People today don’t just buy clothes, they have their whole outfit planned in their heads— pink or black, canvas shoes or boots, modest or spicy— dressing sure is a piece of work. We all have that one piece of clothing that is either too meh or too bold. And for our impulse buyers, a couple of pieces that have never seen the light of the day – no matter how much you work on using them – it just doesn’t seem right.
Understanding colour theory in fashion
Colour theory is not just a manual on fashion it is something that can easily help you transform that fashion faux paux piece of yours and turn it into something fabulous. Understanding colour theory is also not too scientific, just a little know-how and there, you are your stylist.
Colour theory is something that will surely help on your journey toward fashion and styling. The concept of color theory in fashion is easy. It’s knowing how different colours can elevate or dampen your skin tone. There are mainly three colour schemes – primary, secondary, and tertiary – and, if one can recognize how a colour wheel works, then they have aced this method of dressing. (with a little practice, of course!)
Viral Trends & Aesthetics
Colours and their combinations have given rise to many buzzing trends in the fashion world. Millennials, Gen Z, and now Gen Alpha who rely highly on the internet (thanks, TikTok), by each passing day, are discovering new-age fashion and how to achieve that visually appealing image.
Everyone sees the world differently and scientists estimate that there are 10 million colours in the whole wide world (well, that is quite a number). However, with a ton of colours, there come a ton of dressing ideas and methods.
Sandwich Method
Colours really define an outfit and the overall look of a person, and the Sandwich method has been in the game for quite long. Dressing in Sandwich is quite simple: match your top with your shoes (two slices of bread), and for the bottom (the filling) try a different colour or print.
Monochrome
The monochrome method is dressing up while sticking to a single colour palette. Wearing an outfit composed of different shades of say pink might be a little overwhelming, but trust us, this method works like magic.
Old Money Aesthetic
As the name suggests, the old money aesthetic is timeless and sophisticated. Although not new, this aesthetic is still ruling the fashion world with its understated luxury pieces including a well-tailored blazer, crisp white shirt, designer sunnies, and cream handbags.
Clean Girl Aesthetic
The clean girl aesthetic is big on simplicity. It is embracing neutral colours and classic styles with sleek and minimalist fashion pieces.
Coquette Aesthetic
Coquette aesthetic is everything bows, laces, and pinks. A mix of sweet and romantic colours, this trend also draws inspiration from historical periods and K-pop girl groups.
Not only the internet but the modern world is also influenced by OTT platforms. While French fashion was a thing of the ’90s, with the growing Korean culture, K-fashion, and K-beauty have gained global supremacy. While dressing in colours can leave a powerful impact, there are some pieces that can never go out of fashion, and we call them staples. A black dress, a crisp white shirt, and neutral sets are absolute must-haves for a wardrobe. Finding comfort in colourful pieces, be it an apple red or a deep-sea blue, not only makes you look chic but also confident. It’s not about what you wear, but rather choosing colours that balance out your tones well.
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