Using different coloured clothing together in certain ways can create very different visual effects,
below are examples of these effects and how to get them
Graduated Colour:
Single colour that merges from light to dark and back again. It creates visual interest but needs to be objectively assessed. If darker tones are on the outer edge of the garment and lighter tones in the centre, it can give the effect of vertical colour blocking which can make the body appear slimmer but if the colours run vice versa it can do the opposite.
Colour blocking: Mixing colours by pairing different coloured items together. This splits the body into smaller parts which if planned well can look great. There are 2 types of blocking, Horizontal and Vertical blocking.
Horozintal Colour blocking: i.e pairing a black pants with a white top. Doing this will make you look shorter than if wearing one colour, and should be avoided unless you are very tall.
Using the same colour from top to toe to give the impression of a taller, slimmer you. Add texture and different tones to make the outfit more interesting and visually appealing.
Christian Dior Couture Spring 2008.
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Vertical Colour Blocking:
Wearing large blocks of colour that run vertically down the body. Visually breaks up the body in width (rather than height) and makes the wearer appear slimmer. Wearing a suit with a contrasting coloured blouse does this when the jacket is left open. Also a dress and long jacket have the same effect,and works best when the outer garments are dark wih a brighter colors in the centre.
