How to find your color and wear it correctly: 3 tips from a stylist who never wears black

Bold shades are a fashion trend that continues to conquer the world's best catwalks. And the priority color of the fall-winter season 2023/2024 is red.

"And now," Marie Claire writes, "it's time to get some style tips from the queen of all things bold and bright: Zina Shah. A designer, author, leader, and influencer, she is known for her extraordinary solutions in clothing and accessories, as you can see if you follow her on Instagram."

In general, if anyone knows about colors, it's Zina. And here are her tips for those who want to make their outfits more joyful.

The best rules for choosing a color are not having any

There really are no rules when it comes to color. Life is too short not to live in color, so you just have to go for it. Color has huge benefits for your well-being and mood, and the more you wear it, the more your confidence will grow, and your mood will improve.

If you are shy about color, start small. A brightly colored accessory, bright red socks (it's very fashionable now), or a colorful phone case will instantly bring a dose of dopamine to your daily life.

Take a colorful object and create an outfit out of it

Dressing up should be fun, and for me, that means starting with one colorful item and creating an outfit. It can be a handbag, a pair of socks, or another eye-catching item.

Think about how colors make you feel, for example, on Monday? On this day, I will need bright shades of red and orange.

Green and blue bring calmness, and pink is more playful, so you can really adapt the color palette to your mood and what you might need that day.

If a piece is full of colors and patterns, pull out other colors to create a stylish look.

How to complete your look?

Accessories are where you can really get creative. I like to use the colors of my clothes in my accessories. Why not match your phone case to your size or decorate your phone with brightly colored pendants to make it unique and personalized for you? I also love statement shoes or handbags: if there's one thing that can transform and enhance an outfit, it's one of these items.