Mixes and Matches

As a blind person, it is always a challenge to ensure that one's clothes are well coordinated; that they match.  Sometimes, I have been known to mismatch my clothes but I have managed to conquer this challenge with relative success.

 

Having had vision before, I can manage to remember which colors would match and which will not.  For example; some blues and greens will not.  The same for Oranges and yellows.  Reds and pinks, and purples and blues.  So here is my system.

 

I arrange my clothes closet in such a way as to have all of my clothes matched up and placed side by side.  Everything is color coordinated and if I want to be a bit daring then I would match a pair of black pants with any blouse or shirt in my closet.  A pair of jeans would normally go with almost everything but the greatest challenge comes in making sure that stripes match, flowers and multi colored clothes are coordinated, and that the right trousers is worn with the right top.

 

I use a color detector to help me out and for the most part it is very accurate.  This one talks; there are several of them on the market and you can learn more about them by visiting www.maxiaids.com. 

 

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and tell others what blind persons do in order to mix and match their clothes.