Closet Makeover – Part 3 of a Series

Closet Makeover – Part 3 of a Series

Post by Basic Organization team member Tracy Wells.

For those of you who are following the Closet Makeover series, this is part 3 of a series of advice on how to organize your wardrobe and closet. Last month we asked a series of questions for those who would like to go a step further in evaluating your clothes. By doing this we ensure that all the clothes in your closet are working to your advantage. So if you’re ready let’s learn some more and help you to eliminate even more from your closet.

Today I thought I would introduce you to color alliance/color analysis. Recently I received training and certification in this.  I will share with you some of the advantages of having a color analysis consultation. For one, it will help you to know what colors you look best in. Therefore it will save you time and money when shopping. Just like the four seasons, so it is with people who have different skin tones, eye color, and hair color. By having a color analysis performed you will receive a custom palette containing 40 hand-selected colors. These will enhance and harmonize the coloring of your skin, hair, and eyes.

A computer-assisted program has been created to take the four seasons and further separate them into 372 different seasonal names. Once your color information has been entered into the computer it will select your top 40 colors out of a possibility of around 4 million color combinations.

Truly, this is a custom palette unique to your coloring.

When you receive your color palette you can take it with you when shopping. Also, use it to eliminate wrong color choices that may be in your closet. You learn how to use the color palette. What color is best to wear when you don’t have any makeup on? What is the best color when you want to purchase a business suit? It will also make tie or scarf selections easier when selecting your suit, as well as what shirt color to wear. Perhaps you don’t look great in white but instead, ivory is a better color for you. You will receive a lot of advice on the colors in your palette and how to use them to your advantage.

Color harmony is the foundation of visual beauty. By wearing the right colors you will be in harmony with your coloring and look years younger and your best features will be enhanced. Someone who has warm skin tones is not going to look good in cool-colored clothes. The same will apply to your makeup and jewelry.

Today I would like to leave you with a bit of color advice that I recently learned while training for color alliance. It is helpful to anyone who is about to go on a job interview or who just wants to be more easily remembered.  Wearing a yellow accessory, like a yellow flower pin or jewelry, will stay in the memory longer of the person who sees you. Yellow is a lively and eye-catching color so the next time you want to stand out from the crowd wear a little “pop” of yellow!

To catch up on the Closet Makeover Series, read Part One and Part Two.