A white dress may not be as popular the little black dress unless you are a bride to a wedding. Though the popularity of a white dress might be insignificant, the functionality and elegance of the color white on clothes cannot be underrated.

Wearing white is very ideal for the summer time. White shirts made from cotton fabric can really help the body absorb less heat ergo leaving a cooling effect. Similarly, white is the preferred color for clothes to be worn when cruising with a yacht or a liner especially on daytime.

Besides absorbing less heat when the sun is out, wearing a white corporate top on a job interview is very ideal because it conveys positive impression such as sincerity and simplicity. It also does not cause any distraction to the interviewer unlike when a colored and printed top is worn. And because it is one of the neutral colors, it is not usually subjected to bias especially in the fashion sense of the corporate world. As for the world of parties, Egyptian inspired costume for a party is a real show stopper because who will not notice a Cleopatra strolling with her long white dress accentuated with gold accessories. A white ensemble such as Cleopatra’s showcases elegance at its best. In general, white long gowns usually give a goddess appeal which promotes elegance.

When buying clothes, shoes, and other parts for a wardrobe, those that come in one color and/or metallic accent are usually the ones bought. But there are those that come in two or three tones that would be a great addition to one’s wardrobe.

But what is a tone? In music, it is the pitch. But in fashion, it is the color. So when they say it is a two toned pair of shoes, then they are referring to a pair of shoes that has two colors. Tones may not be a famous pick but in terms of fashion options, they offer more.

In shoes for example, a two toned pair of brown and beige would really look great with a brown, beige, or pink pantsuit. As for clothes, two toned blouses are those with a base color and toned sleeves like a black silk halter top toned with powdered pink contour on the sleeves. With this top, a black, hot pink, or even a dark violet clutch would really be perfect. Apart from offering more combinations, tones also give emphasis to the object. In an all black outfit for example, a pair of shoes in black and white would really be the eye catcher. Same with the accessories like

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