The False Promise of Seasonal-Color Analysis
Briefly

In the mid-19th century, advances in dyeing technology transformed the textile industry, leading to a vibrant array of new colors but also some truly disastrous fashion choices. The press responded with moral panic, attempting to rectify the 'unfashionable' outfits by invoking color theory.
Seasonal-color analysis posits that everyone has a specific set of colors that inherently suit them, and those that detract from their appearance, often referred to as washing out their features.
Read at The Atlantic
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