How to Choose Colours that Suit you
Determining the right colour to wear can make all the difference to the impression that you create. Skin tones can be divided into seasons so the first step in choosing the correct colour for both women’s and men’s clothing is to decide which skin tone you are.
People with winter complexions have blue or pink undertones. Their skin may be pale white, yellowish olive or dark. Winter people are usually brunettes with deep coloured eyes; many people of African or Asian descent will fall into this category. If you fall into this category you should choose sharp, stark colours and black, navy blue, white, red or shocking pink go well with this type of complexion. If you want a lighter colour go for icy colours rather than pastels and avoid subdued tones such as gold, orange or beige.
Summer complexions similarly have blue or pink undertones. Summer people have skin that is pale and pink and are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes. Soft neutrals or pastels with blue and rose undertones go well with summer complexions. Plum, rose-brown, lavender and soft blue are good choices, but avoid orange and black.
Autumn complexions have golden undertones and many brunettes and redheads with golden brown eyes fall into this category. If this is you, go for colours with golden undertones such as dark brown, gold, orange and camel, but avoid any colours with blue tones, such as navy.
As with autumn complexions, spring complexions have golden undertones and are usually peach or creamy white. Spring people tend to have strawberry red or straw-coloured hair with rosy cheeks and green or blue eyes. Good colours for spring complexions are warm colours, such as peach, golden yellow, golden brown and camel. People with spring complexions should avoid dull, dark colours.
No matter what styles are in each season you will be able to find something that suits your skin tone whether you wear a patterned dress, or something plain, for the guys as a smart shirt or t-shirt in a colours that suits your skin tone is all you need as part of your wardrobe essentials.