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For a timeless and elegant choice, a classic nude or blush tone can provide a subtle and sophisticated contrast

This dresser in particular had a very smooth finish, so roughing it up a little helped the paint adhere better

Pair your fit and flare dress with a pair of ankle boots and a faux leather jacket for a going out look, or layer a blazer over a jersey dress for a smart casual look

"Black brides are constantly offered a nude that isn't a nude that works for them because nude isn't universal," says Pitter

Yet the way the brain calculates colour isnt governed by simple rules: what looks like one colour to you can appear as a very different colour to me