Color Coding Shopping List
Looking stylish is all about knowing what works for you. Whether you're a bright blonde, beautiful brunette or a drop-dead redhead, there are ceratin colors that are better for you than others. As you saw in our video, here's the breakdown!
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Hey, fashionistas!
Looking stylish is all about knowing what works for you. Whether you're a bright blonde, beautiful brunette or a drop-dead redhead, there are certain colors that are better for you than others. As you saw in our video, here's the breakdown!
Redheads
Whether your hair is auburn, deep red, or copper, chances are if you're a natural redhead, your skin is ivory with yellowish or golden undertones and maybe even a few freckles.
Color Don'ts: Black, grey, navy, pink, and bright red.
Color Dos: Earth tones such as brown, camel, beige, dark and olive green, and orangey red.
In our video:
twg sweater $298 anthropologie.com
Banana Republic orange sweater $69 bananarepublic.com
Charlie & Robin beige sweater $88 saks.com
J. Crew olive ruffled sleeveless blouse $88 jcrew.com
Brunettes
Brunettes can be both olive skinned or light skinned with pink undertones. In both cases pastels should be avoided.
Color Dont's: Light pink, light blue, and earth tones such as brown, gold, and beige.
Color Dos: Jewel tones such as royal and aqua blues, reds, deep pinks, and purples!
In our video:
Banana Republic shirt blue sleeveless blouse $79 bananarepublic.com
Nanette Lepore pink sleeveless blouse $250 saks.com
twg yellow wrap sweater $298 anthropologie.com
Dolan green dress $248 anthropologie.com
Blondes
It's always important to consider your skin tone as well as your hair color especially if you're a blonde. If you're hair color is natural, chances are your skin color has pink under tones, where as if you're a born brunette, your skin is a probably a little more olivy. Also keep in mind, there are many shades of blond, so you definitely have to experiment with what works best.
Color Don'ts: Orange, gold, and yellow.
Color Dos: Plum, rose-based browns, beige, blue-grays, and blue-greens.
In our video:
J. Crew pink sleeveless blouse $69.50 jcrew.com
Banana Republic mauve short sleeve dress $150 bananarepublic.com
Banana Republic light blue blouse $95 bananarepublic.com
Guinevere purple v-neck sweater $68 anthropologie.com
Banana Republic purple turtleneck sweater $59 bananarepublic.com
Of course, if you love a color and it makes you feel great, go for it. Try accessories or wearing them away from your face like a pair of pants or a skirt.
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