When Black is Not Enough

I wear a lot of black and have no plans to change that in the near future. The color black absorbs light so it disguises lumps and bumps; and therefore trumps all other colors for looking sleek. End of post? Not so fast!

There are other colors, fabrics and surface textures that do a great job of concealing puffy areas; when used together, they should not be overlooked.

• Choose rich soft neutrals and jewel tones
• Avoid weaves and textures that create bulk
• Choose a fabric with a matte surface quality for areas you want to "fade" (down-play)
• Choose a fabric with a shiny surface quality for areas you want to "focus" (draw attention to)

There are several Ulla fabrics, essentially in the matte jersey family, that bid a broader selection of color, and you can still be confident you'll look sleek: viscose rayon spandex, viscose rayon, modal rayon and polyester blends (especially with spandex.)

What's your favorite color and fabric "when black is not enough?"

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