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 on the color wheel, see Fig. (26), intensify each other.

It's just like the law of gravity—a fact we have to remember and accept. This explains why you can't wear blue purple. It's another color that will intensify the yellow tinge in your skin.

I am going to ask you to look at the color wheel, Fig. (26). You will see that blue purple and yellow are opposite each other. Read the colors that are opposite each other. You will probably recall having seen some of the opposite colors together, and that they did intensify each other. Neutral tones are your safest choice. A taupe dress with the vest edged with the tiniest bit of old rose and gold ribbon ought to look well or you might have a gray dress with a touch of henna. Probably an all henna dress would prove very becoming. Remember the importance of a touch of cream color or white at the neck.