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Not sure if it'll make a difference to you.

I have brown skin which means a lot of the popular linen suit shades like cigar won't work with my complexion.
 

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^ Agreed. I do think complexion issues can be valid but a lot of times theories about what goes best with a particular skin tone result in one limiting one's potential clothing choices in a way that does not benefit one's wardrobe or appearance.
 

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I've always ignored the whole complexion thing. In my opinion it is a bit too finicky.



^ Agreed. I do think complexion issues can be valid but a lot of times theories about what goes best with a particular skin tone result in one limiting one's potential clothing choices in a way that does not benefit one's wardrobe or appearance.


I'm not a colour wheel type of person but I do recognize where certain colours (albeit very few) just don't work with my skin tone.

I imagine it's more of a consideration for ppl of color.
 
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I just picked up my funded liability; this P&B Universal "hopsack" "barathea" or whatever it is. Made up beautiful, I'll have to snap some full pics but here is a shot up close. Note the fuzz.

 

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Photo is a bit over-exposed, but here is the basted fitting of my recently funded jacket. Fabric is wool/silk/linen Harrison's Mirage, in a knobbly brown with triple blue windowpane.

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Interesting. I tend to think that people of color can wear a wider range of colors.


I'm sure we can but when the fabric colour approaches my own, then it's becomes more of an issue.
 

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The Bateman Ogden books are resold by Huddersfield Fabrics these days, the bunches have different names, but they're completely the same fabrics.
The Hardy/Minnis people?
 

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