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82 G.I. JOBS | APRIL 2017 | GIJOBS.COM GET HIRED BOOTS TO SUITS COLOR ME CORPORATE BY TRICIA ROSS 5 tips for color coordinating your wardrobe. Wearing the wrong colors The color of your clothes should complement your skin tone. You want the focus to be on you, not the color of your shirt. If you have a dark skin tone, you can either wear dark colors or bright colors that match the strength of your skin tone. If you have fair skin, lighter colors such as soft pastels are most flattering on you. Wearing too many colors To achieve a coordinated look, never wear more than three colors or shades of the same color. When putting together an outfit, stick to complementary colors and remember that less is more. Wearing the right colors 1) Beige is not your friend Beige is a bad color for shirts or any article that is around the face. 2) Blue is best French blue, a rich medium blue, is a flattering color for most skin tones and a "standard" among dress shirts. 3) Keep color close to the face Keep flattering colors that compliment your skin and eye color close to your face, such as your shirt or tie. 4) Stay away from loud colors and patterns They are distracting and ultimately not accepted in the business world. Neon may be making its way back in fashion, but save it for your after-work wardrobe. 5) Color down to your socks Colorful patterned socks are OK, such as stripes or argyle, but bright, solid colored socks are not. SuiāĻžng up Stick to solid Navy or solid dark gray single-breasted suits to start, especially if you are interviewing. You won't come on too strong with these conservative choices. COLOR IS EVERYWHERE in today's fashion trends, but what about color in your corporate wardrobe? Men should not be afraid to add color in their work wardrobe, but there is an art to wearing it and wearing it well.

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