I know it’s obvious I believe in column dressing. For those who may not know, column dressing
is taking one solid neutral base and styling on top of it. I am
often seen in a black or brown column…and occasionally a white one….same color
top and same color bottom.
The benefits for me are these:
Column
dressing is slimming. It tricks the eye
to believe you are a long, tall, cool glass of water!
It is simple.
Great wardrobe basics are smart and worth investing in.
It is easy.
On those morning I am tired …it always works. The simplest outfit can easily become a work
of art.
It is economical.
It builds confidence.
Often when I dress with columns, my outfits include fun
accessories…this one combined a little shine and pattern…another one of those
basic rules from the old What Not to Wear!
Oh yes, I'm under 5' tall. I need to use the column dressing strategy. I do break out of it every once in a while, but if I have a presentation or interview, I column dress and don't wear pastels.
I don't wear many pastels either, Carol. I look better in saturated, jewel tone colors. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.
Thanks for this article. I am also shorter and find dressing in one base colour really looks chic and makes me appear taller. I also like that you style with flatter shoes. I’ll admit that heels are smart and slimming but I just cannot wear them. I am resigned to trying to look my best with flats. Love your use of scarves – they liven up and finish off any outfit.
Heels are smart…but no longer smart for my feet! Thanks for the comment Yvonne.