The ‘ÇLOSET Rainbow’
Color Strategy For Dressing Up
“Nature always
wears the colors of the spirit!” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Light
is made of seven colors, and bending it separates the seven colors – what we
know as rainbow with the
colors of violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red.
I have
categorized colors into seven types not on their visual effect but on the basis
of the effect caused when you wear them.
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1) Warm colours
These are hues from red through yellow including copper and
mocha. They have a higher saturation – hence the term ‘warm’. Warm colors are
active and advance towards vision, stimulate the viewer.
2) Cool colours
These are the hues from violet through blue-green, including
their pastels. Cool colors tend to recede from vision; they calm and relax the
viewer.
Warm and cool colors alike are part of almost every wardrobe.
3) Neutrals – The Wardrobe Minions
Thinking
of neutrals, you would say black or white or perhaps grey. I classify neutrals
more broadly as: beige, blush, off white, cocoa etc. I call them the ‘wardrobe minions’, because they
are usually worn again and again without being remembered, and can be paired
with almost anything. They form the basis of your wardrobe, by being backdrops
for your best colors.
Dressing
head-to-toe in neutrals will give you a sophisticated, elegant look. Break
the monotony by using:
·
Contrasts in darker hues
·
Prints or shine/shimmer/glitz.
4) Understated Colors
Also
called the ‘deep neutrals’: dark grey, tan, burgundy, navy, teal, lavender, silver, gold etc. I say, when in doubt
about what to wear, always select a color from this category! These colors are
attractive enough, but donot stand out like the reds and dramatics!
5)
The monochrome colours - Black & White
Black is
amongst the favourites of almost every woman! Needless to say, black exudes
power and authority, is usually the color associated with formality.
White exudes
purity and sophistication; makes you get noticed (regardless of your skin
color). It is a wardrobe ‘must-have’ especially if you have glossy black hair.
A word
of caution: Overly bright white makes your teeth appear yellowed and the effect
will be ‘oh-so-unflattering’! Opt for pearl, cream or softly greyed whites.
6) Red
Anyone
can wear red – it enhances sexuality (whether feminine/masculine) and
intensifies the reaction of other people towards you.
Caution:
Choose the specific shade of red depending on the color of your skin.
7) Dramatic Colors
Fuschia
pink, royal blue, bright yellow etc. - these can be worn as an outfit, or to add a pop of color to neutral outfits. A
word of caution: Dramatic outfits draw all eyes towards you, so make sure you
are perfectly groomed: See my post on ‘10 steps to a prettier you’.
The best judge of what color brings out the best in
you, is YOU! So step out today, and don’t forget to express your ‘COLOR MOOD’!
BE ADVENTUROUS!
COMING SOON: KNOW YOUR COLOR – DRESS TO
KILL!
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