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What to Wear According to Your Color Season

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What to Wear According to Your Color Season

May 29, 2024

You probably know the struggle of staring at the clothes in your closet and feeling “meh” about everything. But what if you had an easier way to get dressed and actually feel good about your wardrobe? Seasonal color analysis can help you find the best clothing colors for your skin tone, hair and eyes that will literally make you glow up. 

Let us guide you through the color seasons and recommend some palettes to enhance your natural beauty, no matter your size, gender or skin tone.

What Color Season Analysis Is … And Isn’t

There's a TikTok filter going around that can help you find your season color palette, but it’s still kind of confusing. Basically, color analysis puts you in one of four “seasons” based on your skin tone, hair and eye colors. 

Finding your color story is meant to be fun, but it’s just that — a loose guide to finding wardrobe staples that make your complexion and your eyes pop. What color seasons aren’t is diversity-inclusive. Someone with a darker skin tone may find that their complexion lights up with a vibrant pink top, even if they’re not considered a “summer” or “spring” based on their features. 

We recommend using the seasons as a starting point to experiment with your wardrobe. If you love a bold neon that clashes with your palette, wear it anyway! Fashion is less about science and more about the art of expressing yourself. And if you’re someone who loves having more specific guidance, you can totally consult a stylist, try out that TikTok filter or just grab some clothing in various colors to see what works best. Below is a breakdown of each color season, along with a few seasonal staples to try.

If You’re a Winter …

Cool shades of blues, greens and browns, olive or cool undertones, and black or dark brown hair may put you in the winter category. When it comes to dressing for your color season, think icy cool along with bold and vibrant. Crisp whites, blues, blacks and jewel tones like emerald, fuschia and ruby can bring out your complexion.

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If You’re an Autumn …

Just like the season, you’ll see more depth in your complexion — darker auburn hair to rich browns and deep blacks, with warm golden skin tones and olive or dark brown eyes. Add a little bit of spice to your wardrobe with a color palette that’s all about depth and drama, from muted tones like olive green and burnt orange to burgundy and gold.

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If You’re a Summer …

Your skin has cool undertones, you probably have light blond to medium brown hair, and your eyes are some shade of blue, green, light brown or grey. When it’s time to pick colors that suit your complexion and hair, you’ll want to think cool, soft, breezy vibes — soft pinks, lavenders, smoky blues and seafoam greens.

What to Wear: Summer

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If You’re a Spring …

Have light blonde, medium brown or strawberry blonde hair? You might just be a spring. Light complexions with clear, warm undertones and green, hazel, turquoise or light brown eyes may help you determine your seasonal color palette. Spring palettes are all about warmth and brightness — from sunny yellows and cheerful corals to juicy peaches and clear blues.

What to Wear: Spring

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Seasonal color analysis aside, wear what you love and what makes you feel good. Hibbett can help with a wide-ranging inventory of shades and styles available in stores and online.

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