Are you wondering how to wear color in this winter world of blacks and grays? It can be daunting, especially when faced with an office full of co-workers who have embraced navy blue and brown tweed, by my dear, adding color to your wardrobe is a must if you want to stand out and be noticed! Here are 8 style tips on how to wear color, and why adding color to your wardrobe makes perfect sense, even in winter.
1 Know Your Palette
I can’t wear yellow, but I look great in blue. I know my palette, so I know how to wear color. Visit a professional, or simply ask a very stylish friend, to help you figure out what hues suit you, and which to avoid.
2 Shoe-in
Want to know how to add color to an outfit without going overboard? Use shoes! Adding a pair of red or yellow shoes to an outfit will add drama and color, even for the most bashful and modest of fashionistas.
3 Bright Bangles
A wristful or bright bangles is another way to add color to an outfit. They don’t have to match what you’re wearing, but they do have to at least co-ordinate. For example: if you’re wearing a white blouse and blue jeans, a few bright yellow bracelets will do the trick!
4 The Eyes Have It
Who knew your beautiful face was the perfect place for adding color? A bright, bold new shadow or liner or even mascara will not only call attention to your pretty peepers, it will go a long way toward adding color to an outfit.
5 Experiment
A chunky necklace, a pretty pendant, polka-dot socks, a new raincoat — what do these all have in common? They’re a great example of how to wear color by experimenting. Add once piece at a time, each in a different part of your outfit, and see how many gorgeous combinations you can invent!
6 Go Seasonal
Timid about color? How about adding a yellow raincoat in spring, a green bikini in summer, a bright trench in fall, a red coat for winter? Use seasonal pieces to kick off each new season, and see how much you look forward to adding color to your wardrobe every few months.
7 White is a Color, Too
Sometimes white is the right color for your wardrobe! Don’t be afraid to mix a bright blue tee with white jeans, or a crisp white blouse with red jeans.
8 Ban Black
I can’t count how many pieces in my closet are black. If I wanted to go extreme and add color, I’d ban black from my wardrobe for a week… try it! You can decide how drastic to go: are black boots and shoes out, too?
With so many ways to add color to your closet, and with so many tips on how to wear color, you’ll be rainbow-hued in no time! Which of these color-adding tips do you think you’ll try first? Ready to banish black, or will you attempt something less drastic first? Do tell!
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