I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your attention that the colour burgundy is having a real moment right now.
If you’ve got a much lighter look to your appearance, you would rightly be wary about it, because it sits in the medium to deep range of colours. This means that it can often be too strong a shade for you to wear successfully, without looking too tired.
Last week, I mentioned one of the colour traps I see people fall into is feeling that they have to buy things just because it’s in the shops. But, it really is worth remembering that if it’s not YOUR best colour, or it doesn’t suit your style or it doesn’t suit your shape, it could be a purchase that you later regret. Unless you know the right tips and tricks to make it work for you.
There is more than one shade of burgundy after all, so think winter berries and wines and you’ll have an idea of the different shades and tones of the colour that you’re likely to find. Fabric can seem to alter the appearance of a colour too (think about a satin blouse versus a fine knit jumper), and you’ll realise that you can make much better shopping decisions too.
Within my recent seasonal update for clients, I showcased a range of colours which they could expect to find this season, for each colour type, so I know there are other colours available! You may have to dig a little deeper to get the right ones for you.
If you’re adding this colour to your wardrobe, consider if it works with items you already own. After all, there’s no point buying something for the sake of it! I’ve got lots of claret and damson already in my wardrobe to choose from without needing to buy anything specific this season just because it’s a ‘trending’ colour! Being able to make more informed decisions means that you’ll make better choices and keep things longer because you know they’ll suit you and work with what you already have.
Once you’ve had a Colour Analysis Consultation, it’s easy for you to know the shades which are right for you simply by checking your swatches!
For anyone else; you’ll need to select wisely or the colour could wash you out.
Five ways to wear ‘burgundy’
- Check what the impact of the colour is against your features – is it casting a shadow, or making you look tired?
- Keep the colour away from your face if you’re not certain – skirts, trousers, jeans and boots work just as well and still give a nod to the trend.
- Opt for the colour in a print as this can be more forgiving (especially if it’s mixed with colours which do flatter your features)
- Go for accessories – there’s lots to choose form this season from footwear to bags.
- It’s also a great option for makeup – think eyeshadows, lipstick and nails!
Colour me beautiful cosmetics
On the latter point, in this image there is a selection of makeup shades which I’ve picked out in this colour grouping.
They’re all available from the studio as well as online and have been produced for Colour me Beautiful to suit your colouring type.
The items featured are:
Damson eyeshadow, aubergine eye pencil, russet lip pencil, sheer nutmeg lipstick, sunset lipgloss and mahogany lipstick. They won’t all suit you the same of course (because it’s the same ‘rules’ for your makeup colours as it is for your clothes). Do ask if you need any advice.
You can browse online here: https://colourmebeautifuldirect.co.uk?aid=C564 (Affiliate link)
With all colours, it’s about understanding your own look and how to wear colour in the most flattering way. That’s one of the benefits to having a colour analysis!
Let me assure you that I’m not the colour police….or some crazy 1980s-wacky-colour-combo-kind-of-gal. But I will show you the impact of colour and how to wear the shades which suit you during a consultation.
Find out more here: https://www.tlcstyleandcolour.co.uk/services/colour-analysis-consultations/