The majority of my clothes can be categorised into browns, pinks, blues and greens. I like those colours and think they go well with my complexion.

Black is very useful and I wear it quite often, but I can't say I love it. As a rule I don't wear it as a whole outfit.

Which colours do you most commonly wear and why?

Have you ever had your colours done? Has that influenced your clothing selection? If so, how? If not, why not?

Probably also pinks and browns/tan (and of course black). Never had my colors done professionaly, but I've found that I'm generally more pulled to the colors that suit me -especially grey.

black, white, red, blue, brown

I wear all colors with no discrimination or preference -- except yellow. I don't own a single item that has even a hint of yellow in it.

Black, brown, turquoise, bright pinks

good to be specific about the pinks...bright/deep pinks are great
does pale pink seems washed out to anyone else?

I like pale pink. Deep pink is too barbie-ish on most people.

I am not a fan of yellow either, I think it makes fair skin look sickly.

Do you like pale shades of other colours too?

I have one nice pale pink T-shirt and I think it got ruined yesterday when I got car grease on it

Yeah.

I work in a law office, so very basic and classic - navy, black, beigh/taupe.

For casual, I like denim and accesories to match, a well as black, which I usually pair with pink or red.

A lot of black worn with pastel shells sometimes. Some black and white (Discreet, an Israeli make I buy a lot, has almost its whole winter collection in black-and-white). Some brown. I don't tend to wear pale colours in winter.

Is black is a staple for all women?

Not me. I have no more black than I have of any other color.

It seems women think it's slimming. I find it odd that it's so popular when there are so many other brilliant colors out there.

yes, a black skirt is a must for all women also, a black shell is useful.

i love different shades of pink and blue and lavender/lilac colors.

Does this not sound familiar?
"I don't know what this will go with yet. I guess I can always wear it with black"

Huh? Not to me it doesn't. If I see an item in a store that I have nothing to match with I either don't buy it or if I do buy it, invariably I don't wear it.

i used ot be that way, and it meant that i never basically had new outfits. now, if i see something pretty and cute but that i can't match with what i already have, i buy it, and then look for something to match with

That is a recurring line when I am shopping for winter stuff. Then I have to be realistic and ask myself, just because I could technically wear something with black, is that outfit likely to appeal to me?

No.
Nechama & her female family members: ""I don't know what this will go with yet. We're going to spend the next month driving to all stores in a 20 mile radius finding the perfect match!"

Not, "and until that golden day when I find the right match, I could always wear this with black?"

My mother actually took me to a store called "Colours" (it was in Canada, hence the Canadian spelling) when I was 12 or 13 where I did have them analyze my colors. It was very interesting and it completely changed the way I dressed in terms of colors, jewelery tones and even makeup, because they showed me the impact of different colors and shades on me, based on my skin tone. That's what was so interesting to me, because I always assumed it was about my hair color and eye color, but in fact they cover up your hair during the evaluation and determine what season you are based on skin tone alone.

I'm a winter, so I basically stopped wearing everything in my closet that they told me didn't suit me (e.g. beige and khaki) and started wearing more bright colors and some pastels (which they told me are fine but less optimal for winters). They also told me that winters are the only ones who should be wearing pure white, and that everyone else has a different variation of white that looks better on them. I gave this advice to one of my sisters who was having her wedding dress designed especially for her (since her skin coloring is polar opposite from mine), and while skeptical at first she heeded my advice and went for an off-white gown that looked amazing with her skin tone.

In terms of jewelry, they made me realize that yellow gold didn't do anything for me and from then on, all I would look at was silver or white gold earrings and other jewelry (of course platinum will work too). I think the color of the jewelery matters less though if it is not near your face.

In terms of black, I have tons of black clothing, because I think it is a staple that goes with everything else I own. That said, I almost never wear all black, I will usually pair a colored top with black pants or a black skirt. Or, if I want to wear a black top, I will wear that with jeans or something that is not totally black (e.g. a mixed black and white skirt). I love chocolate brown too, so will also use that as a staple.

ETA: And I love practically every shade of pink, so I often wear a pink shell under a dark suit to liven things up, and wear pink sweaters with black pants very frequently.

Isn't this just lovely? I just knew a fashion forum would bring people out of the woodwork to bond!

Black actually does provide a slimming appearance (depending upon the style). I associate it with formal wear.

Color Me Beautiful.

i think i would actually like the idea of getting colors chosen for me by a professional. i saw some articles with the description of different "seasons" based on skin and eyes (?) (very interesting how they don't take into account hair, i always thought they did), but was never able to figure out what season i am. the only thing i know is that i don't look good in black/brown tops, but that is my perception.

what places are doing it (in brooklyn) and is it expensive?

ETA: just saw Ahavati's book suggestion. will try ordering it from the library, but, as i said, i never had luck with those types of articles

You can purchase the CMB book or check it out at your local library. Send me a photo and I'll tell you what season you are. I'm guessing a Spring or Summer.

Yeah, just like that, although I never read a book on it. After my color evaluation, they gave me a small credit card type wallet with fabric swatches of all the colors I should be wearing, which I still have to this day (although I would need to dig it out of a box from my recent move).

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It can make a very noticable difference.

*Winter

I highly recommend getting a professional evalutation, if you can. My guess is that many high-end salons or spas might offer this type of service. I have no idea about Brooklyn, but you could research it online. You might have better luck finding a place in Manhattan though.

promise not to photoshop it and post here?

The woman in those pictures looks nothing like a winter (at least to me), nor is she dressed based on the advice I was given for winters. Very strange...

One of my friends had it done too, but she carries the cards around in her bag and will not buy anything other than those colours. Admittedly, there are tons of allowable shades, it she isn't deprived. My opinion is that she has a good sense of what looks good (or has developed it after using her chart) and doesn't need to consult her bible.

it's not a matter of before or after CMB, but before and after ANY make up and accessories, however badly matched to her type they might be. although, i do agree that ti's good to know the colors of one's type

Yes, I certainly don't carry it around with me anymore, but it did teach me what colors looked best on me, and like you say, there is a huge selection to choose from.

I was planning on posting it in the "Fashion Advice" thread.

Does that mean she can post it WITHOUT photoshopping???

That's because it's actually Autumn.



I disagree. Does Tammy Faye ring a bell?

I know a woman who bought a suit and waited 3 years to wear it until she found a hat that matches it. Im not that crazy, but I dont like giving up half way.

Yeah, that makes much more sense. I had thought your notation by the pictures meant she was a winter.

Yes, it was my error. Thus, .

that's exactly what i had in mind



why would YOU care?



no, but i think i know what you are saying - this lady is not wearing her type-appropriate colors? i don't like her make up and nail polish color at all, period. but if that first lady was wearing any normal (not screaming" make up, she wouldn't look as deadly as she did in the pre-picture and the difference might not have been as drastic in the post- picture, imo

True dat. Then there was marketing...

So can smiling. If the woman would be smiling in the first pic she'd also look better.

However, I don't think she looks bad in the first pic at all. She also looks frummer in the first pic.

I don't particularly. I was just trying to clarify your previous statement.....

Also, she is smiling with her teeth in the after shot. That helps a lot too.

yep, exactly my point.
right, i forgot to mention the smiling part

I hve a friend who only wears jewel tones..meaning, she always looks about the same.

I think that reasoning is silly.

just ordered that color me book. they also had this one
http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/s...le&1%2C1%2C

ordered it as well

btw, i'm 16th out of 22 in line for Ushpizin movie. no wonder they weren't getting back to me for a month or so, since i've requested it