Jewelry to Clothes - Color Coordination: The Basics

The importance of your Wardrobe

Whether you are aware of it or not, the moment you walk out the door of your home, you are making a statement of who you are.  A good wardrobe or coordination of an outfit is absolutely essential for success.  It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do (lawyer, business executive, plumber, teacher), looking sharp will improve how others perceive you.  Oftentimes, perception defines how you will be remembered and whether a potential customer, client or employer will be motivated to pursue a relationship.

Color coordination of Jewelry & Wardrobe

When you put together an outfit, color is one of the most important aspects of your entire wardrobe.  Poor choice of color can draw attention to flaws, whereas a good coordination of your jewelry and wardrobe can help you look sensational.  Fashion is about color and how you use it in your clothes and jewelry.   Most jewelry does not require coordination, but if you really want to dress to impress, you must be pickier with your gemstone jewelry.

The ABC’s of Primary and Secondary Colors:

Primary colors should be carefully coordinated with secondary colors to bring out the best in you and your look.
Primary colors are: red, yellow, or blue.
The secondary colors are made by mixing equal parts of any two complementary. The secondary colors include: green (yellow and blue), orange (yellow and red) and purple (blue and red).

Gemstone Jewelry Coordinated

The ruby, sapphire, emerald, citrine and amethyst gemstones have a distinguished flavor and appeal that can be added to your style and look.  For example, a beautiful citrine necklace goes very well with a purple top, brown Jacket or beige shirt.

Blue gemstones work well with blue, navy and yellow attire.   These gemstones include; blue tanzanite, blue topaz, and blue sapphire.

Gold jewelry and Onyx gemstones work beautifully with with Black dresses or White dresses.
 

Also, some colorful gemstones are perfect for wearing in spring and summer seasons; this includes the green peridot gemstone and the blue topaz gemstones.  Matching these bright and brilliant colors with more soft neutral wardrobes makes it a perfect spring or summer look!

Diamond and CZ (cubic zirconia) jewelry works well with any colored outfits:

Some Quick Rules on Color Coordination:

The color wheel is really a great tool for beginners.  You use the color wheel to determine what colors coordinate well with each other and what doesn’t.  These are the basic rules to coordinating your wardrobe and jewelry:

• Blue and Green Outfits:  white pearls,
• Purple outfits: go with citrine, gold toned jewelry and even green emeralds
• Red outfits: go with emerald jewelry
• Black outfits: go with any color!
• Neutral outfits: go with diamonds and black jewelry
• All outfits go well with diamonds!

3 Steps to choosing jewelry for your wardrobe:

1. Figure out the main color of your outfit, if you are wearing a yellow top with grey pants, yellow is your main color. 
2. Look at your main color on the wheel
3. Look across from the main color of your outfit and see the complimentary colors of what you should add as an accessory.

Example: If your outfit is on the most part blue, look across the color wheel and see that yellow and orange  hues are complimentary choices for jewelry.  Use citrine gemstones to give your attire the touch it needs to make it look amazing!  We at LeVive Jewelry recommend citrine pendants, citrine rings or yellow topaz jewelry.

 

About Le Vive Jewelry in Riverside, CA:

While the colors of fashion change seasonally, we are here to help you coordinate the right colors for the perfect attire or occasion.
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