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)

gray concrete wall inside building
gray concrete wall inside building
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".

white and black abstract painting
white and black abstract painting
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.

worm's-eye view photography of concrete building
worm's-eye view photography of concrete building

You want more?

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.

white and black abstract painting
white and black abstract painting
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).

worm's-eye view photography of concrete building
worm's-eye view photography of concrete building