Earlier this week I quietly cleared the clothes I never wear from my work wardrobe. I have pale skin, naturally blonde hair, and blue eyes, so I expected the remaining pieces to work together fairly easily. Instead, anything close to orange-red makes me look slightly sallow, especially under the lights in our office. Colours such as cool pinks seem calmer, although I cannot tell whether that is a real pattern or simply preference. A recent photo in a slate-blue shirt made the difference noticeable enough that I want a sensible method before shopping for autumn. I keep wondering whether I am reacting to the camera on my phone. To compare the suggestions, I used virtual hair color try on as a helpful way to narrow things down. Now I plan to compare the same two tops in daylight before choosing between a pink knit. I am trying to keep the experiment cheap, repeatable, and practical. What would you test first before replacing the basic pieces?