✨ Why colour is the quiet hero of your personal style

Belinda
Oct 28
2 min read

When most clients book a session with me, they’re thinking about clothes – shapes, styles, maybe a few problem areas they want help with.

But there’s something I’m already doing from the moment we meet…

I’m quietly observing your natural tones – warm or cool – your energy, your personality, the way you move. I’m starting to piece together not just what looks good on you, but what will make you shine.

And so often, that starts with colour.

Belinda from Department of Style stands in a leopard print bomber jacket and jeans smiles, standing by a white picket fence and lush tree. Bright, sunny day.

Why does colour matter so much?

Because even the most perfectly styled outfit will fall flat if the colours aren’t working with you.

The right colours:

Brighten your skin tone (hello, healthy glow!)
Make your eyes sparkle
Lift your whole look, without you doing a thing.

And the wrong ones? They can wash you out, dull your features, and make you feel like something’s “off” – even if you can’t quite put your finger on why.

So, how do we know which colours are yours?

This is where colour theory comes in. I use seasonal colour analysis to help identify the group of colours that harmonise naturally with you.

There are four main seasons:

🌿 Autumn – warm, earthy, rich colours like olive, rust, mustard, terracotta

🌸 Spring – warm, fresh, clear colours like peach, coral, turquoise, butter yellow

❄️ Winter – cool, bold, high-contrast colours like black, icy blue, fuchsia, emerald

☀️ Summer – cool, soft, muted tones like dusty rose, lavender, soft navy, sage

You might be surprised how subtle the differences are – but those small shifts can make a huge impact.

Two people can both suit blue, for example… but one might need a deep teal, while the other glows in a soft powder blue.

It’s not about rules or restrictions. It’s about awareness – and building a wardrobe that works with you, not against you.

What does this mean for you?

It means that when you work with me, we don’t just guess.

We explore.

We test.

We play.

And yes, every booking includes a colour analysis, even if you didn’t realise that when you booked.

Because once you’ve seen yourself in your colours, it clicks.

You stop second-guessing.

You start choosing pieces that truly light you up.

And suddenly, getting dressed gets a whole lot easier.

Navy jacket, Ganni T-shirt, light jeans, beige purse, sunglasses, gold watch, necklace, heart earrings, white sneakers. Ladies Bomber Jacket Style Guide Text: Department of Style.

Stylish outfit featuring navy jacket, white top, beige pants. Accessories include brown sunglasses, gold watch, red lipstick, taupe heels, bag. Ladies Bomber Jacket Style Guide Text: Department of Style

If you’ve never had your colours done, and you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe this Spring, now is the perfect time to find out what’s really working for you and why.

Let’s discover the tones that bring out your best.

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