When you look in your closet how much black clothing do you see? Before I got trained as a ” Color 1 Personal Image Consultant,” I did not know my best colors. My mother wore a lot of black and she told me it was slenderizing, so for many years I wore mostly black clothes.
In my sophomore year of college my roommate , who was a good friend, announced that if I bought one more piece of black clothing, she was going to strangle me. She was sick of looking at me in black. Because l did not know what colors looked good on me and black was so easy to find, I bought a few items with color, but I continued to wear lots of black.
In 1990, when I had my “color chart done,” by a ” Color 1 Associate” and got a wallet of my best shades, I was able to add lots more color to my wardrobe. I have said in previous blogs that by repeating body colors we can create visual harmony because our eyes automatically search for colors that are repeated. My hair is very dark brown but gives the illusion of looking almost black. Because the color black repeats my hair color it creates visual balance. Now I combine black with my best shades of other colors.
Is black one of your body colors ? If not, then black is not a dark neutral for you. You may still be able to wear black in small amounts but in large amounts it may drain the color from your face, and it can emphasize your lines and shadows. For my clients that don’t look their best in black, but aren’t ready to part with their black clothing , I tell them to shows some skin when they wear black. This means v neck lines or scoop neck lines. Or wear a scarf near your face that is a flattering color.
Wondering what your best dark or light neutrals are? I recommend getting JoAnna Nicholson’s books, “Dressing Smart for Women,” and “Dressing Smart for Men.” These paperback books explain the Color 1 approach to color which I believe is the most accurate system of color analysis around.
There are Color 1 Associates located all over the USA. Unfortunately, the Color1 website, listing the Associates and their contact information has been down since May and I do not know when it will be back up. If you are interested in having your colors done and you are located in Baltimore or surrounding areas including Washington, D.C., I am available to work with you. I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation to help you determine if my services are right for you. If you are located elsewhere feel free to e-mail me and I will give you the name and number of the closest Color 1 Associate in your area.
Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a professionally trained personal image consultant. She can be reached at nrgoldblatt at gmail dot com. Her website is WWW.WardrobeWiz.com/
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