The top needed a little "oomph" so I started to pull a tired old green silk blouse that I had used many times in the past to extend the narrowness of the black v-neck. I just love the black/lime green combo! I wasn't really feeling the old green top...it felt outdated for me, even though it does a really good job of putting focus on my face. So, I pulled this brighter lime green summer top to pair with the black velvety top and VOILA...the outfit was getting better. I still needed a little more color so I added this long scarf which picked up the green in the blouse. Even though it was an outdoor scarf, I wore it inside at work all day. Other women were doing the same, and I felt very chic.
See below how the collared blouse is more yellow in undertones. (I bought it when I was a blonde.) Although the contrast with the black top is fantastic, I like the brighter lime green with the reddish tones of my hair now.
Here's a close-up to get a better feel of how this brightened my day. Rule of thumb: you can wear all black, but don't overdo it near your face. Add some color somewhere! If black looks good near your face, then add a punch of color with bright shoes OR a bright purse. One punch of color is usually good. It's more chic. I added two 'cause I wanted to add that winter feel to my outfit.
How was my day changed or different by paying attention to my wardrobe? I had a great day - did things out of the ordinary like getting my nails and hair done - just to prepare better for a business meeting and it gave me a great confidence boost!
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