3 Fashion Myths You May BE Falling For

As your personal stylist, helping you navigate the trends is a responsibility I take very seriously.  Knowing which trends to adopt and which to avoid will reduce your risk of becoming a fashion victim yourself.  Here you have your 3 fashion myths debunked.  Be sure to check out the video at the the end for examples.  

1.    Nude heels make your legs look longer & they go with everything.   
Not necessarily.  According to Judith Rasband, Master Oogway of image consulting, 
"Light shoes are too delicate to support a dark outfit.  Nude heels disappear when they match your skin.  They can make you look like you forgot to put on any shoes.  Others will say, 'Nude heels go with any brightly colored dress or suit for an elegant finish.' No they don’t.  Nude is a subtle, dulled flesh color in opposition to bright fashion colors.  They make you look like you don’t know how to coordinate your clothes."
Before you go and toss them, try wearing them with light colors such as shell pink, nude, cream, and tan colored clothes.

2.     Black is the most slimming color.
Nope.  According to classic art principles, dark, dull and/or cool colors appear to reduce,  recede, and minimize making you look slimmer when you wear them.  Black is not the only dark, dull color.  Navy blue, olive green, charcoal gray, aubergine and others are also beautifully slimming colors.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying to throw out all things black.  Instead, know that you have many slimming options in addition to black.  

3.    Don't wear white after Labor Day
Nah.  The rule about not wearing white after Labor Day is more of a guideline anyway....cue Pirates of the Caribbean. What’s the logic behind the rule....er guideline? It’s not about the date, per se, it’s about the temperature change.  In theory, it’s just after Memorial Day when temperatures get warmer and we opt for clothes in lighter colors that reflect instead of absorb the light.  They also help us feel light and sunny, and put us in the mood for warm weather.  One of the reasons why white is always in season in tropical climates.  After Labor Day, we may naturally gravitate toward clothes in darker colors that absorb the light.  They help us feel warmer.  Continue to don the white after this weekend. Here are some ideas how:  https://www.stylebydani.com/blog/can-i-wear-white-after-labor-day4063613

Ignorance is bliss, as the saying goes.  You are no longer ignorant. You are liberated from the online fashionista faux pas.  Enjoy your new found freedom!  Do us all a favor and report any other fashion myths below in the comments to enlighten others who are confined to fashion victim status.