Update your wardrobe with some nice items in well-chosen colors. However certain shades of colors have a tendency to bring out an unhealthy sallow (grayish, yellow, greenish) tone and should be avoided for those whose skin has an olive tint. Follow the guidelines below to find out what color work best for you.
Red
Red is symbolic of fire and bloods, and stands for excitement and physical strength. It has a great deal of energy and intensity, and can also create a very romantic, passionate or dramatic mood.
Best : True red, Magenta Red, Ruby, wine.
Worst : Orange-Red
Pink and Peach
Pink and Peach are dedicate, feminine, compassionate, calming and approachable colors. They project less energy than red. Choose pink if you have a fair or olive skin tone and peach if your skin tone more yellow or golden.
Orange
Orange stands for fire and sunlight. Orange is similar to red but toned down in intensity. It can reflect friendliness and liveliness. It looks great on Asian with light to medium brown hair. If you have black hair, orange works if you have a yellow or golden tint in your skin tone.
Best : Deep, vivid orange worn with a lot of black.
Worst : Rust, Light Orange, Tangerine.
Yellow
Yellow is the color depicting sunshine. It connotes radiance, warmth, and friendliness. The wrong shade of yellow can easily make your complexion appear sallow. In general, Asian should wear a yellow only in small amounts, rather than from head to toe.
Best: Canary Yellow, Lemon Yellow.
Worst: Mustard Yellow, Cheddar Yellow.
Gray
Gray is a neutral that is not based on any hue but rather is a mixture of black and white. It connotes peace, reliability and conservatism. Dark gray signifies power and authority. Gray is a traditional corporate wardrobe color. Finding the correct shade of gray is your challenge. Some grays can have a green or red tint. Avoid gray with a green tint if you have an olive complexion. Asian with light to medium brown hair should use gray sparingly because their warm hair color is not complemented by gray.
Best: Charcoal, Medium Gray, Dark Gray, Blue Gray
Worst: Gray with Green, Gray with Yellow
Black
Black stands for the night, power, mystery and dignity. Because of its versatility, it has been one of the most important fashion colors. Most Asian can wear black beautifully unless they have light brown hair with a very pale complexion, in which case black would be too strong and dominant. Black is always elegant and chick after five. A change in accessories with a black outfit can easily transform a day look into an evening look. Black belongs in almost every Asian women’s wardrobe.
Green
Green gives a feeling of stability, balance, naturalness, freshness, and tranquility. Shades of green containing yellow or brown can bring out unflattering sallow tone in some Asian skins.
Best: Emerald Green, Hunter’s Green, Clear Green
Worst: Sage Green, Moss Green, and Lime Green, Tea Green
Blue
Blue represents the sky and water. The light blues are calming, while the dark blues such as Navy give off a feeling of power and authority. Navy is one of the most versatile neutrals. It is an important color for anyone working in the corporate world because it projects professionalism and leadership. Asian wear almost all bright blues and deep blues well. Some of the very light shades, and shades with a lot of yellow or green, do not work well for some Asians.
Best: Navy Blue, Cobalt Blue, True Blue, Royal Blue
Worst: Pale Aqua Blue
Purple
Purple stands for the mystical, sensitivity, uniqueness and artistry. In ancient times, it suggested wealth and royalty because as a dye, it was rare, and expensive to produce. Purple can be very flattering for skin tones, with a lot of yellow because purple is the complement of yellow. A deep eggplant purple suit is a new power color Asian women to wear in the business world.
Best: Royal Purple, Violet
Worst: Lilac, Lavender (if the skin tone has a yellow or green tint
Brown
Brown is associated with the ground, dirt, and earth. It creates a feeling of comfort, casualness, and sincerity. Many shades of brown, especially the light ones, blend with Asian skin tones, and create a dull and boring look. If you like these shades, dress them up with other, more striking colors, and accessories.
Best: Dark Brown, Espresso Brown
Worst: Honey Brown, Camel, Rust Brown
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