My pages on Colour Imaging and Image dealt with physical characteristics - your natural colouring and your body shape.
As our moods vary, so do the social requirements of our lives. Special and routine occasions, call for different looks -- days when we want or need to be dramatic, classic, natural, romantic, chic or creative.
When you dress in styles and accessories that reflect your personality, we notice you first, then your clothes. You look and act yourself. When you feel at ease with your image, you can be more relaxed.
The following style personalities are not absolute - you may be dominately one type, but have a strong 2nd preference. Learn more about interpreting your "personality" from the following and follow your own instincts.
Your colours are strong,and the primaries - red, blue, yellow - when offset against black , create a favourite look. You need only choose the strongest colours from your palette and wear them in contrast.
This personality avoids prints, and anything fussy, floral or too feminine.
Your choice seems to move towards pop art, geometric or "conversational" prints (such as a cola bottle, or smarties dancing all over your back.
Dramatics come in all shapes and sizes and dont wilt with the years. The most obvious are the tall, lean angular types who wear, overscaled striking designs so wonderfully. Petite women with dramatic personalities, can achieve the look by avoiding the obvious -- cute petite clothes and choosing rather their boldest colours in designs suited to their small scale. If you are more curved, and dramatic, let your accessories and hair create your bold sophisticated look.
COLOUR - the primaries reds, blues, yellows in your season. Solid blocks of colour with a simple bold accessory. Black is a favourite, but choose the black that suits your colouring.
Your shoes can not be an afterthought. Go for the opposite of others - the "shoe boot" with the short skirt
HAIR - if straight, have it cut asymetrically; keep short and sleek for greatest effect. If curly, an angular wedge is very dramatic. Dont forget to take your face into account. (see Hair)
You dont want your clothes to scream "look at me", rather they are understated. You like to blend your colours in a way that is never contrived. A real Classic Woman chooses uncomplicated, simple designs that look superb.
Your styles combine beautifully, so the business suit can easily and effectively be transformed for evening by a simple change of accessories.
COLOUR - the mid tones (blue, greens, purples) and the neutrals (cream, stone, mushroom, pewter, grey or brown) form the foundation of your wardrobe.
Traditional combinations of navy and white are great.
Your proportions are balanced and you pay close attention to a good fit.
The Classic Look gets lost if a skirt is too short or too tight, or if the jacket length is unflattering. Buy a co-ordinated look from one designer to achieve your most successful classic balance.
MAKEUP. Your goal is an elegant polish so dont skip the complete routine of foundation, powder, blusher, shadow, mascara and lipstick.
HAIR is never unkempt and uncontrollable, and the style doesnt demand excessive daily attention.
You rely on great cut to suit the face shape, with a sleek rather than a frizzy finish.
Your styles require movement, so suits can not be too form-fitting and skirts must allow you a generous stride. Even though you are probably slim, you prefer eased waistlines. Inverted pleats or soft gathers give you the freedom you need.
COLOUR - nothing electric for you, and the best are the ecological tones of browns, russets, greens, yellow golds and hues from the sea - deep blues and sea-greens and sand.
STYLES - nothing too fitted, with enough room to layer. The natural loves to pile on layers, adding and subtracting as weather dictates.
Woollen shawls and opaque or ribbed tights are more your style than chiffon scarves and fine denier hosiery.
MAKEUP - just the bare minimum. Try a
HAIR - you dont want to devote too much time fussing with mousses, gels, hair-dryers or curlers in the morning, so choose a short style or a long one that looks wonderful when easily pulled up or back with a clip.
You pay great attention to detail, from your choice of earrings and the collar on your blouse, to the colour of your tights. You wouldnt dream of dashing out in any old thing - you take your time to get ready.
You love colour and avoid dusty, dark shades, preferrring to accent your eyes, hair and skintone with better hues. Fabrics are soft, fluid, and rich. Velvets, lace, silks, and jersey are favourites.
COLOUR - passionate pinks, reds, plums, purples and violets worn with delicate pastel or light coloured lace and soft blouses. If you are blonde, redhead, brunette or grey you will need to adjust colours and complement your skin, and eye as well as hair colour. You avoid neutral browns, greys, navies and black.
STYLES - for work the Romantic Woman should avoid classically tailored styles, which make you look, and feel boring. Opt instead for softer cuts, which are more feminine but still professional.
You will love the dresses and shawl alternative to the suit as a way to express your Romantic style, but remember not to be too frilly or silly at the office. Off duty, blouses and skirts are your favourite.
ACCESSORIES - your baubles are fine, delicate and detailed. Antique gold and pewter mixed with stones complement your style along with Grannys well-worn and well-loved cameo.
You love shoes, but keep the styles useful.
HAIR - no crisp cuts or functional bobs for you. If you don't have natural curls, waves, or enough body to give a sensuous style, get your hairdresser to advise. A true Romantic can not be happy with sharp or limp hair.
COLOUR - blended, elegant combinations, never shades that are too bright, garish or clashing.
Staples will include ivory, charcoal, taype, stone and pewter, which team well with monochromatic pieces or are enlivened with a dash of rich colour - olive, jade, slate or crimson. Whatever your "season" you can select your favourite neutrals and blend them with complementary tones.
HAIR - whether short or long, keep it in good condition. If grey is showing get advice on options for a tint, rinse or henna treatment. Avoid frizzy perms or fussy styles.
The more mature of this "type" has an original look which to others is artistic. At work, you look professional but never stuffy because of the unpredictable way you mix separates and accessories. A true Creative probably nevers wears the same look twice because you image always reflects your moods which, having an artistic nature, are rarely certain.
Pressure is always there for you to be more conforming and conventional. Resist, because if you dont express your creative style, you wont be able to flourish in your personal and professional pursuits.
COLOUR nothing predictable, here. Clash, astound
HAIR - no holds barred. If you hair has good body and texture, show it off. Severe controlled styles contradict your creative style. Take risks with colour (within your seasonal guidelines). If your hair is straight try a perm for a wild carefree look. Just remember to control your creative tendencies for work.
