Any woman who has worn a red dress or blue nail polish knows the power of color.

One shade may make her feel powerful and glamorous, the other edgy and cool.

Heres exactly how to do it:

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You deserve more from the colors you wear.

Think about the brightening effect the right shade of foundation or lipstick has on your looks.

It is the same thing with clothes.

Molly Ringwald wearing a red dress at the 2023 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City; Lucy Liu wearing a yellow dress at the Shazam Fury of the Gods UK Special Screening; Viola Davis wearing a green dress at the World Premiere of Air in Los Angeles

There are no rules, but use how you select makeup, jewelry and neutrals as a guideline.

The whole crayon box is yours.

An I love that color on you compliment is the ultimate thumbs-up.

Alfre Woodard wearing a blue dress at the launch event for The Porter on BET plus; Andie MacDowell wearing a shiny silver dress the 8th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards in Los Angeles; Sheryl Lee Ralph wearing a gold dress while holding her trophy in the press room at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards; Vivica A. Fox wearing a red dress at the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards

Love it in a top?

Buy it in a dress!

Want a colorful dress to wear with light-toned bags and sandals?

Banana Republic The Oversized Linen Shirt in Trailblazing Red-Orange; Vince Camuto Ruffle Sleeve Split Neck Blouse in Hot Pink; Ann Taylor Linen Blend Boatneck Blouse in Blue Isle

Theyre always fashionable, easy to find and work well with any neutral from black to beige.

You cant go wrong.

Ann Taylor The Relaxed Double Breasted Long Blazer in Linen Blend Wild Tomato; Eloquii Neoprene Pencil Skirt in Lollipop; H&M Balloon Sleeved Cotton Dress in Bright Blue/Patterned; New York & Company Notch-Collar Belted Flare Dress-Fit to Flatter in Araucana Blue