[Idiom] The gray one washes me out?

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Punchinello

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What does it mean to say that an item of clothing washes somebody out? Thank you very much!
 

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Makes someone look awful or doesn't go well with some other item of clothing?
 

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A person's natural coloring (skin tone, hair, eyes, etc.) are complemented by some colors, while other colors have the opposite effect, making you look less attractive. If a color "washes you out" it makes you look pale and does not enhance your natural coloring.
 

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I see. Thank you both very much!
 
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