For the past two years color analysis has been a popular service for me. Videos are all over TikTok, Instagram, and other social outlets. As an Indianapolis Color Analysis, I find it interesting because to me it is one of the most helpful services in building a core wardrobe.
Indianapolis Color Analysis Tips for Men and Women
An Indianapolis Color Analysis is also beneficial to men as well. The conversation is a little different for men versus women though. Although there are differences in men’s style, such as some men will wear a floral shirt, yellow pants or bright pink blazers. For the average guy out there, a color analysis will tell them what are their best neutrals such blazer/suit colors.
For instance, I recently did a color analysis and closet cleanse for a physician who turned out to be a spring.He had some red in his hair and his complexion was a peachy color. He looked great in colors such as peach, coral yellow, warmer blues and greens, and navy.
For him, I recommended he look at navy or blue suites, or even khaki tan for summer/fall. His casual shirt could be in brighter colors. I did not recommend black suits or shirts or even gray.
Some color palettes present a challenge in purchasing clothes season by season. It’s difficult for someone’s who a light complexion to find lighter colors in fall and winter. I find it difficult to find bright, lighter colors for me at this time of year since stores are stocking very dark neutrals such as dark green, burgundy, black, and gray. I don’t wear any of these colors; although I do own some bottoms in this color. I can find my lighter neutrals such as cream, camel, and a lighter brown in the fall.
During an Indianapolis Color Analysis appointment, if someone has many, many items in their closet in the wrong color I will give some ideas on how to wear these pieces. But ultimately, I want clients to transition their wardrobes to their best colors. Otherwise, I believe the color analysis cannot help them most effectively. At the very least, I advise clients to stop buying — let’s say black — in large amounts if their color book does not have that color.
The only exception I can say is if the clothing was a sentimental gift, say from a husband or boyfriend. That’s really the only exception.
Adding print scarves in your best colors or jewelry in your best metal can make a difference as well. Doing this is certainly a step in the right direction.
My best metals are gold and rose gold, yet I have some very nice jewelry I’ve received for gifts over the years. I still wear them, especially the silver necklaces, but make sure my dress/top is a strong version of my best colors such as coral, red, bright blues, or greens.
I can also mix metals, and often do so with earrings and necklaces and sometimes adding a gold necklace to a silver necklace, or adding some beads in red, pink, or turquoise.
Learning more about color and how to use it is fun — and very cost-effective since you won’t be buying clothes in colors that do not flatter you.
Want to learn more about an Indianapolis Color Analysis? Please reach out to me for more information!
Keep it sassy, Indy.
Beth Divine, MA, AICI,
Indianapolis Color Analysis Consultant,
