My clothes were camouflaged on my body.
When I was in high school, a friend's mom took us to a bridal shop that had a big sale of $5 dresses that I assume were left overs from various events. Everyone said I should try this gold-colored dress on because of my blond hair. So I did.
Yeah what nobody took into account is that I also have yellow undertones in my skin (like, I have been asked repeatedly if I had jaundice, I don't), and so the whole thing blended with me and like you, everyone did a double take and thought I had walked out naked.
I did not buy that dress. LOL
Haha! That story is funny! Yeah, one has to know the right shade and colours for their complexion. Earth tones suit me, but I think it's because I have a warm personality, and yes, I can fool people easily into thinking that I'm naked. Bright colours are a winner for sure. However, I am not keen on pastels. I don't think pastels suit my personality at all.
For example that pyjama I'm wearing in the photo. It's just not the colour that lifts my spirit. I only bought it because it was the only size that fitted and I was in a hurry.
I'm glad that you didn't buy that gold dress 😆