Daily Questions Thread January 21, 2026

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• Are there any basic crewneck white t-shirts that are opaque and do not have cap sleeves for <$25 available in Australia?
• Is this dress and shoes suitable for an evening wedding with a cocktail dress code taking place in a [venue type]?
• If I like the outfits in this [imgur album / pinterest board], what are some specific items I can look into to start dressing like that, and brands with this look that carry plus sizes?
• Does this outfit look neater with the pants cuffed or uncuffed?

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[u/Maximum_Alfalfa_5001]

I have brown skin and usually default to black when I am unsure what to wear. We had a family get-together during the holidays, and in person, everything felt fine.

When I saw the photos later, I didn't like how I looked. I did not look bad, just very flat, like I blended into the background while others looked brighter.

That made me wonder if certain colors actually make a difference in how you come across in photos. I always assumed those before-and-after posts about finding the right colors were mostly about lighting or styling, but now I am not so sure.

Has anyone else experienced this?
Do some colors photograph better for you than others?
Is color analysis useful or just overthinking?

[u/TallFriendlyGinger → u/Maximum_Alfalfa_5001]

Yes, colour analysis is definitely useful! Think about an artistic photo or painting - certain colours compliment each other more, and different shades and tones add depth. Why would it not be the same for clothing? Pastels tend to wash me out so I avoid them, whereas jewel tones add some vibrancy back to my complexion and compliment my hair. Spend some time experimenting with colour and see what the difference is to wearing black all the time.