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What colours suit me?

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  • 22-04-2008 7:36pm
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    Nightwish
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    I'm going to an important event which is formal, in a few weeks time. For this I need to buy a dress. I dont have any idea what colours suit me. I own a black dress which I wore at a Ball 2 weeks ago, which I dont want to wear so soon again. I know black suits me but I'm getting a lot of stick for wearing it so much but I dont know where to start when looking at dresses in other colours.
    I have very pale skin, but not on my face (I dont do fake tan so thats out of the question) and I've fair hair. I know bold colours like red or royal blue look ridiculous on me, so would anyone be able to help in suggesting what would suit me?


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    Pythia
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    Green goes well with blonde hair and blue eyes.


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    JMURPHY3
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    I know I like navy myself......


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    lisa_eire
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    i'v the same colouring and i found emerald green goes well. i got a nice green dress in coast for a wedding not so long ago.


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    co_co
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    gold is good:D


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    wattsusieq
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    What about wine or a dark purple?


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    Nightwish
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    Gold is definately not a colour I could pull off!

    I was considering a maroon colour or bottle green, I just wasnt sure if they'd suit my skin colour.

    Thanks for the replies.


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    golden gal
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    http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/25202425 maroon dress
    http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/25220137 tie dye might be really nice with your colouring.
    http://xml.riverisland.com/flash/content.php I have seen this dress in the shop and its gorge material and a really pretty colour.

    Have you considered a floral print? Warehouse have lots of different prints that are formal but can be worn again.

    With light hair and skin a baby blue might be nice. Try to look at a few highstreet websites before you go shopping to get an idea of whats on offer.


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    Unaton
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    I've fair skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. Chocolate brown looks awesome on me. Either this or maybe try Emerald Green?


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    Quality
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    Unaton wrote: »
    I've fair skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. Chocolate brown looks awesome on me. Either this or maybe try Emerald Green?


    I would have suggested Choclate brown.


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    chuci
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    dark brown or a green def.have a good night


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    There are two completely different types of pale.
    I'm a yellow based pale. I can't wear light goldys, reds, pale pastelly coulours, light blues, white, pinks, peaches, anything neon.
    I look good in greens, teals, spicey earthy coulors, navy, the dark colours that suit everyone, plumy purples and electric blue.


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    Loopy
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    I think brown or green are your best bet with you colouring..


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    Nightwish
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    Moonbaby wrote: »
    There are two completely different types of pale.
    I'm a yellow based pale. I can't wear light goldys, reds, pale pastelly coulours, light blues, white, pinks, peaches, anything neon.
    I look good in greens, teals, spicey earthy coulors, navy, the dark colours that suit everyone, plumy purples and electric blue.

    I must be exactly the same as you as the colours you mention you can't wear are the same as mine.

    I bought a dress today which is fabulous and is a mix of brown beige and cream. Hopefully it'll look well on the night. Thanks so much for your help everyone!


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