COLOUR. The word itself sparks an untold joy in us humans. It’s as if they bring life to the dullest and the most mediocre of days. And why wouldn’t they? Colors in fashion are what draws attention to the life of any object, be it inanimate or otherwise. Imagine your life without the hues and shades, and you will realize how much a part of our lives they have become.

Coming to Colors in fashion, they have always made clothes look vibrant and styles – Unique. But does that mean that all colors have the same effect? And even if you do figure out which ones actually suit you, how do you put different colors together and make them work, without someone looking at you like you are from another planet? Happens more than you think, really!

Let’s get into the depths of it, and figure out a way to manage these mischief-mongers!

Techniques to follow to get the best of everyday Colors

Putting an outfit together where different colored elements don’t work well with the others, and the final output doesn’t seem to make sense can surely be daunting. Here are a few ways you can mix, match, and play with different colors and their shades, to put together the best looks ever, without being too intimidated by them.

Block ‘em colors like you block the negativity:

Let’s get the eccentric one out of the way first. This one might not be for the light-hearted or the light color-loving. Color Blocking – a way to use opposite colors of the wheel to make interesting and complementary combinations. Now this one can be a little overwhelming for people who are just starting out with experimenting with colors. But if you are an Indian from the 80s or 90s, you know how huge the trend of using two strikingly contrasting colors in your Salwar-Kameez and other ethnic outfits was. Something wildly viral, right?

Well, this is just that, keeping the fun aspect in mind, but also considering drawing a line at 2-3 colors at the max. You don’t want to be too out-there now, do you?

Monochrome your way to the top:

As the fashion industry is evolving, most people who love looking updated but are not too comfortable experimenting with many bold colors at once, have taken refuge in the idea of monochrome. Monochrome, our personal favorite, is using a single color or different shades of the same color as elements of the outfit. With this method, you no more have to break your head, hunting for complimenting colors.

Bonus Tip:

While using a single color, mix multiple elements of your outfit with different textures in the same color. This will bring the look together and make it appear more royal.

A little Pop of color never hurt no one:

This one is essentially for those of you who might not like wearing colorful outfits or do not have the option to, but still love a pop of color here and there. Let your go-to color scheme be neutrals, achromatic (black & white), or monochromes. You can still amp it up with popping colors. Use bright colored accessories, bags, scarves, or shoes. And see how the magic of hues unfolds.

Colors for the Indian skin tones:

We firmly believe that no skin tone or complexion is better than the other and that we are all unique in our own beautiful ways. But having said that, every undertone has an extraordinary quality to it, which makes certain colors look more stunning on them, compared to the others. And that itself is reason enough that each one of us should have extensive knowledge of our undertones.

With the Indian skin tones, however, there is a charm that sets us apart. Here’s a list of colors that you will not regret trying if you relate with this tone of the skin.

Colors and their qualities:

1.Black: We all know how many compliments black get us. It’s a no brainer for each one of us, isn’t it!

2.White: White can be the most Royal looking color, ever!

3.Grey: Although widely unpopular, grey tends to bring out the best of our features.

4.Ivory: Much like white, Ivory has the quality of making us look royal and charming in a very sophisticated way.

5.Blue: Blue, along with having a professional way to it, can be calming and traditional for many people.

6.Lavender: Lavender/violet, the color of many beautiful flowers, can help you look both quirky and sophisticated.

7.Orange: Orange adds a fun quality to any look, also bringing out the confident side of the one who dares to wear it.

8.Brown: Brown is highly universal and can blend away with most colours.

9.Maroon: Maroon, a shade of red, is a safe space to be if you find red too overwhelming.

10.Mustard yellow: While few might complain that yellow makes them look dull. Mustard, on the other hand, can turn the tables.

11.Rose: Needless to say, rose color adds a pinch of femininity and delicateness to any look. Not to mention, it goes equally well for both men and women.

So that was all about colors. And how you can use them to your benefit without being too overwhelmed by them. Use these tips in your daily dressing-up routines and watch how they serve as a pick-me-up on the dullest of days. Connect with us at Kenisha Styles to know more about what colors suit you best as per your skin tone, our personal stylists would love to help to love you more. Also, share this blog with anyone you feel might find in it, the peace that we all need to make with colors in fashion.