Picking the perfect shades for your rental outfit for maximum impact
It is a common problem to wear a dress and feel like something is off. Have you ever worn a dress that looked stunning on the rack but failed to impress when you wore it? The trick lies in the color of your dress which can either make you glow or leave you look washed out! Color theory is an important part of your dress renting process and trust me, it can make or break your overall renting experience. Let’s understand color theory better and highlight the importance of color in dress rentals.
Color theory and why it matters?
Colors impact perception through interaction and that is what color theory is all about. Have you noticed how some colors clash, while others blend seamlessly? Enhance your overall vibe and pick the right dress that enhances your skin tone and even eye colors perfectly with color theory.
Picture a color wheel, where there are primary colors, secondary colors, and tertiary colors. You can easily get warm and cool tones from this wheel, as warm colors like red and yellow are vibrant and energetic, and cool colors like blue and green exude calmness.
You must know your personal color temperature to pick the perfect outfit that harmonizes with your tone.
Finding your undertone
Undertone stays consistent, even though skin colors change with the seasons. There are three main categories of undertones, warm, cool, and neutral undertones. Let's understand them all.
People with warm undertones have greenish veins and gold jewelry flatters them. Conversely, people with cool undertones have bluish veins and look better in silver jewelry. The third kind are individuals with neutral undertones, who have neither clear bluish nor greenish veins. Further, both gold and silver ornaments look good on such people.
Hold a piece of paper near your face in natural light and see if your skin leans towards yellow or pink. If it is yellow then you have a warm undertone and if it is pink, you have a cool undertone. If you are stuck somewhere in between, congratulations, you have a neutral undertone!
Impact of hair and eye color on palette
Your hair and eye color can really impact the color that suits you.
If you are blonde with cool undertones, wear pastels, icy blues, and greys. What if you are a warm-blooded blonde? Choose golden yellows, soft oranges, and beige to shine at any event.
Brunettes with warm undertones look classic in mustard yellow, olive green, and burnt orange. But, if you have a cool undertone, you must opt for rock navy, burgundy, and emerald green.
As for redheads, be ready to stun others in earthy shades like rust, teal, and moss green. These shades help you to highlight your natural warmth.
Your outfit pops only if you match it to complement your eyes. They are like secret weapons, as wearing dresses that mirror or contrast the colors of your eyes can make you stand out in a crowd! Wear purple if you have green eyes, or if you have brown eyes wear gold and green.
Colors based on occasions
Select the color of your outfit based on the event you are heading to! How would you look if you wore a light, breezy shade at a gala event? It’s a complete mismatch, right? Make sure to wear jewel tones for a gala and light, breezy shades for a gala event.
The season plays an important role as well, as spring and summer seasons are all about fresh, lively hues. Winters call for deeper and richer colors like burgundy, forest green, and navy.
Experiment with trending colors at ease
No need to chase every Pantone color of the year to stay stylish! Trends come and go but style stays forever. Stick to simple shades if bold and trendy shades like neon green and hot pink make you nervous. You can rent a dress with accents in that color or accessorize in that hue.
Want to step out of your comfort zone? Then you must follow the trends. If you want to experiment with colors like vibrant orange, try it for fun at casual events and see how it goes!
The power of neutrals
Do you think that neutral colors are boring? You are mistaken because they are nothing but dull. The backbone of any wardrobe is formed from neutral colors like black, white, or grey. You can easily accessorize with these colors and what’s more, they are timeless!
Play with statement jewelry at ease by renting a neutral dress if you are not sure about bold colors. Elevate your look further with patterned shoes, or a vibrant scarf. If you are looking for multi-purpose outfits, you cannot overlook neutral colors at all.
Color choices as per personality
Your personality can be visible from the colors you choose. Bold and outgoing people generally opt for bright yellows, hot pinks, and electric blues which match their energy! But what if someone prefers a more subdued or sophisticated vibe? Well, Deep greens, dusty roses, or soft greys are perfect for them.
If you want to feel confident when you walk into the room, opt for a red dress, or if you want to feel calm and approachable, wear soft pastels. Are you a little flirty? Rent a romantic bluish-pink dress. You can easily boost your mood with your outfit and shine at an event.
Renting is the smart way to explore colors
You can rent a dress of a color that you would not normally buy under any circumstance! If you want to experiment with colors, then renting is the perfect option that you have. Save a lot of your closet space and experiment as much as you want with dress rentals.
You need not follow strict rules to understand the color theory. While renting a dress, selecting the right color can make or break your experience. Make sure to select the right color based on your personality, event, or season. Renting a perfect dress is all about selecting the right color. So, which color do you think will suit you at your next big event?