Almost everyone has a favorite color, but it is not necessarily the most suitable for dressing and enhancing yourself. Every single person is suited to a certain color range, while you must avoid those colors that would make your appearance washed out. Matching the right colors is essential to dress well and compose perfect outfits.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Identify your Color Profile
Step 1. Find out what your undertone is
In fact, you have to mainly use the colors that give your complexion. There are different types of tones, but the undertones are only two: warm and cold. A skin with warm undertones looks yellow or orange, while cool complexions recall blue or pink. To understand which category you belong to, you can try two methods.
- The vein test. Look at the veins in your wrist or palm. In case of warm undertones, they will appear green, while a cool complexion has blue or purple veins.
- The metal test. He wears a silver bracelet on one wrist and a gold one on the other. Approach a window to expose yourself to natural light. Look at each hand and try to figure out which bracelet enhances your complexion. If it's the golden one, you have a warm undertone. If it's silver, you have a cool undertone.
Step 2. Find out how to tell if a color is hot or cold
Generally, warm colors have a yellow hue, while cold ones tend towards blue. Understanding this difference takes some training. Here is a short list of warm and cool colors:
- Warm: red, orange, yellow and chartreuse.
- Cold: deep green, blue and purple.
Step 3. Take your complexion into consideration
In addition to the undertone, the actual complexion is useful for understanding which colors enhance you. In general, you should choose those shades that create a bright contrast with the skin. If you have a dark complexion, orange and intense yellow will almost always suit you, even in the case of a cold undertone. Instead, colors reminiscent of precious stones, such as emerald green, ruby red and amethyst, enhance the diaphanous complexions, regardless of the undertone.
Step 4. Wear sweaters, shirts and scarves that bring out your eye color
If you want to make them stand out, wear a garment or accessory of a suitable color near your face. You need to choose a shade that strongly matches your eye color or creates a deep contrast. For example, deep red enhances the shades of brown eyes and makes blue eyes stand out.
Method 2 of 3: Choose Neutral Clothing
Step 1. Take six items, each a different neutral color
In this case, you will need light and dark gray, light and dark brown, navy blue and black. Gray and brown have warm and cool undertones, so choose shades that suit your color profile. Make sure the objects are roughly the same length as your face and that they are almost entirely solid.
Step 2. Bring one object at a time close to your face
Do this experiment by exposing yourself to natural light and using a hand mirror. Examine the face and try to figure out which color suits you. The right one will brighten your eyes and make your complexion look healthier. Neutral colors that redden or yellow the skin should be avoided. If you have trouble choosing, ask a friend who knows about fashion for an opinion.
Step 3. Choose one or two neutral colors:
will be the pillars of your wardrobe. Most pants, dresses, jackets, and shoes should be these colors. When composing an outfit, avoid mixing neutral shades.
Method 3 of 3: Coordinate the Wardrobe
Step 1. Wear colorful clothing that matches your undertone
Considering the color range that suits you best, choose the shades you prefer: these will be the colors you will use to complete your wardrobe. It's not always easy, so make sure you look in the mirror to make sure they flatter you. In theory, you can choose as many colors as you want. However, consider the limitations this implies: budget, closet size, and patience to create matches. Usually a good outfit is composed of a neutral color and a color selected from its chromatic range; optionally and in small doses, you can enrich it with a contrasting color detail. If you add other colors, the combination will tend to look boisterous.
Step 2. As for the contrasting color detail, choose accessories of complementary or opposite colors
Use them sparingly to spice up an outfit. An orange tie or pocket handkerchief can make a navy suit that would otherwise look too classic more original. Similarly, a blue belt paired with a salmon dress can be an unusual but stylish choice.
Step 3. As for metals, choose just one for accessories and color details
The jewels represent a small part of the outfit, but the shimmer of the metal immediately catches the eye. Using two metals of different colors can cause a jarring or chaotic result, especially if you are wearing different colored clothes. Silver and platinum are cold metals, while gold and bronze are hot.
Step 4. Practice learning how to create matches that enhance you
If your current wardrobe is quite limited, you can train in an easy and fun way on some websites. Modify an outfit until you get the perfect look. Before you go shopping, try different combinations to figure out more or less what to look for. Once your closet has grown rich, you can do the same exercise in real life, with the pieces you own. If you're preparing for an important interview or a night out, it's best to make sure your outfit is foolproof in advance. Put on all the clothes and accessories, then look in the mirror to see how they fit you. If you have to wear an overcoat, remember to combine it with the rest of the look to make it even more polished.
Step 5. Consider the feelings you want to convey through colors
Warm earthy, light and dull tones can make you look friendly and down to earth. Bright red attracts attention. Dark, monochromatic pieces can make you look stern or powerful. If you don't want to get noticed, wear soft, dull colors. Bright and vibrant colors, especially purple, can make you look more creative.
Advice
- It can be difficult to pinpoint your color profile. If you're not sure if a color is right for you, the best way to confirm it is to try it on and see how it fits.
- When others compliment you, see what colors you wear. This can help you understand which shades are best for you.
- Certain colors, such as burgundy, have warm and cold color properties. You have to individually evaluate the various items of clothing and accessories in these colors to see if they flatter you.
- The neutral color that most enhances a person is often similar to the natural color of their hair.
- Avoid clothes that are too similar to your skin tone.
