Prom Night Guide

STEP 3 - HUE / SHADE

Having an idea by checking the popular colors for the season will help you decide on the color you will choose. On the general side, night events would normally require darker shades like red, black, burgundy and gold. Lighter/Pastel colors are usually best for daytime events with such colors like pink, lilac, mint, blue, coral et al.

Other than the time factor involved, one’s complexion is another important thing to consider when choosing a color to wear.

Fair Complexion – both dark/light colors are recommended such as turquoise, hot pink, red, royal blue, lilac, burgundy, orange.

Brown Complexion – earth-tone/neutral colors like champagne, beige, burgundy

Dark Complexion – earth-tone/neutral colors are recommended like champagne, beige, black, brown