| If you're addicted to the black in your wardrobe, check | | | | the chin as this can cause shadows. Black in tweeds |
| out the colouring types below to find out what is the | | | | and denims are flattering and won't be as harsh as |
| most flattering way to wear it. | | | | solid black. Black velvet is a good option for evening as |
| Lights | | | | its soft texture absorbs the light. Again dresses should |
| The lights have naturally blonde hair, fair skin and light | | | | have low necklines and pearls make the perfect |
| blue, green or grey eyes. When light women are | | | | accessory. |
| young (in their 20s) many will admire the contrast | | | | Clears |
| between the colour of their hair and black clothing but | | | | The clears have dark hair, lighter skin and bright blue, |
| as they mature, black will look heavy and ageing and | | | | green or topaz eyes. Black looks striking on the clears |
| show up fine lines. If you are light and want to wear | | | | but as they have a lot of contrast in their own |
| black go for black lace with a lighter shade of cream | | | | colouring, matt black from top to toe can be a little |
| or pink showing through. This is a popular look and | | | | bland. Add vibrant or icy colours to the black to really |
| readily available this season. Alternatively, wear black in | | | | inject the wow factor and balance the look. Fabrics |
| low necklines and soften the look with light jewellery or | | | | with black and white patterns such as dogtooth have |
| scarves. | | | | good contrast that will complement the clears' |
| Deeps | | | | colouring. If an outfit is all black, white gold, silver or |
| The deeps have dark brown eyes and dark brown or | | | | platinum can add contrast. |
| black hair. Black looks absolutely stunning on them so if | | | | Softs |
| you are a deep go for it. Either wear black from head | | | | The softs have dark blonde or light brown hair, eyes |
| to toe or team it with other deep or bold tones. | | | | that are soft blue, brown, hazel or green and little |
| Warms | | | | contrast between hair, skin and eyes. Black is quite |
| The warms are the red-heads. Their eyes may be | | | | over-powering for the softs and medium depth colours |
| blue, green, hazel or brown and their skin is usually fair, | | | | work better. If you are soft and want to wear black, |
| often with freckles. Black is not in their palette but if | | | | go for textured fabrics such as tweeds that soften |
| you are warm and going to wear black this season | | | | the look of the black. Again, black lace over something |
| make sure you warm it up. This can be done by | | | | soft will work well. If wearing plain black items such as |
| wearing warm tones with the black; colours such as | | | | a top, soften the look with a grey, stone or |
| camel, terracotta, and lime will work well. For evening, | | | | medium-depth coloured jacket, cardigan or scarf. |
| make sure your top or dress have a low neckline and | | | | If you're not sure how well black will work for you and |
| add gold, copper and bronze tones in your jewellery. | | | | would like plenty of other options why not invest in a |
| Cools | | | | personal colour analysis. A colour consultant will be |
| The cools have ash tones to their hair - blonde, grey or | | | | able to show you which colours work perfectly with |
| white and their skin has pinky undertones. Their eyes | | | | your own colouring and how to mix and match them |
| may be blue, green, grey or clear brown. Black can be | | | | easily. |
| worn by the cools but should be avoided directly under | | | | |