Ladies - I need color help

[MrsMcD]

Ladies I need help. My sister is getting married in August and she has chosen this olive dress for me to wear. The color looks horrible on me. It makes me look washed out. What (if anything) can you suggest to help this color look better on me. I thought about darkening my hair. I usually keep my hair as my picture shows. I don't know what do do.

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by MrsMcD

Ladies I need help. My sister is getting married in August and she has chosen this olive dress for me to wear. The color looks horrible on me. It makes me look washed out. What (if anything) can you suggest to help this color look better on me. I thought about darkening my hair. I usually keep my hair as my picture shows. I don't know what do do.

You know what, if you think changing your hair color would help you not feel so washed out-

You could go to a wig store and try on a dark wig with the dress and see how it would look, and also try on other colors to see how they would look as well.( I know that sounds funny, but it's one way to check out how different hair colors would look on you)

Plus you could always use a rinse and the color would wash out eventually.

Anyway I believe olive is an autumn color, most autumns are red heads-what about reddish highlights?

Just thinking out loud.

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

You know what, if you think changing your hair color would help you not feel so washed out-

You could go to a wig store and try on a dark wig with the dress and see how it would look, and also try on other colors to see how they would look as well.( I know that sounds funny, but it's one way to check out how different hair colors would look on you)

Plus you could always use a rinse and the color would wash out eventually.

Anyway I believe olive is an autumn color, most autumns are red heads-what about reddish highlights?

Just thinking out loud.

Since my son's hair color is red, I might could get away with being a red head. lol

Actually, the wig idea is a good idea. I would have never thought of that. I just hate being a different hair color because the pictures will last a life time.

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by MrsMcD

Since my son's hair color is red, I might could get away with being a red head. lol

Actually, the wig idea is a good idea. I would have never thought of that. I just hate being a different hair color because the pictures will last a life time.

Too bad you can't talk her into a different color!

Your son's hair color is gorgeous btw, I would love to have that color.

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Too bad you can't talk her into a different color!

Your son's hair color is gorgeous btw, I would love to have that color.

Thanks! I would love to try an auburn hair color but I'm chicken.

Girl, I called her from the bridal shop after trying on the color. At first she had pistachio picked out, and it looked worse than the olive. I called and asked her about Burgundy because she is using sage for everything else and Burgundy and sage would look good together but she sounded so disappointed that I told her it would be okay. Then she said, what about the olive color so I told her that would look better. I got her from pistachio to olive. That was the best I could do. lol If I insisted I couldn't wear the color, she would change it but it is her wedding day so I can suffer one day. lol

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by MrsMcD

Thanks! I would love to try an auburn hair color but I'm chicken.

Girl, I called her from the bridal shop after trying on the color. At first she had pistachio picked out, and it looked worse than the olive. I called and asked her about Burgundy because she is using sage for everything else and Burgundy and sage would look good together but she sounded so disappointed that I told her it would be okay. Then she said, what about the olive color so I told her that would look better. I got her from pistachio to olive. That was the best I could do. lol If I insisted I couldn't wear the color, she would change it but it is her wedding day so I can suffer one day. lol

Well wearing olive isn't as bad as what my sister did to me, she got married when I was 8 months pregnant and I was the maid of honor.


I just thought of this too-what about those hair extensions that are wisps of color in your hair, I don't know if that would help-but that way you would have your normal hair color just with a few high lights.

[Jack Shephard]

I am not a girl but got 2 suggestions. You mentioned one already, coloring the hair to make it darker. Also getting a tan will help. I am not sure if you are a burner or a tanner, but a tan would help. And I am not saying you are pale so don't think that. Any earthy tone looks better on earthier or tan skins. I used to work in mens retail so I know what I am talking about cause this crosses into the female color stuff too.

[rgcraig]

Well, here's the easy answer - - this ain't about you - - it's about the bride!

LOL!!!!

[The Mrs]

If you are wearing your hair up, or pulled back at all, it will appear a bit darker. You could also put gel in it which would give it bit of a 'wet' look, which will be darker as well.

[The Mrs]

You could also try earthier, warmer make-up color tones.

Like browns, greens, and corals.