Fashion personality: dramatic

You always want to make an entrance. you love to be noticed and often wear clothes with a wow factor. Whatever the latest fashion, you will have
a go at wearing it, even if it doesn’t particularly suit you. Shopping is one of your favourite pastimes. You like to party – spending a quiet evening at home reading a book is not your scene.

Style characteristics

● Your wardrobe consists of many different styles of clothes and one-off pieces that you have bought on impulse, without a thought as to whether you have anything to wear with them.
● Your friends are often envious of your striking appearance and style.
● You are not concerned with whether your clothes are practical or washable – they must simply make a statement.
● You will scour the fashion press for the latest trends and ideas.

Make the most of your style

● Wear separates in contrasting colours.
● The bolder and more striking your accessories, the better.
● In the evening, wear that ‘Oscar’ dress; it’s your style to dress up, rather than down, for parties and special occasions.
● Be prepared to tone down your look for daytime in the office.

Your colour palette

Light: Light grey + geranium; peacock + blush pink; taupe + violet.
Deep: Black + soft white; scarlet + damson; chocolate + fern.
Warm: Purple + amber; bronze + daffodil; orange-red + aqua.
Cool:Charcoal + periwinkle; cassis + royal blue; spruce + blue-green.
Clear: True blue + ivory; apple green + light apricot; true red + black-brown.
Soft: Purple + light periwinkle; emerald turquoise + mint; rose brown + claret.

How to accessorise

● Wear belts with interesting buckles and details, such as studs, jewels or cut-out patterns.
● Make a statement by choosing bold patterns in contrasting colours.
● Wear large, striking jewellery, but don’t wear too much at once.
● Update your look each season with new shoes or boots.
● Throw a colourful scarf over your winter coat.
● Make your handbag a statement one.

Your face


By day: Don’t forget your eye pencil plus two or three coats of mascara, and your lip gloss.
By night: Nothing but the full works for you, finished off with a red lipstick.

Your hair

Add a striking colour to your hair (in tones that complement your colouring). Change your hairstyle regularly and consult your hairdresser to ensure you keep up with the latest styles. Use hair treatments and styling products to keep your hair in peak condition at all times.

Famous creatives

Katy Perry
Christina Hendricks, pictured above
Chaka Khan
Serena Williams

This is an edited extract from the book ‘colour me beautiful by Veronique Henderson and Pat Henshaw, published by Hamlyn. For more expert advice on making the most of your style,  buy ‘colour Me Beautiful’ at www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk

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