"ugh!!! I have nothing to wear..."
Well you're not the only one that does this, believe me!
I grew up with 2 sisters and my Mom, and all 3 of us said that at least once a week, if not more.
Honestly!
Now I have 2 daughters, and they are saying the same thing.
But.....!
When they feel like that guess where they come to "shop" for something to wear??? (all 3 of us are about the same size)
You guessed it!
My closet. And here's why...
I've learned what looks best for my own personal coloring, so no matter what I have on, I always look Great. And my girls see that. So unconsciously they think I have better stuff for them to choose from. In actuality, it's only "better" for me. And once they've spent an hour or so trying on my clothes, they usually take a piece or two from me and work it with what they have of their own.
(my youngest daughter is my coloring, the other is just a bit different)
So here's what I want to teach you:
What is YOUR most flattering Color Group?
And to make this really easy, go back to the colored papers you used to find your hair color category. Remember how either the Warm colors or the Cool colors held up to your chin looked best? Really made you look lively and healthy!
It's exactly the same with your wardrobe colors! So choose colors that are within the category that most flatters your face/skin tone and you'll be a hit in any outfit.
Does that mean you can NEVER wear other colors? Well, not exactly. But that's a little trickier. So I'm gonna save that one for another lesson.
Yes, I know that some say black is more slimming, but.....
here's another secret!
You can use any deep dark color,
and you'll achieve the same illusion.
For example, dark brown or deep khaki
(if you're in the Warm group),
and deep navy or dark gray
(if you're in the Cool group).
Just remember to keep the colors very dark,
as tho they were almost a black,
and you'll get the same affect.
When it comes to whites, those who look stunning in pure white are from the Cool category. While those from the Warm category look fabulous in ivory and cream.
And lastly, trust you're own instinct!
Each of us has the ability to look in the mirror, holding up a top in the wrong shade, and immediately see what happens to your natural color. You'll look sickly, dull, and pale. And when you hold up the right color, you'll look full of life, vibrant and beautiful. It's really that easy.
Here's a diagram of a Color Wheel.
It shows the Warm color group on the right, and the Cool color group on the left. So as long as you stay within the color range, or what is known as the "Base", you'll be able to pick a winner every time.
Now go to your closet and get rid of
the clothes that make you look ill!
And begin to build on the clothing colors
that make you look FABULOUS!!!
Leave me a comment about what you liked, or any questions you have. I'm always ready and able to help you get this nailed down.
My next lesson will be on: Fashion Do's and Dont's
Love 'n' Hugs always!
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