Comments on: Michelle’s coat-suit – Color “Experts” Disagree http://sandydumont.com/michelles-coat-suit-color-experts-disagree/ More than an image consultant, exclusive techniques in the advanced fields of Image Psychology and Impression Strategies that go beyond mere image consulting for business professionals. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:11:55 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Sandy Dumont http://sandydumont.com/michelles-coat-suit-color-experts-disagree/comment-page-1/#comment-5055 Sandy Dumont Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:38:12 +0000 http://sandydumont.com/michelles-coat-suit-color-experts-disagree/#comment-5055 Nik, A lot of people feel that "understated" is the best way to look chic and elegant. The best way to look chic and elegant is to wear the colors and styles that suit you. Our First Lady's green ensemble did not flatter her skin; it made her skin look a bit sallow. The fashion world is perpetually enamored of understated colors, except during the brief periods when primary clors are "in." However, I never advise clients to choose colors or styles according to whether or not they are in fashion. Being "in fashion" is not the same as being "eternally fashionable." I would have preferred seeing Mrs. Obama in a more flattering "understated" color such as navy blue - or even a wonderful red, the color of life itself. After all, fashion is about "making a statement" about oneself. I think the First Lady is perfectly suited to the rich royal purples (a regal color) that she has been wearing. And this is definitely not an understated color. When YOU wear the colors and garments, instead of them wearing you, that's when you draw people to you. Nik,
A lot of people feel that “understated” is the best way to look chic and elegant. The best way to look chic and elegant is to wear the colors and styles that suit you. Our First Lady’s green ensemble did not flatter her skin; it made her skin look a bit sallow. The fashion world is perpetually enamored of understated colors, except during the brief periods when primary clors are “in.” However, I never advise clients to choose colors or styles according to whether or not they are in fashion. Being “in fashion” is not the same as being “eternally fashionable.” I would have preferred seeing Mrs. Obama in a more flattering “understated” color such as navy blue – or even a wonderful red, the color of life itself. After all, fashion is about “making a statement” about oneself. I think the First Lady is perfectly suited to the rich royal purples (a regal color) that she has been wearing. And this is definitely not an understated color. When YOU wear the colors and garments, instead of them wearing you, that’s when you draw people to you.

]]> By: Nik http://sandydumont.com/michelles-coat-suit-color-experts-disagree/comment-page-1/#comment-5006 Nik Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:30:35 +0000 http://sandydumont.com/michelles-coat-suit-color-experts-disagree/#comment-5006 I just gotta chime in. Mrs Obama's inauguration day fabric actually had no shimmer to it whatsoever. The lace pattern used was investigated and it was revealed that it had no shine. It was the effect of light hitting on the white fabric underneath the lace overlay that gave the effect of shimmer. How nice it would be to see it in real life versus television. Also, I really think that gone are the days when people had to wear intense saturated colors to a hugely dignified event. It reminds me of a throwback to the 1980's when people wore suits in intense, jewel tones. Think of the effect that would have made: Mrs. Obama would have seemed untouchable when the goal is to soften her appeal, allow her to express her modern individuality, make her more approachable and make people feel more at ease towards her. I just gotta chime in.

Mrs Obama’s inauguration day fabric actually had no shimmer to it whatsoever. The lace pattern used was investigated and it was revealed that it had no shine. It was the effect of light hitting on the white fabric underneath the lace overlay that gave the effect of shimmer. How nice it would be to see it in real life versus television.

Also, I really think that gone are the days when people had to wear intense saturated colors to a hugely dignified event. It reminds me of a throwback to the 1980′s when people wore suits in intense, jewel tones. Think of the effect that would have made: Mrs. Obama would have seemed untouchable when the goal is to soften her appeal, allow her to express her modern individuality, make her more approachable and make people feel more at ease towards her.

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