Everything You Need to Know About Wearing Colorful Clothes
Use neutrals as a base for colors
To wear any color, you first need to have the right tones to pair it with. At this point, we’d like to introduce you to the concept of neutrals. That is, a range of low-contrast, flexible colors that will work with any color. This includes black, white, and all shades of gray in between. Even beige (not dark enough to be brown) is in this group.
If you have a wide range of these colors, it’s much easier to add more striking colors to them. If you’re looking to wear more colorful outfits, these types of pieces should be the backbone of your wardrobe. Also, contrasting color combinations are very on-trend.
Find the right color for you
The fashion world focuses on different colors every season. All of these are great for innovation, but the truth is that not every color suits everyone. So, determine a color range that suits you according to your skin, hair and eye color. For example, if you have a fair complexion, very light and bright colors will make you look dull. If you have a darker complexion, stay away from very bright tones. In other words, you can create a color combination that contrasts with your physical characteristics and your clothes. There is another simple but effective way to find colors that work for you!
Lay your clothes out on the bed and choose clothes that you never wear or rarely wear. Which colors are more dominant and which ones make you happy?
Once you have found your colors, keep them in mind when shopping, just like you would when decorating a room. Doing this will always help you create a stronger and more diverse wardrobe.
Mix and match tones
When fashion designers say “tone on tone,” they’re talking about “using different shades of the same color together.” This means wearing a light blue shirt under a dark blue jacket. This is a useful concept because different shades of the same color go together so seamlessly. What’s more, mixing different shades of the same color makes the color’s impact richer. You can vary this approach however you like and add four or five different shades of the same color to your outfit.
Consider the seasons
There is a reason why we wear dark colors in winter and light colors in summer: the former absorb heat and light more easily, the latter reflect both. You don’t have to, but why not for the sake of comfort?
The best way to adapt colors to seasonal changes is not to have two separate palettes for summer and winter, but to adapt existing colors and change the emphasis of each color. If you like navy, red, brown and beige pieces, you can wear more beige and brown in spring and darker coffee and navy in winter.
Remember that especially in spring, there are more attractive variations of eye-catching and fun colors. In this season, instead of red, burgundy can be worn, and instead of turquoise, bright blues and greens can be worn. Some neutral colors (navy, dark beige and gray) work well in both halves of the year.
