How to Make Bright Colors Work for You

Color, color, color, that should be your fashion mantra for winter, according to the experts.  But, how can you make this trend work for you?

Here are some tips:

Fashion experts insist that purple is the hottest color for Winter 2008.  However, not everyone looks good in purple and not every shade of purple works for every person. If you have light skin and light hair, fashion experts recommend you stick with softer shades of purple. For fashionistas with darker hair or skin, go with deeper, richer purples. Experts say the jewel tones of deep purples bring out pink undertones of a woman’s complexion.

Another tip:  If you plan to go with a lighter shade of purple, don’t dress head to toe in it.  Since lighter shades tend to look a little more summery it’s better to layer the lighter purple with other darker colors so you don’t end up looking like a lilac jellybean.  Also, if you are wearing purple for the first time consider wearing it on the bottom and not so close to your face.  Purple pants are not as outrageous as you might think when you pair them with neutral colored tops.  People’s eyes naturally gravitate to a person’s face so if you want someone to notice that you are wearing purple then consider adding an eggplant colored scarf or a purple crystal necklace to your winter ensemble. 

Fashion experts say the key to embracing the trend is to use color to your advantage by enhancing your best features and hiding problem areas.  For example, if you’re bottom-heavy, then you want to wear bolder colors on the top half of your body and darker colors on the bottom. Doing so will make you look slimmer on the bottom and draw attention to your best body parts.  Conversely, if your problem areas are up top, draw attention to the lower half of your body by adding color below the waist.

See Also:

Super Styles for the New Year
Fashion Trends for Spring 2009
Fashion Tips for Men:  How to Find a Stylish Winter Coat