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I need some colour in my clothes! Any suggestions please?

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Littlemiss74 · 10/02/2021 12:21

Years ago I had my colours done & was told I was a warm autumn. I’ve never found it that easy to find clothes I like in those colours and some of them ie mustard I don’t like anyway. But many of them I do like but can’t seem to find.

I’m trying to be more selective with clothes purchases. WFH I’ve let myself go & have become scruffy. Recent zoom calls have made me realise my endless wardrobe of black & grey colours is doing me no favours whatsoever!
I look awful & tired & drained (which I am😩). I need some colour in my clothes but having trawled online last night I found it hard to find much. There is so much black, grey & muted tones.

My colouring is brown hair with (badly growing out) highlights, brown eyes, olivey skin with dark circles under eyes. I’m size 12 pear shape, 5’3”age 45.

Can anyone suggest some brands/shops which I might find some nice clothes to suit my colouring. I used to shop for everything in Warehouse & Oasis but their clothes seem to have gone downhill lately.
Thanks

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thedevilinablackdress · 10/02/2021 12:40

I like using eBay to find colours I like that may not be much available in shops. I'll search for something like:
(magenta, fuchsia) (wool, linen, cotton)

PursuingProxemicExactitude · 10/02/2021 12:40

Hmm ... Grin

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Free People

La DoubleJ

are three colourful brands, at ascending price points, that spring to mind.

You may simply be looking in the wrong places - or it may be that you're trying to match the 'colours done' stipulations. I'm sorry to say my impression is that getting their colours done often makes people tastefully invisible!

Have some fun. Make mistakes. Buy what appeals to you.

LadyTiredWinterBottom2 · 10/02/2021 12:48

Aren't those brands owned by BooHoo now? So not surprised it's gone downhill.

It sounds like green would be a great option for you and navy. Marks and spencer, Reiss, John Lewis are all good options.

NotMeNoNo · 10/02/2021 13:04

Usual suspects for a rainbow of colours are Kettlewell, Land's End, Woolovers and Pure collection, also Uniqlo. Would you get a merino or cashmere jumper in one of your better colours - maybe copper colour or green or even just cream/ivory with a scarf or coloured T shirt underneath.

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