Dues That Flatter You

If you are like most fashionistas, the chances are you have a closet full of chic black clothes. There’s nothing wrong with wearing neutrals almost exclusively. If your staples are white, black, grey, and beige you really can’t go wrong. However, a little colour in the closet can go a long way.

The bright red blouse or lavender dress can give your look that “pop” that it needs. The secret is finding a colour that suits you. Think about your hair colour (and don’t forget to style it with your ghd straightener!) as well as your eyes and you’ll be on your way.

Here’s a quick guide to help you get started.

Silver or Grey Hair – Dark shades will look best but you can also pull off a bright pink. If you wear black, go for a fabric that has a little sheen to reflect the light off your face and brighten it up.

Brown Hair – Contrast is usually key. So if you have dark brown hair and coffee-coloured skin, go for colours that will complement both. Navy blue or purple should do the trick. If you’ve got olive skin, choose yellows and golds.

Red Hair – If you’re a natural redhead and have fair skin, shades of white and off-white can go far. Cool reds work great with cool greens while warm reds (copper) work with rich, deep blues.

Blonde – The staple is navy blue, but why bother? A blue-violet hue works well to refresh cool blondes. If you have a warmer tone, red-violets take it to another level.

Black Hair – If you have glossy black hair and fair skin, go for ultra-rich jewel tones such as emerald green, sapphire blue and amethyst.