colour theory, a limited space for fashion or an endless one.
Unpopular opinion: fashion isn't a firm box but rather like a universe, there are endless possibilities for an individual to style their clothes. Anyone who says that someone is ‘eww’ just because of their clothing, isn’t allowing for difference in style.
In order to really understand and see endless possibilities, let it be in art or fashion, we need to understand the basics of colour theory. Colour theory takes time to understand, but once you do – you won't wonder about which colour would go with random yellow pants.
Undertones and skin colour
Colour theory doesn't only work with mixing colours, but we need to first understand what works with our features as well as our undertones.
There are multiple different skin tones such as fair, medium, brown and deep. We don't just have 4 colours, there are thousands of different skin tones which have a huge role in how a dress would look.
Undertones are the tint of colour which we have. There are many different undertones such as pink, blue, yellow, grey, green etc.
One of the underrated ways to find your undertone and your skin tone is to go to a makeup store and try samples of different shades as well as undertones you think will match you.The undertone shouldn't just match your face– but your neck, hands etc. (a skin tint my sister ordered helped me to discover mine.)
Colour theory
Monochrome: these are the colour of the same tint in different shades. A deep red dress with mahogany heels and ruby red purse would go as an elegant combo.
Complimentary colours: the colours opposite to each other on the colour wheel. Pairing complimentary colours can be artistic and fun. For example pink is the opposite of green, so a pink skirt with a green top would look very whimsical.
Analogues: the colours next to each other on the colour wheel, same as monochrome colours because they are closely related; they can create an amazing harmony, for example purple and deep blue.
Once you find your skin tone and undertone it's far more easy to find which colour works for you it applies the same for jewellery and accessories.
Conclusion
Colour theory is a very vast topic, it cannot be covered in one article, and may take years of your life to finally understand. Finding your undertone can make it a little more simple. One thing to watch out for: not every colour can work for you because we are not made to be perfect, we can definitely pull off almost all colours, but it is better to really understand which colour works for you. You need to find which colour season you are. You can either use an online website or do a colour analysis test. But in the end I'll say fashion doesn't have rules, it has endless possibilities. Even if you don't follow the colour theory, it will still be fashionable.
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