When I was a Presentations Consultant I did colour analysis but I did the personalised colour sessions - the seasonal thing is too restrictive. My view is that you really can wear any colour but it is the way you wear colour that is important. It's good to have key basics like trousers, skirts and jackets in neutral shades like dark grey, navy, brown or beige and then use colour alongside as a contrast in a blouse, t-shirt or scarf etc.
As we age wearing slightly softer shades of colours can be more flattering but do beware of going too beige and bland. A big mistake that many women make is when dying their hair - if you had really dark hair that has gone grey don't try to dye it the colour it was when you were young, go for highlights in softer tones that are more flattering for the skin.
Fit is very important and I think comfort is vital. It's no good wearing an expensive outfit that really suits you and then wearing shoes that are painful!
My top tip: go through your wardrobe, try things on, if something suits you and you've always felt good wearing this, try to work out why it works. When you next go shopping for clothes - you should never buy anything without trying it on first - you will look at yourself in those ghastly mirrors in the changing rooms, instead of seeing all your lumps and bumps, look dispassionately at whether the item is flattering or not - does it hide the areas you don't like and does it enhance your good bits? Crucially do your feel good in it.
Many make up girls on the cosmetic counters in stores are trained quite well on colour so it's worth asking advise there. Many stores have wardrobe consultants as well so I'd ask about that as well.
If you shop with a friend or relation don't let them talk you into buying something they like - it's probably their taste and not yours. Buying rules: can you wear any clothing item 3 different ways, does it fit well, will it wash well and do you love it.
Enjoy shopping ladies. DG x
