| Copyright (c) 2008 Janine Giorgenti | | | | man with light hair and fair skin can look washed out |
| Most men use solid white dress shirts as their | | | | in white. Instead of enhancing his face, a white dress |
| wardrobe staple. They are hesitant to step out of | | | | shirt often makes the wearer look pale, drawing |
| their comfort zones and try other colors and | | | | attention away from his face, thus making his tie the |
| patterns, because they just don't know which colors | | | | focal point. A man with this coloring should try more |
| look good on them. They also think it will be harder | | | | color, like nice soft blues, pinks and lavenders. |
| to match a tie. White, on the other hand, is an easy | | | | For men with warm, deep undertones, an ecru dress |
| option. But, be careful! White does not flatter every | | | | shirt is more flattering than white. When a man |
| complexion. | | | | wears colors that are in harmony with his complexion, |
| What is My Personal Coloration? | | | | he immediately looks younger, thinner and more |
| People have various complexions and skin tones. | | | | vibrant. Conversely, wearing the wrong colors will |
| Understanding your personal coloration is essential to | | | | make him look tired, older and sickly. Come alive by |
| looking your best. | | | | wearing dress shirts in rich spice colors or earth |
| Cool Undertones, Soft and Muted | | | | tones, such as Mediterranean blue, turquoise, russet, |
| You have a fair complexion with cool undertones. | | | | olive, tan or purple. These colors intensify the |
| Your hair color may be platinum, ash blond, silver or | | | | richness of your natural features, making you look |
| ash brown, with blue, gray or soft brown eyes. The | | | | and feel energetic. |
| shirts that look best on you have soft, muted color. | | | | Dare To Be Different! Wear Patterns, Such As Plaids, |
| Opt for ivory instead of white, and wear pastel | | | | Checks and Stripes |
| colors such as pink, blue, lavender, gray and soft | | | | Don't limit yourself to solid color dress shirts. Dare to |
| yellow. | | | | be different and wear patterns and stripes to reflect |
| Cool Undertones, Bold and Contrasting | | | | your personal style and flair. There is nothing like a |
| You have a deeper skin tone or a high contrast | | | | fabulous-looking striped dress shirt to set you apart |
| between your hair color, eye color and skin tone. | | | | from the pack. The key here is to identify the |
| Clear and powerful colors are best for you. Choose | | | | primary color of the stripe. (This is the one that |
| dress shirts in bright shades of blue, yellow, pink, | | | | jumps out at you when you step away from the |
| purple, gray and black. | | | | shirt.) Make sure this color complements your |
| Golden Undertones, Clear and Bright | | | | coloration. |
| You have a golden complexion. You may have golden | | | | How to Match a Tie to Your Shirt |
| brown or red hair and blue or green eyes. To look | | | | A tip for matching a tie is to select a color in the tie |
| your best, wear a cream dress shirt and clear colors | | | | that matches or contrasts well with one or more of |
| like blue, peach, golden yellow, violet and sea foam | | | | the colors of the stripes or checks in the shirt. Be |
| green. | | | | careful when matching a striped tie with a striped |
| Warm Undertones, Spicy, Rich and Muted | | | | dress shirt. If done correctly, it could look |
| You have an earth tone quality to your coloration | | | | impressively skillful; if not, it could be hideous. The |
| and look best in warm, muted colors. Wear ecru | | | | trick is to pick a tight stripe that reads more like a |
| instead of white, as well as French blue, salmon, | | | | solid, or to make sure the two stripes are of |
| marigold, brown and teal. | | | | different sizes so they do not fight or look dizzy |
| Right Colors Make You Come Alive; Wrong Colors | | | | together. |
| Make You Look Sickly! | | | | Look and Feel Great! |
| A white dress shirt may look great on a man with | | | | Now you are equipped to coordinate your outfits |
| darker skin or one who has more contrast between | | | | while maximizing your personal attributes. So, display |
| his hair color, eye color and skin tone. However, a | | | | your sartorial savvy and get rave reviews. |