Has anyone had their 'colours done'?

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That's exciting kitty and lovely to hear that you're doing something nice for yourself too.

This is the colour swatch side of my wallet. The other side shows the advice for me about textures and patterns, etc.

I'm going on Tuesday!! Eeeekkk! And I have to take my make up - could be very traumatic!

I had mine done years ago as part of a redundancy package to help me find another job. There were four in the group and that helped because you could see the effects on the others as well as yourself.

It wasn't just colours, it was textures, patterns and styles too. Our body shape was identified with suggestions and tips for choosing clothes.

We got a great little wallet that is about the size of a credit card wallet. It contains fabric swatches of all the recommended colours, textures and patterns. I carried it in my bag for years.

The only problem was black and navy were not recommended for me and my business wardrobe was based around them! I did use the advice though because overall I thought it was excellent.

I still use the basics from that consultation and dread to think what the consultant was charging. I'd get a recommendation from someone who has had their colours done and you admire their style. It needs a good eye.

I know a lot of companies use the scarf approach, but personally I think this can look a bit obvious if you don't learn to do it well.

I had it done years ago with a friend. It was very interesting and she steered us more into what tone of colour rather than saying anything was a no go ie blue toned shades of red rather than orange toned. We came away with a holder of colour swatches that you can take shopping with you.

If it turns out most of your wardrobe is the wrong shade - scarves! A scarf in a shade/colour that suits close to your face can make all the difference!

That said, I've not referred to it for years, but do have some sort of idea what to avoid.

I wouldn't want it, if told red and white were right for me I wouldn't wear these colours, really dislike them. I love blue and green , wouldn't stop wearing these colours

One of our members is having hers done soon and we asked her to report back. I am looking forward to it, this was on a thread a few weeks ago.

Yes I went with three friends it was an eye opener for me and very useful.

It's all about the colours whch flatter your skin tones all four of us were different.
The woman doing this put a white cloth around our neck to highlight our skin tones.
It's worth doing if you can afford it and very good to go with a small group. You could then see what was happening with your friends.

I'd love one but fear that the results would indicate that nothing in my wardrobe is appropriate!

I'd love to have a colour consultation done. I used to know a lady who did them, sadly, no longer with us. Do you know where they are available?

Damn cant get the hang of the strikethrough

I had mine done many years ago and it was really surprising. Some things I knew but there are some colours on my chart I would never have thought of wearing but once I tried I found that they did suit me.

The only downside was I had a lot of one particular colour in my wardrobe and it turns out it was a real no no for my colouring LOL

But funnily enough I was thinking of getting it done again now I have -aged- matured

I think it was worthwhile.