selecting colors for yourself. when selecting colors for yourself: always evaluate in natural light...
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Selecting Colors for Yourself
When selecting colors for yourself:• Always evaluate in natural light• Consider your body shape• Consider your height• Consider your personal coloring
Your Personal Coloring
Consist of skin, hair and eyes. Each of these components can change.
Skin Tones• Skin tones can vary greatly. All skin tones
either have yellow or blue undertones.
• Compare your write with your neighbor’s wrist.
• If your skin tone is yellow, gold or peach, you have WARM undertones.
• If your skin tone is blue or pink, you have COOL undertones.
Body Shape
Color can also compliment your body shape. It can create illusions of how you look, larger, taller, shorter or taller.
White makes a person appear larger because of all the light that is reflected.
Black makes a person appear smaller because all of the light is absorbed.
Color Illusion
Height
An unbroken color gives an illusion of height
Broken blocks of color detract from height
Emphasis
• Color can also be used to emphasize certain areas. A scarf or light collar will draw attention to the face and away from the rest of the body.
• A bright colored belt will draw attention to the waist.
Classic Prototypes
Lucille Ball
Jane Fonda
Grace Kelly
Liz Taylor
Spring
Summer
Autumn Winter