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Choose clothing colors that complement your skin tone

Many of us choose to wear clothing according to fashion trends and seasons rather than picking out clothes based on our skin's natural coloring. This isn't doing you any favors, and it can make your skin look washed out or appear to blend in with your clothes. Choosing clothing that will complement your skin tone is not that difficult, but it does require some basic knowledge of color theory and the ability to determine your skin's undertones. Choosing the right shades of color for your wardrobe will help you look great, feel confident, and need very little make-up or accessories to look fantastic.

Fashion statements come and go - this season, the red hot color might be a color that looks good on you, and in the next season a completely unflattering color for your skin tone may be the top pick. Instead of choosing clothes based on popularity, choose them based on how well they complement you.

How to Determine Skin Tone

Before you can choose your ideal clothing colors, you'll need to determine your skin tone. Skin tones vary from warm (yellow/green-based) to cool (pink/blue-based), and some people have a neutral skin tone that works well with both warm and cool tones. Below are the steps you should follow to determine your skin tone:

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   Test Using Foundation.

   

   Be sure that you don't wear any makeup before doing this test. Go to a department store and look for the makeup section. Use the makeup tester to check your skin tone. Look for a shade of warm color, neutral color, or cool color. Apply a small dab of the foundation makeup to your wrist or on your face. Choose the color that best complements your natural skin tone.
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   Test Using Metal.

   Be sure that you don't wear any jewelry or nail polish before doing this test. On your left wrist or hand, try on a bracelet, wrist watch, or ring in gold material. On your other wrist or hand, wear a silver bracelet, wrist watch, or ring. A white metal like silver will complement a person with cool skin tone, while the gold metal will look better on a person with a warm skin tone.
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   Test Using Paper.

   Before doing this test, again, be sure that you aren't wearing any nail polish or jewelry. Use a plain, white piece of paper and place your palm and hand on it. Turn over the paper to see your palms and arms. Check if there is a distinctly blue or pink cast. If you see one of those colors, then your skin tone is cool. If you see an orange or yellow cast, then your skin tone is warm.
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   Test Using Color.

   

   Be sure that you aren't wearing makeup. Tie up your hair and put on a white scarf or white shirt to cover your hair. Use different fabric colors then drape them over your chest and shoulder - you could use a colored shirt, scarfs or towels. Observe how this color reflects on your complexion while facing the mirror. Cool skin tones will look beautiful with colors like gray, blue-green, purple or blue. On the other hand, warm skin tones will be more attractive with colors like brown, orange, yellow, and yellow-green.
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   Test Using Comparison.

   Comparing your skin tone to others' skin tones could be very helpful, if they're up for it. Ask some of your family and friends to stand in front of the mirror. Compare each complexion. Skin tone that looks more pink compared with the others has cool skin tone. Next to the others, a person who looks more golden probably is one with a warm color tone.
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   Test Using Yellow Fabric.

   

   Get a yellow fabric, and place it beside your face. If you have a warm skin tone, then your complexion will be bright and glowing next to this type of color. If you are cool skin tone color, your complexion using this color of fabric will be the opposite. If you want to see a cool skin tone color that looks glowing, try to use a blue color fabric. You will notice that gives a good effect on the cool skin tone color, and does the opposite for the warm skin tone color.