FASHION TIPS FOR YOU

FASHION TIPS FOR YOU

I started getting many requests from friends, colleagues, and people I meet to provide very specific fashion solutions/tips to their challenges or problems. So I decided to post each week fashion tips for real people.

WEEKLY FASHION TIPS:


SCENARIO:

Amber runs a beauty salon in Tallahassee, FL, called Adair Skin Care. She is young and likes to be fashionable at work because it reflects professionalism, especially in her field.

Challenges:
She is on her feet all day - she does not want to wear heels.
She has hardwood floor: she wants shoes that do not make noises so her clients can fully relax.
Her brand t-shirt has a lavender color: she is not sure about matching lavender with other colors.

What is the best way to stay fashionable, comfortable, and professional in a beauty salon?

In my opinion, based on visiting different salons over the years and over the places, the key is to be minimalist. No chunky jewelry, no rings, no gigantic pendant earrings, no stripper shoes with gems attached to them, and so on. A salon is about relaxing and it's about you the client. I would not want to be distracted by the noise of a bracelet or heels tapping on the floor.

For branding reasons I agree that consistency in attire is key, specially if you have franchise. If you run a family business you have more flexibility. In whatever case neutral colors for clothes are best, because they don't overwhelm the customers and allow the logo to pop up.

PALE COLORS: They usually say that colors like pale blues are associated to tranquility, calmness, health, and healing. This is why we see blue tones used for wall painting. Pale blue, like white also symbolizes freshness, cleanliness and purity.

Romantic lover by fashion4realpeople featuring green home decor

MATCHING: An alternative to matching pale blue colors with ivory or white tones, is to wear all black. Black can symbolize many things: power, sexy, but also elegance and sophistication. Black also is one of these colors that it is not in your face but always looks great on people. Plus it goes well with any colors with the exclusion of blue, brown, and nude shoes.





LILAC: Lilac or lavender colors signify magic!!! I love pale tones of these colors. You can match them with dark colors like black or other pale colors like pink and/or blues.






The best look and feel of an office/working attire has to do with texture. T-shirts or polos can be matched with light-weight pants (e.g. silk, chiffon) to create a refined look that is not only semi-casual but comfortable as you run from room to room, from meeting to meeting. I hope you enjoy these tips and will try  them out.