How to Wear “Off-Palette” Colours

So you’ve found your colour palette… and your favourite colour didn’t make the cut. Now what?

Don’t panic, don’t toss your wardrobe, and definitely don’t break up with fuchsia just yet. Colour analysis isn’t here to banish your beloved shades—it’s here to help you wear them better. Whether it’s a clever placement, a softened version, or a strategic pairing, there are plenty of ways to keep your favourites in the mix without compromising your glow.

• Keep them away from your face, wear them in your trousers, shoes, or a handbags instead.
  Wear your palette colours near your face (tops, scarves, earrings) as they have the most impact on your complexion.

• Use makeup to balance: Wearing make up in your palette colours (blush, lipstick, or eyeshadow) can offset the effects ‘off-palette’ colours in your clothing. For example, a warm-toned lipstick colour can counteract a cool-toned top.

• Layer with your best shades: Add a scarf, blazer, or cardigan in one of your season’s colours to frame your face and bring harmony.

• Incorporate it into patterns: Prints that mix your season’s colours with an “off” shade soften the impact and keep the look cohesive.

• Use accessories: Bold earrings, belts, or watches in “Off-Palette” colours add personality without affecting your overall harmony.

• Play with complementary colours: Pair an “Off-Palette” shade with one from your palette to create balance and visual interest.

Remember, your colour palette is here to support you, not limit you.
It’s a tool for making confident, intentional choices—not a list of rules to follow. So, wear what you love, play with what lights you up, and trust that style is about expression, not perfection.