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Remember how I use to blog and then stopped… for like two years because I had 3 kids in less than 4 years and have moved to 5 different states in 7 years?! Let’s just overlook that, m’k? Thanks. Moving on.
Without a doubt, one of the issues clients stress out about most when it comes to their session is what to wear. I’m going to start sharing more specific suggestions on what will help you look amazing in your photos.
Keep in mind, confidence is really your best outfit. (Was I really just that cheesy?) So think about this information, but don’t get too bogged down by it. If you decide hate it, and ain’t no one gonna tell you how to dress, well, that’s juuuuust fine. You do you, boo!
Let’s get into it.
Blue is one of the most common colors clients bring in to their sessions (black is probably the most popular, but we’ll get into that in another post). I love blue. Love it, love it, love it. Blue looks amazing on everyone… as long as they choose the right shade!
You’ve probably heard phrases like pale, olive, or dark when talking about your skin, but what about cool, warm, and neutral? Cool, warm, and neutral refer to your skin’s undertones. An easy way to figure out which category you belong to is by looking at the veins in your wrists. Check them out in NATURAL LIGHT, please! Those yellow light bulbs will mess everything up, so over to a window you go. I’ll wait.
Do your veins look blue and/or purple? Then you probably have cool undertones.
Do they look more green than blue? Then you probably have warm undertones.
If you are having a hard time deciding which color they are or if you seem to have some of each, than you are probably neutral.
Okay, do you know into which group you fall? No? Okay, here’s one more test to help you…
Which type of jewelry looks best on you- silver or gold? (Note that I said which looks best on you, not which do you like better!) If silver freshens and brightens you up, than you are probably cool. If gold is makes you look warm and alive, than you probably have warm undertones, m’dear! Look great in both? Well, aren’t you lucky, you neutral skin toned, girl!
Got it now? Let’s move on to figuring out which shade of blue is best for you.
Cool undertone: Bright blue, royal blue, sapphire blue (like this dress, this top, or this jacket)
Warm undertone: Dark turquoise or warm blues (like this dress)
Neutral undertone: Softened shade of blue, like Carolina blue (like this dress or this sweater)
Don’t panic if your favorite shade of blue doesn’t go with your skin tone. This is mostly to keep in mind for clothing by your face. If you want to wear electric blue heels but your a warm undertones kinda gal, than you wear ‘dem electric blue heels. I have never heard anyone say “wow, those shoes really drain the color from her ankles!” Now go dig through your closet and see if you have anything that complements your skin tone. Take a selfie and see if you like how it looks! Be sure to let me know how it goes on Instagram: @rachelmchardyphoto
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