I look back on how simple minded I was about clothing and one word comes to mind: "match".You just have to match....right?. Most people used to think that and many still do. However now that I've grown up I realize that "matching" is not at all necessary nor does it make sense...I'd rather coordinate :)
Match:
n. One that is exactly like another; a counterpart.
v. to correspond; be of corresponding size, shape, color, pattern, etc.: These gloves do not match.
Coordinate:
n. A set of articles, as of clothing or luggage, designed to complement one other, as in style or color.
v. To form a pleasing combination: shoes that coordinate with the rest of the outfit.
Some people today are so stuck on using that word 'Matching'. An outfit that's well put together coordinates, and all pieces flow from one to the other as opposed to you dressing in one color and looking like a MILKMAN or a NINJA.
So don't be concerned if you can't get the pink in your skirt to exactly match the pink in your top, if they're in the same color family you have nothing to worry about. The more carefree and confident you are in your sense of style the less you'll worry about trivial things like 'matching'. The key is finding colors that work well together and work well on you.
Till next time Darlings!
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