 Generally Colors Convey the Following Messages
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COLORS WORN
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MESSAGE GIVEN
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Lighter, Soft
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Approachable, Gentle, Feminine
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Muted, Dull
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Controlled, Conservative, Introverted
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Bright
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Energetic, Exciting, Animated, Extroverted
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Dark
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Credible, Authoritative, Assertive
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Warm
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Friendly, Approachable, Down to Earth
Possibly inexpensive or unsophisticated
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Cool Colors
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Conservative, Classic, Businesslike
Possibly Expensive or Sophisticated
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Impact on Your Image
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Choosing the proper color for your clothing is of utmost importance.
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What message do you want to convey? One of credibility and professionalism?
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Impact on Figure Proportion
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Color Placement on the Body
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Warmer and Lighter
Colors
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Red-Orange and Yellow move forward on the figure and may cause it to appear larger if used all over.
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Cooler, Dark and
Muted Colors
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Minimizes figure size. Shades of blue, green, purple and rose fall into this category, as do the dark neutrals like gray, brown and taupe.
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Monochromatic
Colors
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Using an unbroken line of color head to toe adds height and therefore slimness to a figure
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Light and Dark Combinations
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Always place the darkest colors on the bottom. The light adds height and the dark bottom will minimize the lower half of your figure.
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