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way to have fun with your wardrobe is no doubt to incorporate fun colors. However, not all colors go together and not
all colors complement all skins tones and body types. So it is important to use
caution in designing a colorful outfit.
To be
honest, personally I love love LOVE bright colors, even though my heart will
forever belong to the classic combination of black & white. I associate bright neon colors with
happiness. And with summer, which – of course
– is my favorite time of the year. Additionally,
I like to use colors to brighten up a gray day.
Incorporating bright colors into your outfit can change your wood or
simply convey your happiness to the world.
However,
the main reason I love color is that it can be powerful. It can project a certain image of you to the
world. Not only can it focus attention
on the right (or wrong) body parts, but also it can communicate aspects of your
personality to the people you meet, creating an impression and perception.
The
easiest way to do color is to use accessories. So start small – a pair of
turquoise earrings, a neon pink belt, a bright red handbag. Incorporating
seemingly minuscule pops of vibrant color allows you to created completely different
outfits from items you wear every day – outfits that may look the same, but perceived
completely differently. Versatility and
effectiveness of accessories are immeasurable.
One fabulous accessory can completely transform an outfit.
That
said, one trend I am not brave enough to try is color blocking, especially
color-blocked shoes. To me if the colors clash, they don’t go together and,
thus, should not be worn together. If
they break up your body instead of elongating it and making the overall image visually
pleasing, they should not be worn together. In my fashion book, colors should
be purposefully coordinated, not blocked in a harsh discord. Thus, I am most confident
with one major colorful piece in the outfit, such as a purple skirt or
raspberry-hot pants.
One
last piece of advice - don’t wear a color or a combination, if you don’t like
it. Even if you have seen it in a
catalog or a fashion magazine advised to pair these particular shades. If you do not feel confident enough about it,
you will not be comfortable wearing it. On
second thought, do not wear any clothes that you don’t like or feel
uncomfortable in. It will just make you
self-conscious and fidgety.
