How to wear white correctly

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For most, the color white is a holiday, summer, the sea and Ostap Bender’s phrase about Brazil, where “everyone wears white pants.” These words contain everything: dream, magic, kindness and warmth. But some women are afraid to buy such light-colored items for everyday wear. But in vain, because this color, along with black, is universal. Absolutely all shades are combined with it. However, white clothes require a special approach. We will teach you what to combine things with so as not to think about whether they are fattening.

White and its shades

First, let's take a closer look at the color. “What shades can it have?” — perfectionists are perplexed. “50 shades of gray is understandable, but isn’t it white can be different? It turns out, yes, it happens.

This statement is easy to verify: put two white things next to each other. Separated they are perceived as the same. But once in the neighborhood, they acquire shades. One resembles sparkling snow in daylight, the other is the same snow, but under electric lighting.

Of course, we are not talking about washed things.Even after washing, they have a dirty gray tint and look stale.

Reference. The white palette has more shades than black.

The human eye highlights, and artists name the following shades:

sterile, popularly it is called “boiling white", there are no additional shades in it;

frosty or icy, with a slight blue;

frosty

porcelain - as if glossy, slightly grayish;

ivory or ivory — yellowish;

ivory

milky or creamy - with barely noticeable beige shade.

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Depending on the intensity of the shade, the following reflection abilities are also found: snow, opal, coconut, moon, pearl, alabaster, flour, sea foam. These are all different shades of white!

So every representative of the fair sex can choose the right one, regardless of age, build and color type.

How to choose your shade

What to look for when choosing the right color? It is believed that The best shade is one that matches the whites of the eyes.

Representatives of the color type "winter» suitable fabrics with a bluish tint.
"Let's fly" - soft, grayish shade.
«Spring» — yellowish shade.
«Autumn" - the darkest - cream.

But this does not mean that you cannot choose things that are pure, dazzling white. The main thing is to remember that it should be slightly “diluted” in the face area with a bright accent. Embroidery, a scarf or jewelry can serve as an accent.

Advice. Avoid combinations with pearls and rhinestones! This is a wedding option; it is inappropriate either in a business suit or in street clothes.

Who can wear white clothes

There is a paradoxical opinion: white clothes are worn by saints and those who have nowhere to put their money. In the first case, whiteness is understood as purity, in the second - a bad conscience.This is by the way, but in general, snow-white things are beautiful, luxurious and elegant. So if there is no fear of the prospect of “planting a speck”, then there are no restrictions other than the well-known ones:

transparent skirts and trousers are not suitable for winter;
you need to remember the advantages and disadvantages of the figure.

We take into account the features of the figure

Slender and graceful ladies do not need to limit themselves to the color scheme. A plus size women When creating a fashionable look, light colors are usually avoided for fear of appearing even bigger. Of course, if you don’t know how to wear light-colored things, this will be exactly the case.

How can girls with curves wisely include a “dangerous color” in their wardrobe?

First, avoid a tight silhouette.
Secondly, use dark inserts on the sides; they visually reduce the silhouette.
Thirdly, combine with other colors.

Advice. If you are not sure whether you can afford white things, start with small inclusions of it in your wardrobe, for example, with shoes or accessories.

Total white: how to look elegant

This year's hit was total white. Despite the magnificence of the color, it is quite insidious. In order to look stylish, you need to listen to useful tips.

White lace is suitable for a wedding celebration. For every day there can be a lace detail.
Particular attention should be paid to the fabric. Only products made from natural fibers look elegant.
After each wear, the item must be sent to the wash.
Do not wear things with stains or signs of wear. Otherwise, you will have to forget about the elegant look!

In terms of practicality, an all-white set is not the best solution, but it is very interesting. But still, When creating a “total look”, you should include at least one item of a different color. What exactly - shoes, belt, bag, necklace or glasses - is up to you to decide depending on the circumstances.

Learning to combine white

“Universal color” - this phrase says it all: its compatibility is limitless. Perhaps, only in one case can we speak of a lack of harmony: Some of its shades are best not combined in one image. You can safely combine it with all other colors. For a casual look, you usually choose one white item, and the rest set the overall tone..

Advice! It is advisable to select accessories in cold colors for cold shades and vice versa.

What color can it be combined with?

Each combination has a certain mood.

With black or red a spectacular image is created, a little tough, but definitely memorable.

With gray, blue, brown looks elegant and strict.

With soft pink adds playfulness and childishness.

With blue or green brings peace.

With yellow and orange gives joy and a little sun even on a cloudy day.

Examples of successful images

The combination with black is an integral part of business style. In an ensemble of white blouse with black trousers You can show up at the office in the morning, attend business negotiations during the day, and be at a reception in the evening. For this event, daytime impeccability can be “diluted” with a bright accessory that adds femininity and playfulness. It could be a brooch, necklace, scarf with frills. The image will soften and become less solemn if you replace the blouse with a cream one.

Wide dark belt on a light dress draws attention to the waist. This simple technique creates the effect of a thin waist, even if in life this is not entirely true.