How To Use Color Analysis to Streamline Your Wardrobe
Looking in your closet for something to wear can be overwhelming if you have too much to choose from. How can you imagine all the outfit possibilities with everything stuffed in there? Many experts estimate that we only use 20% of our wardrobe. Could this be because that's all we can remember having?
When you go to declutter, it's hard to part with the items you rediscover! It's helpful to have a system that makes decisions for you. One such wardrobe management strategy is knowing what colors look best on you.
Color analysis can filter our unique complexions into one of four color seasons. Each person will have a color season that looks best on them. The seasons have three sub-categories for those who want to clarify their optimal color palette further. Identifying colors that look good may come naturally to some people. For those that it doesn't, plenty of tools exist to help guide you.
Several online quizzes are available to help you identify your recommended color palette by answering a few questions. I used Show My Colors, which is an app that features a quiz and shows a basic palette depending on your answers. It has an optional upgrade for a small fee if you want an expanded color palette.
Suppose you don't feel confident with answering some of the questions. In that case, you can take your analysis a step further by purchasing a service that will have a human evaluate your complexion to suggest the best color palette. One such service was helpful for me, as I get tripped up with identifying my skin undertone. The service I ended up using was Color Me Pretty. I answered a few questions and submitted photos of my face. Within a couple of days, I received my results. My results said my complexion was a soft summer. There was also an option for me to add a color swatch I could take whenever I shopped for clothing.
So what does this all have to do with decluttering your wardrobe?
With your ideal color palette handy, you can compare what pieces you already own with the colors that look best on you. The clothing items that are of a conflicting color are then taken out of your wardrobe rotation and can be donated.
The next time you shop or browse Amazon, compare the colors of the pieces you are looking at to your color palette. Using the color palette will help you determine if you should pass by a piece that won't flatter your complexion. Relying on this system will help avoid some impulse purchases.
When you focus your wardrobe on the colors that look best on you, you'll find more of your items can be mixed and matched for different looks. Plus, wearing the colors that complement you the best helps you look pulled together with minimal effort. With a higher satisfaction in what you have in your closet, you are less likely to overspend on more clothing items.
Disclaimer: I do not have any ties with the services I recommend above. I have just used and enjoyed them myself.