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In image consulting are certain forms, evoking masculinity or femininity in a garment. It's like the yin and yang, This oriental symbol shows how two opposing forces are complementary, that is to say, within a large degree of masculinity, there is a bit of feminine energy and within the feminine energy there is a bit of masculinity thus achieving a balance, a harmony. You cannot have darkness if there is no light, earth without sky or yin without yang.

The same happens in our personal image, inside our wardrobe and accessories, we incorporate feminine and masculine elements. It all depends on our personality, which is one of the most important factors when choosing the things we like and don't like.

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For example: Lady Gaga has a yang style, especially on stage, their shapes are angular and although their skin tone, eyes and hair do not handle high contrast, if you wear a lot of makeup and dark colors or black. Lady Gaga has managed to carry her image consistently through the years and the character she plays; Well at one stage it was Gaga, in the next it was Lady (with a more feminine style) and Stefani (his first name, showing other aspects of your personality). Lady Gaga Incorporates more yin elements at awards than on stage while still making a statement or work of art with her wardrobe.

In the case of Madonna who has had a rebellious style, sensual, clearly yang throughout his career, change of style at a stage in your life; when he published his children's book. At that time he began to dress in a more feminine way, she even wore a Prada outfit on the day of the book launch, in pastel pink and floral print with shoes in the same fabric. A very strong change. It had too many feminine elements to what she usually wears and for this reason she looked stiff, as if I was faking a role. It did not go with his essence or personality.

 

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There are several classifications of styles, I have particularly talked about 5 that seem essential to me: Classic style, . The styles that acquire masculine elements in the wardrobe are: classic, dramatic, rebel. The predominant shapes in this wardrobe are straight or even rigid. The styles that contain a greater amount of feminine elements are: trendy, creative, Romantic. The shapes that stand out the most are curves and soft or bright colors..

Understanding the yin and yang elements in the wardrobe helps us to express a message through the wardrobe. The yang elements in clothing and accessories help us to give a strong and assertive image and the yin elements to create a warmer image., friendly, even close. When you feel that people have a hard time talking to you, introduce more yin component into your wardrobe: accessories, colors and even makeup and when you need more strength, for example, when you go to ask for a raise take more yang elements.

The important thing is to ask yourself two questions: What is your style? and what do you want to project? When you have that defined you can adapt the wardrobe elements necessary to achieve a successful image.

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