Experts Share Tips on How to Add Pantone's 2021 Colours to your Look

At the end of a year that has been anything but typical it seems befitting that The Pantone Colour Institute has announced not one but two colours of the year for 2021 Reflecting the current zeitgeist the colours Ultimate Grey and Illuminating a hue of yellow are said to symbolise resilience and hope As has been the case since Pantone declared their first colour for the year in 2000 design gurus predict these shades will set the mood across the fashion beauty home furnishing and product design spaces Fashion lovers and beauty mavens share how to easily integrate these colours into your wardrobeNatasha Nyss sporting yellowtinted eye makeupWFH in styleDress up This years colours are an interesting combination of warm yellow and cool grey hues To make this combination work for you remember that you do not necessarily have to use them in equal proportions mdash either colour can be more dominant as per the mood and the occasion For formal events such as business meetings and formal dinners pick gray as the dominant colour and use yellow in smaller quantities For instance brighten up a simple grey dress with a yellow scarf or accessorise with simple gold jewellery says image consultant Greeshma Thampi She adds that since grey is considered a neutral shade grey pieces such as blouses dresses skirts or trousers can be versatile and easily teamed with brighter colours such as red burgundy or purple as well as other neutrals like black white or blueIndu Srimal colourblocks her bottle green jumpsuit with a bright yellow strappy blouseA grey business suit or blazer is considered the ultimate power suit as it also makes you seem more approachable and adds visual interest as compared to a black suit Many fashionlovers are advised against wearing grey since the colour can wash out certain skin tones she adds To avoid this team gray with a contrasting colour mdash men can wear a contrasting tie in yellow red or blue with a gray suit and white shirt If you do choose to wear a yellowthemed outfit for your work calls keep the rest of your outfit sleek and minimal to avoid looking garishMakeup The nomakeup look works best with yellowdominated outfits especially if you are working from home says makeup artist Natasha Nyss Opt for simple pinkishnude lips and minimal eyeliner for such occasions Grey outfits can make you look dull especially on screen Make sure to add some contrast with a blush pink lipstick and some colour on your cheeks If you are wearing a smoky grey eye Nyss suggests picking icy greys over matte slate huesGreeshma Thampi says a grey dress is versatileLeisure chicDress up Grey is the new blue when it comes to jeans says fashion blogger Dollie Solanki This shade works well with softer washes and more relaxed styles and can be teamed with a sunny yellow tee for a simple but sophisticated look If youre partial to athleisure Thampi suggests choosing either colour for a tracksuit and the other for your sneakers Yellow is more playful and can elevate your mood when incorporated in loungewear she addsChandani Dialanis asymmetrical eyeshadow lookFashion blogger Indu Srimal suggests adding a yellow layer mdash in the form of a strappy blouse or shrug mdash to elevate your maxi dresses or jumpsuits Dont be afraid to team yellows with bold bright colours I personally love pairing yellow with hot pink either with my footwear or lipstick Greens blues and purples also work well with yellow for a colourblocked look Nyss explains If you do decide to wear grey for your NYE festivities make sure to add some sparkle she suggests A sparkly bag jewellery or jacket can bring your look to lifeMakeup Graphic yellow liners and eye shadows are all the rage in the beauty community says beauty blogger Chandani Dialani They can add a touch of drama and make you stand out In fact the asymmetrical eye shadow look works well with grey and yellow and gives you a fun outlet for your creativity she says Nyss recommends using peach blush instead of pink with yellowtinted eye makeup for a more cohesive lookKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news