Fashion

With winter rolling on in, it is easy to fall into the daily routine of blacks, greys and other monochrome sanctums that require little effort, but ensure you appear adept in your workplace.

Before you break out the yellow and purple ensemble that you just knew would make a comeback, you must first identify which colours mix well and which should be kept at least a rainbow’s length apart.

A few basic rules you should try to abide by when becoming familiar with the colour palette:

• Balance out your figure with colour. If you’re going to wear an electric blue blouse, tone it down with a pair of black pants or skirt.

• Black and white are not considered colours which means they go with anything. Neutral grey can also be teamed with most colours.

• Always go for darker colours on your bottom half and bright colours on top. Light colours tend to make your bottom half appear larger, while on top they brighten up your face.

• If a fuchsia blouse and cream trouser combo scares you, take baby steps and try a funky pair of green shoes or other colourful accessories.

• Colours command attention and shouldn't be worn by anyone who wants to blend in with the crowd.


Colour combinations to highlight your colouring
Dark skin and brown hair? Give these combinations a try:
pink and orange
red and black
pink and mint green
green and beige
plum and beige
red and grey

Pale skin and brown or chestnut hair? Give these combinations a try:
beige and white
navy blue and beige
brown and yellow
brown and off-white
grey and brown

Pale skin and blonde or red hair? Give these combinations a try:
chocolate brown and red
black and white
khaki and chocolate brown
camel brown and black
grey and black
lilac and brown