Does The Color Black Really Flatter You?

Does the color black really flatter you?

 

When you look in your closet how much black clothing do you see?

Do you know if the color black really flatters your unique body colors?

 

Keep reading to find out what to do about all that black clothing you own.

 

Here’s my black clothing story.

 

My mother wore a lot of black, and she told me it was slenderizing, so for many years, I wore lots of black clothes.

 

In my freshman year of college, my roommate Leslie, who was a good friend, told me if I bought one more piece of black clothing, she was going to strangle me.

 

She was sick of looking at me in black.   At that time, I didn’t know what colors looked good on me and black clothes were so easy to find and mix & match.

 

I bought  a few items with color, so Leslie wouldn’t be upset, 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 containing 40-50 of my best shades, magic happened for me and  I was able to begin adding lots more color into my wardrobe.

 

I have said in previous blogs that by repeating body colors you 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.

 

What can you do with all those black clothes, if black is not your best dark neutral?

 For my image clients  that  don’t look their best in black, but aren’t ready to part with their black clothing, I tell them to show some  skin  when they wear black.This means v necklines or scoop necklines. 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.

For a fast and easy way to discover your best dark and light neutrals and all the colors that will make your skin look radiant and make your eyes sparkle have your colors done by the Wardrobe Wizard, Nancy Goldblatt.

If you are located in Baltimore or surrounding areas including Washington, D.C.,  I am available to work with you in-person.

I can do a color analysis on-line if you live in other parts of the country or the world.

 I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation, to help you determine if my services are right for you. Contact me at Nancy@wardrobewiz.com

Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a Color 1, professionally trained personal image consultant.

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