What Patterns Work For You? Not Knowing May Be Making Your Clothing Wear You

Patterns on clothing and accessories can be a great way to add personality and style to your outfits. I'm referring to patterns like plaid, stripes, paisley, floral designs, polka dots, etc.
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Patterns on clothing and accessories can be a great way to add personality and style to your outfits. I'm referring to patterns like plaid, stripes, paisley, floral designs, polka dots, etc.

Do you know how to select a pattern that gives off your best, that is in harmony with you and maximizes your features?

There are three key ingredients to every pattern to assess and match with you. If one or more of these ingredients does not align with you, your pattern choices could easily overpower and wear you.

In the video above, I share what the 3 key ingredients are to a great pattern for you and how to assess these ingredients for you.

You can use these as guidelines -- there are always great reasons to "break" the guidelines.

I hope this blog post inspires you to wear your authenticity!

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Carol Brailey is an Image Consultant and Color Analysis Professional based in Toronto, Canada. More of her blogs can be found at carolbrailey.com and virtualcoloranalysis.com. Carol is a member of the Studio Fontana team located in the Fashion District of downtown Toronto.

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