The Art of Dressing
Fashion Theory
Colour Theory.
Breakdown of primary/secondary/tertiary colours
Warm vs cool tones
analogous, complementary, triadic colour schemes.
seasonal palettes (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
Textures and Fabrics.
Explore types of fabrics (linen, wool, silk, denim, etc.)
Compare visual weight & drape.
What textures work well together vs clash.
Texture pairings: e.g., chuncky knit + silk = contrast, tweed+leather = edge.
Touch-based notes: "this feels structured", "this floats", "this hugs".
Body Types and Silhouette.
Body types: pear, apple, rectangle, inverted triangle, hourglass.
Visual examples of flattering shapes for each.
Iconic fashion muses with different body types.
Visual proportions: rules of thirds, golden ratio in styling.
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See below how hair cuts, hairstyles, make-up and more are related to your clothes!
Make-up theory
Base: primer, foundation, concealer, powder, spray
Color & Definition: blush, bronzer, contour, highlighter
Eyes: eyebrow pencil, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara
Lips: lip liner, lipstick
How to actually do it? The theory for noobs like me.
Skin Tone & Colour Matching
Cool, warm, neutral undertones: how to test yours.
Best colours for each tone.
Real-life examples: on me vs on someone else.
Include makeup inspiration too (lipstick, blush shades for tone).