How did I go wrong?

It often starts in our teenage years. The desire to blend into the background, not to stand out from the crowd – so we discover black. Then when we start to put on a few pounds and we see black as our saviour slimming tool. We think black is a colour that is easy to co-ordinate and, when we have little time in the morning to make decisions about what to wear, it’s just a no-brainer!

Before we know it our wardrobe has become a soul-less curtain of garments which all look exactly the same. We try to break out from the mould but the fear of colour and how to use it leaves us paralysed. Worse still, if black is not a good colour for us then we will look heavier and older – ouch! Fear not – there is a solution.

First of all you need to understand that black may or may not be a great colour for you. There are of course people who look fabulous in black, but sadly for the majority of us we look older, appear to have more dark lines, and our skin looks pale and washed out. If we are trying to look our best, that is a nightmare.

Where do I start?

Getting the cameo right is an absolute must. It is the face that we concentrate on when we talk to one another and the colour we wear just below the chin is reflected in our face. So the starting point is to get those things right that we wear right next to our chin. That can be relatively easy in winter – just add a scarf in a colour that works for you and bingo, you look better already. As it gets warmer, think of adding colour in your tops – shirts, blouses and t-shirts. Even just a small amount of a good colour will improve your look.

Get in front of the mirror and try for yourself to see if different colours below your chin change your appearance. If a colour makes you look healthier, brighter and brings out the colour of your eyes, wear it next time you go out and listen for compliments.

Once you have put colour into the cameo items in your wardrobe you can start updating your other key clothing. As a guide, use stronger and brighter tones on the parts of your body you are most comfortable with – in doing so, those are the areas that will be more noticeable. Accentuate your assets!

There is no doubt that you will reap the benefits if you wear colours that flatter you. Once you start wearing them you will feel more confident and you will look younger and slimmer – what more could you want?

Look your best!

There are so many tones and shades to contend with that if you want to find exactly which ones are right for you then Colour Analysis with a qualified Image Consultant is a brilliant way to achieve this. Your consultant will help you find a whole range of colours that make you look well, younger and, consequently, your best.