Clothing Color Scheme Portland OR

Most people shy away from bold color choices in their outfits. That is mostly because they are scared they will look like a clown instead of a chic woman. Here is how you can make a positive color statement.

Local Companies

Avenue
(503) 249-7047
1615 NE 21st Ave
Portland, OR
Dragonlily
(503) 234-5459
1740 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR
Abercrombie & Fitch Store 689
(503) 223-1344
625 SW Broadway
Portland, OR
Forever 21
(503) 241-0488
340 SW Morrison St Ste 3305
Portland, OR
Novedades Prado
(503) 289-9505
8005 N Lombard Way
Portland, OR
Lucy Activewear Inc
(503) 228-2142
3135 NW Industrial St
Portland, OR
Lucky Brand Dungarees
(503) 525-5763
521 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR
Hollister
(503) 624-7080
9777 SW Washington Square Rd
Portland, OR
Chico's
(503) 227-5649
2405 W Burnside St
Portland, OR
Cocoon Silk
(503) 248-6890
908 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR

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Steps

  1. First pick the main pattern. Whether it be a bright floral blouse or a stunning oversized bag it just has to POP.
  2. Take a look at the colors in the pattern. Build the rest of your outfit around those colors.
  3. Next comes the harder part. Look around for a more subtle pattern that shares some of the same colors in your main pattern. For example if your main pattern is a floral blouse containing shades of green, peach, and blue; a simple peach and blue stripe bag might look good. Be careful though, if the subtle pattern is too overpowering the outfit will won't put together.
  4. The last step is to add color bursts here and there with jewelry, footwear, and a cute manicure!

Tips

  • Here are a couple clothing ideas...
  • a solid sweater, bold stripe skirt, swede polka dot heels, solid color leather clutch, and diamond stud earings.
  • Dark denim jeans, pin stripe blouse, solid color ballet flats with simple embelishments, and animal print bag
  • corderoy jeans, solid turtleneck, sweater, dramatic pattern heels, and tiny change purse.

Warnings

  • If you are tall don't wear dainty pattens and teensy weensy jewelry; you will look disproportioned (and vice versa for a smaller woman)
  • Choose patterns that aren't childish and look chic.

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