SOME people shy away from wearing green, but a colour expert has revealed how it could be the ‘ultimate style hack’ to look 10 years younger.
Not only can the right shade make you look ‘effortlessly chic’, but it can have a ‘calming and reassuring effect’ psychologically, too.
Colour Expert Anna Curtis, who has spent 20 years working with actors, presenters and models on camera, revealed why she believes everyone should have green in their wardrobe.
Speaking to Fabulous, the expert shared: “There is a shade of green that suits everyone.
“It is a cheerful colour that has the power to lift an outfit and make you look refreshed and effortlessly stylish.”
The first benefit is, it helps you look younger and more rested.
She says: “The secret is to wear your green.
“There are more variants of green than any other colour and each one of us has a palette of greens that makes us look our best, brightening our skin tone, helping us to look younger and more rested and lifting and sharpening our bone structure (whether you have a tan or not).”
It turns out there is a scientific reason why green can be beneficial.
Anna adds: “Green is the colour of nature and has a profoundly calming and reassuring effect.
“It sits in the middle of the rainbow and as a shorter wavelength, requires no adjustment to look at and process, therefore having a very restful and healing impact on us emotionally.
“It is the colour of balance and harmony and therefore one that I would highly encourage people to own and wear.
“Particularly during periods of stress or anxiety, or simply to maintain a feeling of calm and equilibrium.”
Green has been worn to perfection on royalty, with the Princess of Wales turning heads in a stylish dress at Trooping the Colour in 2023.
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Anna says of the polished look: “Kate Middleton wore vibrant green so beautifully as the intensity worked perfectly with her complexion and the strong contrast in her colouring and features.”
Meanwhile, Holly Willoughby was known to favour green with her eye-catching This Morning looks, and Amanda Holden has also not shied away from wowing in an all-green ensemble.
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We’ve also seen Strictly host Tess Daly looking red carpet ready in a striking green dress.
The colour expert explains: “Tess looks radiant in this bright green that has a touch of yellow and flatters her warmer, bright and light colouring.”
Bridgerton fans also watched as Penelope Featherington – star of the recent third series of the hit Netflix period series – had a “glow-up” wearing new shades of green.
Anna adds: “By swapping the acidic lime frocks for softer and cooler greens, she has transformed her complexion, enhanced her beautiful features and elevated her entire look.”
Clients walk out of the changing room declaring they look 10 years younger and a stone lighter – she adds.
The colour expert concludes: “Understanding the specifics of your core colouring (hair, eyes, lips) and the undertones and overtones of your skin colour is game-changing when it comes to choosing your best greens.
“I’ve had clients walk out of the changing room declaring they look ten years younger and a stone lighter.
“It’s the ultimate style hack that lights you up inside and out.”
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