

I would love to see a picture so that we can demonstrate what looks good on your lovely olive complexion.There is no doubt in the fact that dusky skin is gorgeous. This sounds like it could be your skin tone and that you are closer to cool than warm. Some include olive as a separate, fourth category, but most consider it neutral because it has a mix of warm and cool undertones. Neutral (a mix of warm and cool undertones) Here is an excerpt from an article published on About Style that explains skin tones very well: Quite honestly, there is not enough quality information published for darker skin tones. We would all learn more if you submit a photo showing you in your best color. The good news is that you know what you look good in and that is five steps in the right direction! It is so hard to write one rule for all people. This is also confirmed by the fact that you say your veins are more blue than green. This would indicate that you will look better in cooler colors. It sounds like you have more blue undertones, than green. If pastels and silver look best on you, I would say that you are definitely more blue tinted. Need more information for your specific challenge? Please submit your question in the comment section below. Want to learn more about what clothes work best for your body? Check out this special report ~ The 18 Essential Wardrobe Elements For Women Thanks for writing and don’t hesitate to write with any other specific questions. Have fun discovering your power and don’t hesitate to write again with additional questions. It will become very easy to let go of the old clothes as you bring in the new. Over time, you will discover the rewards of wearing clothes that actually work for, and not against, you.

Each day as you dress, concentrate on the ‘good’ color clothes and ignore the ones that do not flatter. You might get away with wearing them if they are not near your face. If you can’t bring yourself to part with a few of the old items, at least put them towards the back of the closet. Discard and donate all clothes that no longer epitomize your new image. Separate the clothes that embody your new-found ‘power colors’ from the rest of your wardrobe. Once you know which colors are best for you, it is time to go through your wardrobe. Friends can usually provide an undistorted opinion about the colors you are wearing. When you first try on a new color, ask a good friend for an honest critique. To confirm whether a color is working for you or against you, look at yourself against a white or off-white background. More colors that complement your features are aqua, turquoise, evergreen, tangerine and orange-based reds. These warm skin tones have golden undertones:īlack, true gray and navy make great base colors for black, brown or olive skin with warm, yellow and golden undertones. Consider wearing cool colors such as black, true white, blue reds, royal blues, fuchsia, lemon yellow, hot pink and blue greens. Black or brown skin with cool blue undertones is enhanced by bold, vivid, primary colors or icy, cool pastels. medium with faint pink or no color in cheeksīlack skin with cool blue undertones can be very dark or have a soft grayish tone if fairly light.These cool skin tones have pink, reddish or blue undertones: If they appear bluish, you are cool-toned. If the veins look green, you are have warm skin undertones. If you can’t determine warm or cool by looking at your face, look at the inside of your wrist. Look for warm or cool skin undertones in your face. To see your true skin tone, look at your face without make-up in a mirror. What was your hair color as a pre-teen? Remember that time in life before your hair colorist became your best friend?
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To get to the root of which clothing colors are your ‘power colors,’ you need to understand what your real natural coloring is, as we often change our hair and even eye color these days.

Wearing the right colors enhances your skin tone, makes you look younger and healthier, brightens your hair and eyes and makes you look more stylish. Your question is justified and I am sorry that I didn’t include more information about your skin type into the ‘power color’ equation.
