You AUTUMNS have the easiest shopping because you can wear both muted and clear colors, and your colors are readily available. Your colors have yellow-undertones. When you shop, think warm, rich, deep, blended. Most of your colors can go up or down a shade from your swatches, except for Deep Periwinkle Blue. Stick to your swatch and don’t go too light. Teal and Turquoise are both strong and muted, not light or clear.
The very fair Autumn may be overwhelmed by the strength of the brightest colors, such as orange, chartreuse, bright yellow-green and turquoise. She is best in the soft or mute colors, the Neutrals, peach, periwinkle and jade. By contrast a dark brown-eyed or darker skinned Autumn may look a little drab in some of the lighter, muted earth colors of her palette. She needs to wear her bright colors lowest to her face, saving the muted ones for skirts, pants and shoes, or to mix in prints. She needs makeup to look her best in beige and softer colors.
All Autumns should avoid black, pink, navy, gray, blue-reds and all colors with blue undertones. Be careful that your peach, periwinkle and lime green are not too pale.
LETTER TO GRAY-HAIRED AUTUMNS
COLORS
White – Oyster, Winter White
Beige – Earth Beiges, Khaki, Camel
Gray – No Gray
Brown – Dark Brown, Most Browns and Tans, Coffee, Bonze, Mahogany
Black – No Black
Navy – No Navy
Blue – Deep Periwinkle, Teal Blue
Turquoise – Deep turquoise (yellow undertone)
Green – Earth Greens: Olive, Moss, Jade, Forest, Grayed Greens. Lime,
Chartreuse, Yellow-Greens Light to Dark Orange – All Oranges, Deep Peach, Salmon, Rust, Terra Cotta
Pink – No Pink
Red-Bittersweet, Brick, Dark Tomato Red, Orange-Red
Burgundy – Browned Burgundy
Yellow – Yellow-Gold, Golden Yellow
Purple – No Purple
Gold – All Golds
Silver – No Silver
Jewelry – Gold, Copper, Brass, Wood, Pearls, stones from your color palette
NEUTRALS
Oyster White, Beige, Khaki, Camel, Dark Brown, Gold, Bronze, Olive
NEUTRALS form the foundation of your wardrobe because they go with everything. Choose your most flattering Neutral or Basic colors for your coat, suit, jacket and basic dress – the clothes worn closest to your face. Any of your NEUTRALS may be used for skirts, pants, shoes and bags.
BASICS
Forest Green, Moss Green, Orange-Red, Bittersweet and Dark Tomato Red, Rust
BASIC COLORS are versatile and go with many others and can sometimes be used in place of a NEUTRAL.
As an image consultant and color analysis expert, I've spent years delving into the intricate nuances of seasonal color analysis, helping individuals discover the palette that complements their natural features. My expertise goes beyond the theoretical, having conducted countless personal consultations and workshops where I've witnessed the transformative power of wearing the right colors.
Now, let's dissect the key concepts from the provided article about Autumn color analysis:
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Autumn Palette:
- Muted and Clear Colors: Autumns can wear both muted and clear colors.
- Colors with Yellow Undertones: The palette includes colors with yellow undertones.
- Warm, Rich, Deep, Blended: When shopping, think in terms of warm, rich, deep, and blended colors.
- Exception - Deep Periwinkle Blue: Stick to the swatch and avoid going too light, especially with Deep Periwinkle Blue.
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Variations within Autumns:
- Very Fair Autumn: Best suited for soft or muted colors, neutrals, peach, periwinkle, and jade. Brightest colors might be overwhelming.
- Dark Brown-eyed or Darker Skinned Autumn: May appear drab in lighter, muted earth colors. Bright colors are recommended close to the face.
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Makeup Tips:
- Makeup for Beige and Softer Colors: Autumns need makeup to enhance their appearance in beige and softer colors.
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Colors to Avoid:
- Black, Pink, Navy, Gray, Blue-Reds: Autumns should avoid these colors.
- Peach, Periwinkle, Lime Green: Be cautious that these colors are not too pale.
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Letter to Gray-Haired Autumns:
- Specific color recommendations for white, beige, brown, gray, black, navy, blue, turquoise, green, orange, pink, red, burgundy, yellow, purple, gold, and silver.
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Neutrals:
- Foundation of Wardrobe: Oyster white, beige, khaki, camel, dark brown, gold, bronze, and olive are suggested as neutrals forming the foundation of the wardrobe.
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Basics:
- Forest Green, Moss Green, Orange-Red, Bittersweet, and Dark Tomato Red, Rust: These colors are versatile and can be used as basics, sometimes replacing neutrals.
Understanding and embracing these principles can revolutionize an Autumn's shopping experience, ensuring that their wardrobe not only aligns with their personal style but also enhances their natural beauty.
