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How to Elevate Your Style With These Must-Have Colours for Every Wardrobe

When it comes to building a capsule wardrobe, having a range of colours to choose from is essential. While your personal style and preferences may play a significant role in selecting colours, there are a few must-have colours that look great on everyone, regardless of skin tone or style. In this article, Gafencu has put together the essential colours that every wardrobe should have and provided some styling tips to help you make the most of them.

Black

Black is a classic colour that everyone definitely has in their wardrobe because it is a versatile colour that can be effortlessly dressed up or down and it works well in any season. Best of all, black is flattering on almost every skin tone, as it creates a beautiful contrast. Like many other dark colours, black can also make you look slim. When styling black, consider pairing it with other neutral colours or adding a pop of colour with accessories.

White

White is another essential colour that works for everyone. It is a fresh and clean colour that can be worn in any season and it looks good on different skin tones. Similar to black, you can never go wrong while pairing white with other neutral shades or elevating your look with an accent colour of your choice. The only issue with white is having to be extra careful while maintaining it as even the slightest stain shows prominently on them.

Navy

If you are looking for another dark colour that can be considered as an alternative to black, then navy is certainly a great option. Besides, some people may avoid using black as they may associate the colour with bad luck. In that case, the navy colour is a great pick and it also looks less harsh. As a colour that can easily replace black, this dark blue shade can also be styled just the way you would style black.

Grey

Another common colour that is an ideal alternative to black is grey which you can flaunt in any season. It is a universal colour that can be perfectly incorporated into your daily office wear, athleisure, party wear and more. Though this shade can suit everyone, it looks the most suitable for people with cooler skin tones.

Red

Red is a bold and bright colour that can add a pop of colour to any outfit. It is extra appealing for those with warmer skin tones. It is the best colour to dress up in if you are looking to make a strong impression. When styling red, consider pairing it with other neutral colours.

Styling Tips

When it comes to styling these essential colours, there are some simple tips to remember. First, consider your skin tone when selecting colours. Those with warmer skin tones may want to opt for warmer colours like red and green, while those with cooler skin tones may prefer cooler colours like navy and grey.

Another factor to look into, when selecting colours, is the occasion you will be wearing the outfit. Neutral colours like black, white, and navy work well for more formal occasions, while bolder colours like red and green can add a pop of colour to casual outfits.

Finally, feel free to experiment with different colour combinations. Mixing and matching different colours can create unique and interesting outfits that reflect your personal style without making you look like you are repeating the same outfit on most days.

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Decluttering your closet? Try this.

The change of season has called for yet another edit to our wardrobe. You might be tucking away last season’s collection to make room for a fresh line up, or perhaps you’re adopting a more minimalist approach to fashion; whatever the reason, there’s no need to throw away your precious pre-loved garments and accessories…

Consignment stores for second-hand luxury goods have been booming in light of the circular fashion movement in recent years. There to help you take your once loved luxury clothes, bags and other accessories, list them up for sale, return the commission and, most importantly, provide the items new homes that will prolong its lifecycle. These services, not only help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint, but also provide a convenient and hassle-free solution to decluttering your closet space. Below, we have curated a list of the most reliable consignment stores in Hong Kong to put your luxury goods up for sale and provide you with peace of mind.

HULA

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HULA is an exclusive Hong Kong consignment store that takes hardly worn and brand new designer womenswear, handbags and accessories and offers them for sale at their Wong Chuk Hang showroom, or recently opened boutique on Hollywoood Road in Central. Sellers receive 65% of the sale, then 5% of the store’s net profits are then donated to its partnered charities. They also provide a ‘butler service’ to assist sellers every step of the way, from uploading photos, pricing and storage.

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Here, your designer goods will be kept in good hands as sellers are brought on by invite only, or invited as ‘industry insiders’ within fashion-related fields. This is to safeguard the authenticity and quality of the goods offered to consumers, and give sellers peace of mind that their pre-loved luxury items will be taken care of. 

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Also Read: Second-Hand Luxury: Where to find the best pre-owned designer handbags

Vestiaire Collective

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As one of the most popular luxury resale website for luxury goods in the world, the website boasts about seven million visitors and over 30,000 new curated listings every week, Versatire Collective, although based in Paris, has offices around the world, including Hong Kong. With a wide range fashion items on offer, from vintage finds and earrings to wallets and designer bags, on top of designer clothes, both buyers and sellers can rest assured that its team of experienced and knowledgeable in-house experts will verify quality and authenticity, and ensure both parties get the best deals.

Sellers can choose to list their items themselves or have the team take care of everything. To do it yourself. Simply download the app, fill up the form and product description, and upload the image — all doable within a minute or two. Once an item gets sold, sellers get a return of 80% of the selling price (or 75% if you opt for their assisted service).

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Retykle

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A growing tot means a growing mess in the closet. For a store that takes your little ones’ designer wears and give them a new home, Retykle is the platform to onto. The brand has been praised by many Hong Kong moms as a reliable option to entrust your children’s designer garments with. They accept newborn to 14Y-size clothings, as well as materinity wear, that are clean, stainless, and still in great condition with minimal signs of wear (but no undergarments, tights and socks). They do, however, have a list of approved brands that that they accept, which you can refer to here. They do not, however, accept fast fashion brands such as Zara, H&M, Gap, Marks & Spencer, Carters, Next and similar brands.

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To start selling, simply book a free pick-up or drop-off at one of its many partner locations across Hong Kong by signing up with an account on the website. After that, the team will take care of the rest, including price, images and delivery — the perfect, fuss-free option for busy mums! They keep listings up on their website for at least 6 months and will return any unsold items after 3 months. Otherwise the brand is granted discretion to keep it available or take it down, but sellers will remain eligible for payout of 50% in cash via stripe, bank transfer or paypal (or 55% in store credit via Tyke Points)

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Also Read: Tips to take care of your high-end luxury handbag