When “This Color Looks Great on You” Isn’t Always True
When “This Color Looks Great on You” Isn’t Always True
When “This Color Looks Great on You” Isn’t Always True
Ever Had a Saleslady Tell You, “This Color Is Perfect for You” … But You Knew It Wasn’t?
Ever Had a Saleslady Tell You, “This Color Is Perfect for You” … But You Knew It Wasn’t?
Have you ever had a saleslady hand you a blouse and say, “This color is perfect for you”… but deep down, you knew it wasn’t?
You smiled politely, tried it on, and still couldn’t see what she saw. It made your skin look dull, your eyes lost their sparkle, and you wondered, why doesn’t this look right on me?
That moment captures exactly why understanding color analysis is so powerful.
The Problem with Trusting Others Over Yourself
We’ve all been there. The well-meaning friend who insists you’d look “amazing” in that shade of orange. The magazine that declares this season’s “must-have” color. The influencer wearing a gorgeous pink that you know would make you look ill. And yes, the salesperson whose job is to make a sale, not necessarily to find your perfect colors.
Why Color Feels Personal — Because It Is
Color is more than what we wear; it’s how we’re seen. The right color can make your complexion glow, your eyes brighter, and your overall presence stronger. The wrong one can do the opposite, even if the style, fabric, or price is perfect.
Sales associates often mean well, but their recommendations are based on trends or personal preference, not the science of color. Color analysis, on the other hand, is about you, your skin undertone, eye color, and natural hair tone. When you understand your palette, you no longer guess what looks good. You know.
The Confidence That Comes with Knowing Your Colors
Once you’ve discovered your best colors, shopping becomes easier and more enjoyable. You stop wasting money on clothes that never feel quite right and start building a wardrobe that truly works for you. Every piece flatters your skin tone, coordinates effortlessly, and expresses your authentic self.
That’s why color analysis is at the heart of everything I teach and practice at Stoltz Image Consulting. It’s the foundation for personal style and professional presence. And for those who want to take it further, it can also be the start of a rewarding career in image consulting—helping others see their own best colors.
See Yourself in a New Light
So the next time someone tells you, “This color is perfect for you,” you’ll be able to tell whether it truly is.
Because when you understand color analysis, you don’t just wear color, you own it.
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