Sunday, June 10, 2012

...And it was all Yellow


by Justin Boland                

Blue was a much forecasted colour trend that hit menswear in a big way this season. Now, we are also making way for another major colour that has swamped the spring/summer shows; the delightfully season-appropriate Yellow.
                To include a potentially volatile colour such as yellow in a number of this season’s spring/summer collections is hardly surprising. Menswear has favoured the brave this year with a range of bold trends for the warmer months, the likes of daring prints, and coloured shoes. Yellow is often described as the perfect gender-neutral hue. It is deceptively easy to work into your wardrobe because the varying shades can be used to create a number of desired effects. However, the most difficult part of working with yellow is getting the right shade for your skin tone. Medium to dark skin tones work very well with most colours and tones. Pastel and brighter yellow hues work exceptionally well if you fall into this category. Avoid going too bright with your yellow if you have darker skin tones, as you risk creating too strong of a contrast between the colour and your skin. Those with a paler skin tone should be careful with pastels as they can make you look a little washed out. Bold yellows can look great, as do mustard and gold hues, which create strong, flattering contrasts with your skin tone.
As my tan increases throughout the summer, so will my options on shades of yellow to choose from.

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