Wanting to dazzle this festive season? With so many sequins and sparkles about, if they’re not your thing, it could be a bit bewildering. However, I’m here to give you some tips on choosing the right colour, fabric and accessories.
Whatever the occasion, these five tips will help you sparkle with confidence. Even if you’re not a sequin lover! Plus a new video on YouTube too.
Choose a flattering colour
Of course I’m going to start here! When colours are harmonious, there is order and balance. Wearing colours that have the same or smilier characteristics to your own colouring will help you achieve this. The closer you wear it to your face, the most impactful it will be. Which is why opting for colours which lift and brighten your look, rather than casting shadows onto your face is much more flattering.
Know your metal
One aspect of learning your colouring type will be whether you have a warm or cool undertone. This isn’t something which you can determine by looking at the colour of your veins!
Understanding whether you’re warm or cool will of course help you choose the right shade of red, what jewellery colour you’re best suited to as well as your best makeup colours. But, it’s not always a dominant characteristic and for many, it will be a secondary characteristic.
Gold is perfect if you have a warmer skin tone. If you’re cooler toned then go silver!
If you’re not sure or you want to try something different, opt for pewter or rose gold. And do remember that metallics aren’t always shiny – they can be matte or brushed. These options can be much more suited to someone who is is a light or soft dominant colouring type.
Your style, your way
If shimmer and shine is all a bit much for you, don’t buy it! There are more ways to shine this festive season that sequins head to toe! You could opt for something with embellishments, beads or stitching. Details on a neckline, sleeves, or across the front could be an easier way to glam up which is more suited to your style.
Consider the use of jewellery and accessories as a method of elevating your overall look, without it being too shiny or sparkly!
Fabric choice
Fabric and textures can be a great way to luxe up your look. Cashmere, velvet, lace and silk can make something feel a little bit more luxurious or glamourous.
The shinier the fabric, such as silk and satin, the fabric will make the colour appear brighter because it reflects the light more. This can make the colour appear brighter which could be a great tip for clear dominant colouring types.
Matte fabrics such as knitwear, will soften the appearance as they absorb the light more. This is a great tips for soft colouring types for example.
Of course, fabric can also be a friend or foe which is why I always talk about it in my style and shape consultations. Opt for styles and shapes which flatters your body line. Broadly speaking, if you’re straighter in the body, opt for boxier cuts and if you’ve got curves then choose more fluid fabric which mimics your curves.
Make better choices
Sequins and sparkles aren’t great for the environment as those small discs are often made of plastic which is not biodegradable. Make more sustainable choices by shopping on Vinted, eBay and charity shops for a piece that you can give another life to. If you’re already a magpie for shine, check what you’ve already got in your wardrobe and see if you can give a new life to something too with your own customisation!
Choose well. Know what your colour type is, your style personality, how to choose the right fabrics, so that you actually get the right cut, so that it fits and flatters you. If you need help, book your appointment today: https://calendly.com/tlcstyleandcolour
Watch the latest video on Youtube:
How to shine in sequins and sparkles!
