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A curvy woman wears a watermelon pink workwear jacket, black top and cobalt blue tube skirt by Australian women's clothing brand, Leina & Fleur

Colour Therapy - Fashion Your Colours

The Colour Prescription You Need To Look And Feel Great!

With the season’s abundance of fresh new colourways, now’s the time to get on board with colour. A quick and easy way to feel good, a good dose of colour therapy can revitalise your wardrobe and your mood. Here’s your quick and easy guide to embracing feel-good colour.

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall...

While there is much to be said for the comprehensive analysis of a colour consultation, wearing the shades you love needn’t be so prescriptive. Colour should be an asset, not a restriction. Wearing colour well is about understanding which hues go well together, not about telling people what colours they can and can’t wear.

swatches of blue fabrics used by made-in-Australia women's fashion brand Leina & Fleur to make lightweight, breathable dresses, skirts, tops and jackets for women.

...Who Cares, Wear Them All!

While our skin tone can have an effect on how certain colours look on us, it shouldn’t be a hard and fast rule. There are many different hues, tints and shades of colours, and even the slightest variation on the palette can impact how good a colour looks against the skin. So don’t write off colours, experiment with the tonal variations until you find one you feel confident with.

Play To Your Contrasts

Forget the many degrees of skin tone, the simplest and most effective way to wear colour successfully is to look at contrast. Look at the colour of your hair compared with your eye colour and the colour of your skin - the greater the contrast between your features, the more vibrant the colours of clothing will look good on you. High contrast features such as Snow White-style dark hair, pale skin and light eyes or light hair and dark eyes for example, should play up this contrast with bold and contrasting colours and prints. The more similar your hair colour is to your skintone, the more a muted palette will work for you. 

A curvy, size 18 woman wears a jade bamboo jersey cami top with cobalt blue tube skirt, all made in Australia by women's fashion brand, Leina & Fleur

Bold Skirts and separates

Separate And Conquer!

But that’s as hard and fast as we get with the rules at L&F, and then we like to break them! If you love a colour, wear it. There are lots of ways to embrace the colours that you love. Simple tricks can transform how confident you feel in certain colours.

For example, if you’ve got low contrast colouring and worry you don’t suit bright colours, wear them away from your face. A skirt in a bold shade like the Andi Tube Skirt in Cobalt, will give a very different appearance to a top in Cobalt blue that wears closer to your face.

Summer Blues

Shop bright, bold hues with this season's blues...

Women's workwear top is crafted from a high-quality, dry-touch jersey fabric that offers a smooth, cool feel against the skin, making it ideal for long workdays. The fabric is both breathable and durable, with a subtle stretch that ensures comfort and movement without compromising its polished look. Cobalt coloured shirt is available in sizes 8-24.
 
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A size 10 woman wears the Corbin Pant in Cobalt, a high waist pant with belt loops and cropped leg length. Made in Australia for women size 8-24. Comfortable cocktail suiting work suit look for corporate women. Size inclusive petite to plus size fashion 8-24.
 
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This women's summer cami is a perfect blend of elegance and functionality, crafted from luxurious, high-quality bamboo fabric in an opal colour. Its sleek, sleeveless design makes it an ideal choice for warm weather, offering a breezy and flattering fit. The top features a graceful V-neckline both in the front and the back, adding a touch of sophistication and subtle femininity to the overall look. Available in sizes 8-24.
 
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Complementary colour palettes for women's fashion, the images shows 3 floral print swatches in blue and orange, red and green and purple and yellow, used to make women's skirts, dresses and tops by Australian fashion brand, Leina & Fleur.

Keep in mind the contrast you want to make when you’re deciding what colours to pair together. Colours that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel for example, compliment each other, bringing out the best of both shades to make a striking combination. Think shades of red and green, purple and yellow, blue and orange. Cool blue looks great warmed with shades of coral, peach or burnt orange. 

A curvy, plus size woman wears a green and navy geometric print, made-in-Australia wrap dress with 3/4 sleeves.

Colours that sit next to each other are more tonally similar like blue and green, or blue and purple for instance. These give a softer statement when paired together. The Emerald Arches print works well because, while it’s a striking, graphic pattern, the navy blue, grey blue, emerald green and golden yellow are all close relations.

Emerald Green Prints & Plains

Shop mix & match style ideas...

Wide leg black culotte pants worn with a 3/4 sleeve, v neck top in opal blue made from dry touch jersey. Worn by size 12 woman - shop online at Australian women's clothing brand Leina & Fleur in sizes 8-24, with regular & short lengths available.
 
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Wide leg black culotte pants worn with a clay coloured summer cami and light weight blazer made from dry touch jersey. Worn by size 12 woman - shop online at Australian women's clothing brand Leina & Fleur in sizes 8-24, with regular & short lengths available.
 
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How to wear black - the image shows women with curves wearing black tops and pants by Australian fashion brand, Leina & Fleur.

Back To Black

Black is a tougher colour to pull off. While it’s a fall back wardrobe staple for most women, it can reflect negatively on the face, dulling the complexion rather than lifting it. Take Marilyn Monroe for example, she may have been a beautiful woman but she knew all the tricks to amplify her look to active legendary status. On duty, she would not wear black close to her face. If she did wear black, she would have plenty of skin showing around the decolletage and shoulders so as to keep the reflection from her luminous face. 

Wearing black well is not impossible, it just requires greater consideration. Black pants and skirts are easy - away from the face anything goes! Break up black tops with scarves and necklines that cut away from the neck rather than sitting high.

Feeling Inspired To Dabble With Colour?

Explore The New Season's Colours....

This dress by Leina & Fleur is the epitome of versatile elegance, effortlessly transitioning from workday sophistication to event-ready glamour and casual weekend comfort. The dress is built on a slinky jersey base, offering a soft, stretchable fit that moves with you, ensuring all-day comfort and style. Available in sizes 8-24.
 
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This Blue Hana Print Top is a beautifully designed, transeasonal piece that offers both style and practicality for year-round wear. Crafted from a slinky jersey fabric, it features a soft, full-body stretch that provides both comfort and a flattering fit. Available in sizes 8-24.
 
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The Emori Wrap Dress by Leina & Fleur is a stunning, versatile piece that effortlessly transitions from professional to event-ready to weekend chic. Over 40s woman wears wrap dress paired with brown kitten heels for an elevated look.
 
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