I have very pale skin and mousey blonde hair, all these great bright colours in the shops just don't look right for me - how can I wear them?

Next time you put a bright colour on really look in the mirror and assess what it is that feels wrong about it. I can almost guarantee it will be because it is too overpowering for you and that you some how get lost behind it, loosing all definition to your facial features.


When you wear colours it is most flattering to wear shades and tones that share the same characteristics of your own colouring otherwise they just look slightly ajar or change your appearance somehow. Wearing a bright colour when your natural colouring is muted will cause you to disappear behind the clothing.

There are some shades that are still eye catching, just not as overpowering as lime green or electric blue. Try colours such as watermelon red, which is a softer shade of red, light blue green or deep rose pink.

The same rule applies to anything too shiny as well, such as glitter, diamante and strong metallics. Matte coloured accessories, details and fabric will be more complimentary to your colouring.