Statement Focal Points

Either D or certain YangN, perhaps. Here both the large sweep of the leg and the large scale of the pleats creates a bold silhouette that draws the eye.

YangD. A great example of using scale as the singular factor making the statement.

YangC. The bold scale of both the stripe and the sweep of the poncho, plus the high contrast of the print mean the eye will go here first.

YinD. Shine is a critical component, but the same blouse without the large scale of the drape would not be as impactful.

YinD. The fur texture is a factor here, but it is the scale of it that makes this a statement.

Either D. This beaded appliqué is enhanced by the contrast and shine of the bead color against the black, but would still draw the eye even if it were matte black, due to the intricacy of the design.

YinC or YinG. A more subtle take on design detail, which would be plenty with the simplest studs for YinC or paired with bolder jewelry for YinG.

Either N. The ruffle is completely unnecessary in terms of function, and serves mainly to add intricacy to the deign.

YangR. Here we see design detail of the appliqué married to the texture of the lace to create a show stopping piece that could hold it's own with no additions.

YangC. An example of how to do contrast and graphic elements in summer-spectrum colors.

Either G. The graphic quality of this print, combined with the not-so-subtle reference to motifs found in Italian tile grabs our focus. Print is one way for Gs to play with scale without being overwhelmed.

YinC. In a day-to-day outfit, this stripe that is amplified by the off the shoulder design could function as a focal point in a classic context.

YinD or YangN. While the edges of this print are soft and the motif somewhat abstracted, the color contrast of pink and green, which sit opposite on the color wheel, mean we will tend to look here first.

YangR. This print along might be enough on certain archetypes, but for her it requires the pairing with the unique neckline and buttons to give it enough impact.

YangD. Here again we have a print that is very graphic, as well as a large scale repeat and some color contrast.

Either G. Value contrast for those that don't suit much black. The trim could as easily be navy or some other dark neutral and have the same effect.

Either R. This yellow would be the natural first stop for the eye in almost any outfit composition, as would be the case for a wide variety of yellows that are softer, lighter, or warmer than this.

YinG. The value contrast might be enough to draw the eye, but the scallop detail adds intricacy that makes this uniquely gamine.

YinD. Color like this on a neutral ground will always take the focus.

Either R. Your version of red in a large block or contrasted against your neutrals will almost always do the trick, here the design detail at the neck means we need very little else to make this an outfit.

YangN. Textures that are fluffy, shaggy, rugged or otherwise 3D add a feeling of luxury and are interesting to look at.

Either C. A great example of how a classic can use texture for a statement formalwear look that requires only the barest minimum of accessories.

YangN or YinD. We rarely see unique materials inn pants, which makes this more eye-catching.

YangN or YangG. Shine is an easy way to make a statement, since we are programmed to scan for light glinting off water our eye will always be drawn to sparkle.