{"id":18040,"date":"2024-11-20T09:09:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T09:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kleuranalyse-online.nl\/?p=18040"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:03:38","slug":"how-to-wear-more-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kleuranalyse-online.nl\/en\/how-to-wear-more-color\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wear more color, even if it feels daunting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A wardrobe full of black, grey, beige and white. Nothing wrong with that, but do you wear those colors because you love them, or because color makes you a little nervous? Many women would like to know how to wear more color, but do not quite know where to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you can read why color can feel so daunting, and how to bring more of it into your wardrobe in small steps without feeling uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does color feel so daunting<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually it is not the color itself, but uncertainty. “Does this suit me?”, “Will I stand out too much?”, “Can I combine this?” With neutral colors you do not have to think about those questions. Color then quickly feels like a gamble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That doubt largely disappears once you know which colors suit you. Then color is no longer a gamble, but a conscious choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it is worth it<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The right color close to your face makes your skin look fresher and draws attention to your face instead of your clothes. Many women also notice that they feel happier and more confident on days they wear color. Only neutral shades, on the other hand, can make a look flat and tired, especially with a soft appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to wear more color: where to start<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Start small, close to your face.<\/strong> A scarf, earrings or a lipstick in a color that suits you. Small accents with a big effect.<\/li>
  2. Choose from your own palette.<\/strong> A color that matches your undertone and contrast feels less striking than you think, because it supports your natural coloring.<\/li>
  3. Start with a calm version.<\/strong> Is bright red too much? Then first choose a deeper or softer version from your palette, such as raspberry, rust or dusty rose.<\/li>
  4. One color per outfit.<\/strong> Combine one color with your familiar neutral base, such as a colored sweater with trousers in your dark base color.<\/li>
  5. Try tone-on-tone.<\/strong> Different shades of the same color together look calm and stylish. Read more about the monochrome outfit<\/a>.<\/li>
  6. Give yourself time.<\/strong> The first time feels unfamiliar. Wear it for a whole day and look in the mirror again at the end of the day.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Tip<\/span>

    Not ready to wear it outside yet? Then start at home or on a quiet day. That way your eye gets used to seeing yourself in color, without feeling watched.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    A first color per season<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Do you already know your season? Then these are good colors to start with. If you do not know your type yet, read what the 12 seasonal types are<\/a> or take the free color test<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Spring<\/a>
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    coral, turquoise, golden yellow<\/p><\/div>

    Summer<\/a>
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    dusty rose, lavender, grey-blue<\/p><\/div>

    Autumn<\/a>
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    terracotta, olive green, soft gold<\/p><\/div>

    Winter<\/a>
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    royal blue, fuchsia, jade green<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    How to wear more color at work<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At work, color can feel extra daunting. Yet color does not have to be unprofessional. Choose a calm color from your palette for a shirt or sweater under a blazer in your neutral base color. Or wear a colored blazer over a neutral outfit. Deep shades such as burgundy, petrol or bottle green often look just as businesslike as black or grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common mistakes when wearing more color<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Wanting too much at once<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Suddenly buying a wardrobe full of bright colors often no longer feels like you after a week. Build it up calmly, piece by piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Choosing a trend color that does not suit you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A color hanging everywhere in the shops is not automatically your color. That is exactly when wearing color feels like a failure, while it was really the shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Only wearing color far from your face<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Colored trousers or a bag are a nice start, but you see the biggest effect with color close to your face. Dare to take a step there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Color in your make-up and accessories<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Color does not always have to be in your clothes. A lipstick in a color from your palette, a pair of statement earrings or a bag in your accent color are subtle ways to wear more color. Especially if you still find it daunting, this is a nice first step. You get used to the idea of wearing color without changing your whole outfit. Does it feel good? Then the step to a colored top or sweater is a lot smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Combining color without hassle<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When your colors come from the same palette, they automatically go together. A few simple combinations to start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n