We can be set in our ways about the colours and palettes we enjoy wearing. These are the neutrals and non-neutrals that make us happy and feel our best. Conversely, there are colours and palettes that we don’t enjoy wearing. We like them on other people but don’t wear them ourselves for a myriad of reasons.
Some colours and palettes grow on us. Sometimes it’s a matter of seeing these colours and palettes repeatedly. They become familiar and we develop a fondness for them. We see people wear these colours and palettes well, which makes us feel like dipping our toes and trying the looks. Over time we find the versions that work best with our style.
Sometimes we simply give into colours and palettes because there isn’t much else to choose from. We succumb to them because they kind of wear us down. We’re in the mood to change things up because we’re bored with the colours and palettes we’ve been wearing for a while, so we surrender. We integrate these colours and palettes in small and more subtle ways because they aren’t our favourites, although we do enjoy the refresh.
I find many of my clients who enjoy wearing jewel tones, cool toned blues and greens, or warm brights have over time warmed up to earth tones and the right versions of chocolate brown. Some developed a fondness for it after seeing it executed stylishly. Others gave in because they desperately wanted a change.
Over to you. Have certain colours and palettes grown on you over time?
