We are sure you will experienced this before: you order a dress online, only to discover that it looks washed out and completely different on you than it did on the model. To prevent this from happening again, here are some tips for determining which colours look best on you based on your skin tone. So, before you splurge at your favourite store, consider the following guidelines.
Skin tones that are lighter
Skin tones in the Medium
Skin tones that are darker
Skin tones that are Lighter
If you have a fair complexion, choose darker shades such as maroon, navy, emerald green, and royal purple. The contrast will draw attention to your features and brighten your face. If you are on the pale side of the colour spectrum, avoid wearing pastels and lighter neutral shades. The colours will blend with your skin in an unflattering way, making it appear washed out. Unfortunately, black and white are not ideal for the minimalist dressers out there. While some contrast is beneficial, black and white contrasts excessively, making you appear pastier than usual.
Skin tones in the Medium
Wearing warm tones like rich oranges and yellows is a good idea for those of you with warmer olive skin tones. If you want to mix it up and wear cooler colours, choose ones with a warmer undertone. A bright turquoise in the blue family or a deep magenta in the purple family will go a long way. Try to avoid colours at the opposite end of the spectrum, especially frosty blues and purples.
Skin tones that are Darker
You should thank your lucky stars that black, white, cool, warm—nearly everything works for you! Whether you choose a mustard summer dress or a cornflower blue pantsuit, you can rest easy knowing that your wardrobe can be as varied as your personality. The main colour we ask you to avoid is brown (which, to be honest, shouldn’t be difficult), because who wants to wear brown when they could be wearing lapis lazuli?
