How To Nail Seasonal Color Analysis For Every Skin Tone

There are colors to every season and fashion trends prove this. They can mesh naturally and with your appropriate skin tone. 

This guide we’ve put together will show you how to choose the best colors every time you plan on wearing something – whether it’s a day out with your friends or a night out with that special someone. Seasonal color analysis doesn’t have to be challenging and we’ll prove that to be the case.

Ready to see which colors match you best? Let’s get started and give you the details.

Use Social Media For Inspiration

Of course, color analysis can begin with the use of social media platforms. Especially if you are looking for some kind of inspiration on what fashion pieces you want to include in your wardrobe based on your skin tone and undertones. 

Find influencers that vibe with you and offer valuable key points in helping you sharpen your color analysis abilities. When you follow them and they provide you with regular content, you might just be a bit ahead of the curve compared to your other fashion-conscious friends.

What Is Seasonal Color Analysis?

Seasonal color analysis is defined as a method where individuals are categorized into one of the four color seasons based on their natural coloring. 

In other words, there’s a palette of colors that will mesh perfectly with your skin tone, the color of your eyes, and also your hair color. The purpose of this is to minimize imperfections and bring out the best features you have. Contrast that with a washed out or tired look you may sport if you choose the wrong color palette.

Know Your Undertone

Your undertone will be critical to your color palette choice. There are different undertones that fall into these categories: cool (pink, red, or bluish), warm (yellow, peach, or golden), and neutral (cool or warm mix). In order to determine your undertone, check the veins on your wrist. 

If they are blue or purple, you have a cool undertone while greenish vein colors have warm undertones. A mixed color will indicate neutral undertones.

Determine Your Season

After your undertone has been identified, now it’s time to find out what season works out for your best – especially when it’s time for your best glow up period yet. 

Here’s a look at the following:

• Winter: Cool undertones with contrasts like fair skin and dark-colored hair will mean that you are a Winter. You’ll be able to choose colors that will stand out like jewel tones (such as royal blue, sapphire, and emerald).

• Summer: This season can also be good with cool undertones. However, the difference is the presence of softer coloring (think blonde or light ash brown hair). The colors that fit best are rose pinks, lavender, soft blues, and pastel colors that are muted.

• Autumn: For those with hair that is golden or red with warm skin, earthy hues will be your best option. Specifically, this includes deep browns, mustard, or olive colors.

• Spring: Warm and clear colors like cream, coral, and peach will be ideal for warm undertones and light hair colors.

Building Your Wardrobe Using Your Color Palette

After you’ve got your season matched with you, it’s time to integrate the palette into your own wardrobe. Before we begin, don’t worry about what you currently have. And certainly don’t gut your entire wardrobe either. Think of these clothes you want to include as add-ons.

Add a few tops using the recommended colors of your season. Of course, the colors also apply to any statement pieces and accessories that you plan on including. For example, Winters can add a red statement coat or a blazer that sports a bold navy color while summers can rock powder blue or soft rose colors to their advantage.

Makeup and Your Season

Of course, we shouldn’t have to leave makeup out of the mix. Your season and the cosmetics you choose should be important. Here’s something you will need to keep in mind for matching your season:

• Winters: Like the season itself, keep the tones icy and bold. Charcoal eyeliner, silver highlighter, and lipsticks of cool red and berry colors will be sufficient here.

• Summers: Use a bush that is rose-toned. Gray eyeliner can be a great match as well.

• Autumns: Eyeshadow colored in bronze blended with golden highlights and terracotta colored lipsticks will make you stand out.

• Springs: Golden shimmer, coral-colored gloss, and warm peach blush are all perfect for springs, ensuring an appearance that will make you look your best all the time.

Final Thoughts

Choosing your season will be easier thanks to this guide. From there, you can choose the colors for your wardrobe and makeup without any additional effort. This will almost guarantee that you can nail your best look every time you go out with friends or if you’re putting together something for your everyday look.