Last edited by Big Tony (2011-08-22 09:29:29)

I don't know if that is a mild bit of brainwashing I'll have to read the book, the only colours that are true neutrals are black, white and pure grey, saying that though, I guess If say you have reddish tone to your skin you would avoid a red monochromatic palette. But a mixed palette that is balanced is going to give little away to your complexion. IMO Anyway she is a best seller, I am am not, and maybe I will achieve the fabled three of being, healthier, sexier and more powerful if I stick to her words. Anyway I ordered the book on another member's recommendation, and I do look forward to reading it.

Charcoal and white shouldn't wash you out if you have the right accessories, red always kicks grey up the arse. And further more this is my point, grey and white, isn't a balanced outfit. You'll only get washed out, by a washout IMO.

I think people are becoming more accustomed to new types of pattern in colour in men's dress, I think that was the real new blood that has been pumped into Men's tailoring during it's late 00's renaissance.

I mean in reference to it's immediate past, not long history, from what little knowledge I have of late 90's early 00's it all still seemed a bit play safe for a while. All those cold greys and white of the gadgets and cars being sold, and a terrible manufactured minimalism.

Last edited by Oo Bop Sh'bam (2011-08-22 10:57:11)

My mother had Jackson's book for women in the 1980s. It seemed like a great resource for people who couldn't tell on their own whether they were fair-skinned redheads or Grace Jones.

In simple terms, Men need to know shit. That's our job. Whether it's play the guitar, or build a bridge. Women supply the beauty, men the brains. Chauvinistic? Maybe, but dumb men aren't normally successful, unless they're pretty. For everyone else, you better know some shit!

Last edited by fxh (2011-08-23 19:25:08)