It Isn't Buying More Clothes. It's About Getting Two Things Right
- SG

- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Ever wondered why one outfit earns you compliments all day while another barely gets noticed?

Surprisingly, it isn't always because the outfit is expensive or trendy. There are two reasons people unknowingly receive more compliments than others.
The first one is surprisingly simple, yet most of us never pay attention to is wearing colours that naturally suit us.
Every person has a completely unique skin tone, undertone, depth, contrast level and chroma. Together, these influence how different colours interact with our natural features. Some shades make us look radiant and refreshed, while others can make us appear tired or washed out.

Colour analysis is about understanding why certain colours naturally enhance your features while others compete with them and diminish your natural appearance.
Without even realising it, choosing colours that complement your skin tone and undertone can instantly elevate your presentability.
The next time you receive compliments, take a moment to notice of the colour you're wearing. You may begin to recognise a pattern. That's your clue.
Next steps, the investment will not change, only the colours will.

The beauty of understanding your complementing colours is that it doesn't ask you to replace your wardrobe. It asks you to make better choices. The same budget, the same brands and even the same style can create a completely different impression when the colours are working in harmony with your natural features.
Now the second game changer, The Silhouette.
A silhouette is the overall outline or shape that your clothing creates on your body. It is not your body shape itself, it's the visual form your outfit gives you.
The way we all tend to do shopping, offline especially, go to a store, pick a few outfits, try them on, look in the mirror and decide whether to buy them or not. Sounds simple, doesn't it?
Have you noticed how one dress or outfit makes you look taller, another makes you appear broader, while a third somehow gives you a beautifully balanced shape? It isn't your body that's changing.
Your wardrobe isn't confusing you. The silhouette is.
Once you understand this, you'll never shop the same way again.

These subtle nuances are often difficult to identify on your own, which is why a Professional Stylist can assit and guide you in comprehending what truly complements your proportions like your face shape, body shape, Sillohutes that will flatter you.

One of the most worthwhile style investments you can make is get a basic 4 season colour analysis done. If you are happy with your investment then go bigger with adding more seasons to it.
Very few investments stay with you for life. Understanding your colours and silhouettes is one of them.
After all, investing in yourself is one of the best forms of self-care.
My Style Recommendation - Wear what truly works for you. Choose Colours and Silhouettes that complement your natural features.
Psychology tells us that first impressions begin before the first conversation.
Presentability is a Science Before it Becomes an ART.

If you are curious about discovering your own colours and silhouettes, that's exactly what I work with individuals explore through SG Style Studio because the best style isn't copied, it's personalised to make YOU look STUNNING.
By, Sharon Gaddala
Certified Fashion Stylist
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