This is the first self help book that looks seriously into the psychology behind why women wear black. In certain cultures it is expected that women hide themselves behind black, however women worldwide choose to wear it for their own reasons. They believe it to be slimming, smart, chic and easy to co-ordinate. A colour to be melancholic in during times of trauma, illness and depression. All women want to look and feel great - how would they react if they knew that black could age their faces by years, drain their energy fields and make them feel tired. This book is a guide for women to find out whether black suits their temperament and their genetic colouring. Whether it truly enhances their looks and personality or drains them physically and energetically? A self help book that will be a must have purchase for all women. Foreword written by BBC Radio 2's Janey Lee Grace.
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Jules Standish is an image consultant specialising in colour analysis, and freelance journalist.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Women - and men - tend to fall back on black clothing because black "goes with everything" and "looks smart". It is also a useful colour for when you feel you want to hide. In this easy to read book, colour expert Jules Standish explains how black may not be the colour for you. Only people with a specific skin tone/eye colour combination can wear black close to the face without it being ageing or harsh. She also explains the psychology associated with the colour.
This book is your own personal, portable colour consultant. By reading it, you will improve your understanding of your colour type, and how this links with your personality. Don't worry - if you are not one of the types who can wear black without problems, Jules advises on how to combine it with other items, rather than banishing it from your wardrobe entirely. Through making a few simple changes to what you wear, you can make yourself look younger, healthier and fresher, and boost your confidence!
This book is your own personal, portable colour consultant. By reading it, you will improve your understanding of your colour type, and how this links with your personality. Don't worry - if you are not one of the types who can wear black without problems, Jules advises on how to combine it with other items, rather than banishing it from your wardrobe entirely. Through making a few simple changes to what you wear, you can make yourself look younger, healthier and fresher, and boost your confidence!
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By Suet
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Bought this book as I was colour analysed myself a few years ago and thought it would be interesting to know more. Well it is just great - a practical reminder about the colours I should be wearing - started getting lots of compliments again about how well I look! The personality questionnaire is also really good as is the how to identify what category your colours fall in to. And if you must wear black how to do it so you don't look old and tired. I thought the hints for men were really useful too - they often get overlooked and caught my husband having a sneaky look through. A few pictures would have improved this book - but you can look at the website for photos and at this price maybe that was too expensive to do?
So the book is not expensive and neither is trying out a few T shirts/scarves or tops to really improve your skin tone and shine! Get it - you won't regret it.
So the book is not expensive and neither is trying out a few T shirts/scarves or tops to really improve your skin tone and shine! Get it - you won't regret it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I now know that I shouldn't wear black close to my face which is very worthwhile to know. I know now that I am a Spring Colouring and this knowledge, coupled with my personality type, really fits me. I know I do feel better about myself when I wear spring colours and I now know why I really love cream and brown tones. It's because they genetically suit me! I have worn black quite a lot over the years, less so these days. I know I chose it to power up - it didn't occur to me that it might not sure me! I now only own two black items and I know that a black roll neck top is the last thing I should be wearing! Aside from the fact that wearing black when it's not part of our genetic colouring (the eyes hold the clues) is ageing. Agh! I don't want that! How NOT to Wear Black is a terrific book for understanding onesself better aqt a psychological level, and for the reasons why we choose black. Insightful. Really. If you're in need of adding some real impact and zest to your life, discover how to wear your true colours, and fly! Well done Jules!
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Nothing new here
A few useful nuggets here, largely obscured by large swathes of padding that you could basically par down to the following: if you've got pink or blue undertones to your skin,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bronwen Grey
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False "Winter" for 20 years!
I was color draped in the 1980's as a WINTER... but surprise... I was a Dark Autumn all along. Ms. Standish explains the new science behind "Colour Analysis". Read more
Published 12 months ago by an American in Germany
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Great but needed more information
I bought this book about 6 months ago. I am interested in colours and fashion and wanted to make better purchases- items that flattered not simply that I liked. Read more
Published 14 months ago by boud
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How Not to Wear Black
A must read for young, old, trim and not so trim, rich and the not so rich of us who always go for the safe option when buying clothes. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lynnie
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unnecessary expense
I found the book unhelpful. The title sais 'how not to wear black' and honestly I'm still not sure what to do exactly, apart from trying to find my true colours and avoid black. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anna
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5 years younger (apparently)!
Extraordinary. I suspect that like most men I'd never thought much about colours but my wife gave this to me as I was agonizing over a new suit. Read more
Published 19 months ago by AndrewS
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Waste of money
I found this book repetitive and I was frequently irritated by punctuation mistakes.
The book lacks any colour illustrations and relies instead on basic and unimaginative... Read more
The book lacks any colour illustrations and relies instead on basic and unimaginative... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Greenk1
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interesting concept
Interesting concept that goes a little further than traditional colour wheel and attempts to enable the reader to self assess the colours they should use esp regarding black... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pisces Gal
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How Not to Wear Black
Wonderful advice and very well written. Inspired me to visit Jules in person and it was the best thing I have ever done!!
Published 19 months ago by Ms. H. Evans
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A fantastic read...
What a fabulous book.. I have spent years wearIng the wrong colours but now after listening to the words of the wonderful Jules Standish and a few hours of heeding her advise and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jane
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