- Blacktrouseritis occurs when a woman's wardrobe contains more than 3 pairs of black trousers, with an excessive supply of matching black tops and accessories. Bright colour is in scarce supply and is often regarded with a mixture of fear and apprehension by the wardrobe owner!
Blacktrouseritis in Ireland:
- It's pandemic in Ireland. "Why have one pair when we can have ten pairs!", is the modus operandi. Then, of course, sufferers require items to match the black trousers so they buy black tops, black jackets, black shoes...and LOTS of them. Resulting in a wardrobe that is entirely, well, black!
Causes of Blacktrouseritis:
- In research conducted by Style By Caroline, blacktrouseritis sufferers reported the following reasons for choosing to wear black: "black is classic", "black is easy to wear", "black is slimming", and that..."black doesn't show up stains"!
Problems of Blacktrouseritis:
- Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
- Lack of diversity.
- The 'boredom' factor.
- Black doesn't always flatter pale Irish complexions.
- You miss out on the fun of colour!
Cures for Blacktrouseritis:
- Start by incorporating colour into your look with vibrant accessories i.e. jewellery, bags, shoes, scarves, belts, buttons etc.
- Then, expand your wardrobe basics (suits, trousers, coats etc.) to include lighter hues, such a grey, navy, brown, burgundy, green etc.
- Observe the colours that are naturally in your face and hair. Example 1: if you have blue eyes, pink cheeks, brown hair, you will find that shade of blue, pink and brown will always flatter you. Example 2: If you have golden blonde hair, hazel eyes and sallow skin, then you will wear warm hues such as gold, yellow coral, olive and tan very well.
- Try and position colours near your face to enhance your natural skintones.
- Have fun with colour!
Come on ladies, it's time for colour to come out of the closet! More in-depth tutorials to follow.
Yours in style,
Caroline
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