and build up to what you’re comfortable with.
You’d be surprised at the difference that colour can have on your mood (see our previous blog here). I believe that everyone should feel good in what they wear.
How to wear colour
Let’s talk about the colour yellow.
It can be a really tricky colour to wear. Some people will suit it far more than others but, as with all colours, there is a shade for you.
For those of you who have previously had a colour analysis consultation, your colour swatch wallet is the best place to guide you and remind you of your best shades and the top tips on how to wear colours that would suit you best. Your colouring type will also be noted on the bottom of the card and fabric inserts. Get in touch if you need more help.
If you’ve never had your colours done, these celebrity examples demonstrate how different shades of yellow compliment their physical features the best.
Lights: Reece Witherspoon – Don’t overpower your colouring, wear with light or mid tone neutrals such as taupe and avoid too much contrast. Try Buttermilk.
Deeps: Michelle Obama – Wear with navy or charcoal to create as much contrast as possible. Avoid mixing two pale shades together. Try Daffodil.
Warms: Nicola Roberts – You’ll look amazing if you combine the shade such as mustard with either olive or golden brown.
Cools : Jamie Lee Curtis – Avoid any ‘warm’ tones. Any yellow is best worn away from the face. Mix with navy or any of your greys. Try Icy Lemon.
Clears: Zooey Deschanel – The brighter and clearer the better for you! Citron worn with either light, bright or dark shades.
Softs: Kate Winslet – A tonal combination can look so elegant on you. educe the contrast feel by teaming soft yellows like buttermilk with stone, pewter and grey.
Other colours will be covered in future blog posts, so be sure to check them out.
There is also a series of videos which you can watch here.
If you’d like to learn what shades of colour suit you, book a colour analysis consultation. Both online (virtual) and face to face sessions are available. No appointments for face to face sessions are being taken until July at the earliest.