subject: First Impressions in Brights This Season [print this page] First Impressions in Brights This Season First Impressions in Brights This Season
A personal stylist is often asked, "How do I make a great first impression?" Sometimes the person asking needs to know for an interview for a new job but very often they ask for social occasions like parties and weddings, especially if they're single!This season's bright, bold colours are great for getting yourself some attention and standing out from the crowd. If you are on the dating scene plain black or neutrals will be lost this season. To make a more striking first impression you need to add bright colours to your look. So are there any rules you should follow?ColouringYou need to know whether your colouring is warm or cool. Warm skin tones look lovely in mustards, oranges, lime greens, turquoises and aquas. Cooler skin tones are better in shocking pinks, reds, royal blue and purples. If your colouring is very deep and bold you can really go to town with bright colours, the bolder the better. However, if your colouring is lighter and softer, keep to light-to-medium depth brights as the deepest shades can be overpowering. If you're not sure about the colours that work best for you, why not book a colour analysis with a personal stylist?PersonalityYour personality will have a big influence on your choices. If you are very dramatic and like to be the centre of attention you can wear bright colours top- to-toe in retro combinations. However, if you're more natural just one or two bright pieces can be enough to make an outfit and they might just be a belt and bag with quite a neutral outfit. White items such as skirts or trousers will break the brights up. Remember, you have to be confident with your clothes to make a good impression. A personal stylist can help you discover more about your style personality.BuildIf you are petite, you can wear one bright colour throughout. It will make you look taller. If you choose two colours make sure they are of similar depth. If you are tall you can go for extreme block hues to break up the look.Body ShapeSome body shapes are the same size on the top half as they are on the bottom. If this is true of yours then it doesn't matter where you use your bright colours. If, however, you are conscious that your bottom half is bigger, use your brights at the top to divert attention and a more subtle colour on the bottom half. If you're top-heavy with narrow hips why not go for this season's bright skirts, shorts, trousers or jeans. Make-UpBright lips definitely make a strong first impression and work well with bright outfits. If your personality allows for it, go a shade braver with your lipstick this summer.SituationThe situation you will be in will make it important what you choose. If you are using brights at work or for an interview, one bright top or bag can be enough to make a memorable impression without going over the top. If, on the other hand, you're going clubbing, top-to-toe brights will be bang on trend and will help you get the attention you are seeking.Don't forget that whoever you are and whatever your motives, you can make great first impressions this season using bright colours.
