8 July 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
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All remixed.
- Coral sleeveless sweater: Gap Maternity
- Brown jersey skirt: ON
- Patterned ballet flats: ON
- Green jade bracelet: Gift from S. from San Francisco
End Notes:
Coral, as wise color analysts have frequently cited, is one of those (almost) universally flattering colors, yet it’s one that has not shown up that frequently in my own closet. I’m not sure why. I do love the color, especially in this more vibrant tone, and I love how it looks against my skin and hair. But, for some reason, I don’t have anything this shade of coral in my pre-preggers wardrobe and that’s something I’d like to fix post-baby.
I remember a few years ago Real Simple Magazine had an article on four universally flattering colors: eggplant, true red, Indian teal, and “mellow rose.” And you know what? Of all of those colors the only one I kind of have in my wardrobe is the teal. But before the temptation could strike to run out and stock up on “true red,” I was struck by how none of those colors really fit my own style. I’m sure eggplant would look nice on my skin tone, but it falls a little flat for me given my pull towards more vibrant colors. And the “mellow rose”…way to close to an unfortunate run-in with a pink dress in grade school.
I suppose what I’m getting at is that while there may be hues that are almost universally flattering strictly in terms of color theory, the associations that go along with that color may not be universally appealing. What do you think? Is a color just a spot on the color wheel or does it carry certain connotations with it as well? Do you like a color because it looks god on you? Or are there colors that you won’t wear because you just don’t like them — they remind you of your high school band uniform, your grandmother’s carpet, etc. — not because they don’t look good on you? How emotional are your wardrobe color picks?
8 July 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
