Autumn type: autumn colour palette, characteristics & outfit ideas

Are you wondering if you might be an autumn type? In this article we will show you the characteristics of an autumn type and which colour palette will look particularly good on you. We will also explain the differences between a warm, deep and soft autumn type. Furthermore, we will give you suitable outfit suggestions and practical styling tips.

What are the characteristics of an autumn type?

You can recognise an autumn type by their undertone, hair and eye colour. An autumn type has an overall warm undertone with medium to high contrast. Characteristics of an autumn type are:

• Hair: warm brown, golden, and red tones

• Eye colour: hazel, dark brown, greenish brown, blue with a warm undertone

• Skin tone: fair with freckles or a warm and dark skin tone

Which colours suit an autumn type? An overview of the autumn colour palette

The colours of autumn leaves already give you a good idea which colours suit an autumn type. Golden yellow, burgundy and olive green tones look particularly flattering on an autumn type and harmonise perfectly with their appearance.

This means, as an autumn type you can wear warm, rich and earthy tones.

The best colours for an autumn type are:

• Earthy and rich red tones, such as burgundy or terracotta

• Warm yellow and orange tones, such as mustard and pumpkin

• Muted green tones, such as moss green and olive green

• Rich and earthy brown tones, such as golden brown

• Warm blue tones, such as teal

Tip: When looking for basics for an autumn type you can opt for warm brown tones, such as camel or dark brown. Green tones, such as olive are good base colours for your wardrobe. It is a good idea to avoid black items of clothing, as the strong contrast can make you look washed out. A more flattering alternative is a warm grey (mixed with green or brown tones). Pastel tones don’t suit autumn types and will make you look pale.

As a warm autumn type with these features, you can wear rich and warm colours. The following colours suit a warm autumn type perfectly:

• Red: copper, dark orange

• Green: khaki, olive, moss green

• Brown: golden brown, musk, chocolate

• Yellow: mustard yellow

• Neutral tones: camel, warm grey, beige, champagne

You can finish off your look by matching your make-up, jewellery and accessories to your colour type. Below we have put together the best tips for warm autumn types:

• Warm autumn colour palette and base colours: brown tones and grey or blue tones with a warm undertone are the right choice for your basics. They harmonise well with the accent colours of your colour palette and create a harmonious overall appearance.

• Jewellery: as a seasonal type with a warm undertone, gold jewellery will suit your skin tone particularly well.

• Make-up: to make your seasonal type stand out, warm and slightly muted colours are key. For example, choose an eye shadow palette in warm, matt and rich hues. It is better to avoid shimmering eye shadow or eye shadow with blue tones as these can make you look pale. Opt for eyeliner and mascara in a warm brown tone, as black can make you look washed out. An orange or red lipstick with a warm undertone adds a great accent and looks good on a warm autumn type.

• Accessories: choose colour-coordinated accessories to finish off your look perfectly. For example, you could add a handbag in a warm brown tone or dark orange or make a fashion statement by adding a camel-coloured hat.

Stylish accessories for warm autumn types

• Red: rust, claret, dark berry

• Green: dark olive green, dark bluish green

• Yellow: golden yellow

• Blue: bluish green, medium-dark navy blue

• Neutral tones: warm white, cream, warm and dark brown tones, warm grey

The following tips will help you put together stylish looks for a dark autumn type:

• Dark autumn colour palette: a clever way to put together an outfit from your colour palette is to combine complementary colours (such as aubergine with bluish green) or combine a base colour with an accent colour.

• Jewellery: the characteristic warm undertone of your seasonal type makes gold jewellery look particularly beautiful on your skin.

• Make-up: as a deep autumn type with an overall darker appearance, you can opt for warm and rich tones in your make-up. A warm eye shadow in dark earthy tones, an eyeliner in your eye colour and a lipstick in dark berry tones make you look vital and are an optimal look for you. As a deep autumn type, the darker your skin tone, hair and eye colour, the darker your make-up can be.

• Accessories: you can finish off your look and make a statement with a practical cross-over bag, a soft scarf or a pair of stylish sunglasses from your colour palette.

Stylish accessories for deep autumn types

The following colours look particularly flattering on a soft autumn type:

• Red: soft burgundy, fig, salmon

• Green: sage green, soft bluish green, khaki

• Yellow: buttermilk

• Blue: warm navy, dark turquoise

• Neutral tones: warm grey, soft white, soft taupe

Below we have put together some outfit ideas and styling tips which are perfect for a soft autumn type:

• Soft autumn colour palette: as a soft autumn type you can put together looks in colours that lie between warm and cool,for example, berry with dark grey. Monochromatic outfits also look great on you. With your colour palette, make sure not to choose colours that are too bright, warm or light. This could otherwise cause your soft appearance to fade into the background and make your outfit stand out too much.
  Tip: if you are a fan of patterns and prints, as a soft autumn type you can opt for delicate patterns without hard lines.

• Jewellery: as a soft autumn type, you can wear silver as well as gold jewellery.

• Make-up: you can also use make-up to complement your soft appearance. A natural look is the perfect choice. For example, you can use a light, warm bronzer, a subtle eye shadow, a peachy rouge, brown mascara and a lipstick in soft berry tones. This will make you radiate vitality!

• Tip: if you want to go for a more dramatic look, for example for a wedding, then go for smokey eyes in brown tones and a darker shade of lipstick.

• Accessories: as a soft autumn type, accessories from your colour palette will complement your look perfectly. A handbag in taupe, a sage green scarf or a salmon-coloured hat will finish off your look.

Trendy accessories for soft autumn types

Conclusion: autumn types look great in warm, deep and rich colours

Autumn types are characterised by golden or olive undertones, brown and copper-coloured hair and brown, green or hazel eyes. Earthy and natural tones suit this seasonal type particularly well, such as nuances like rust, bright orange and deep green. There are three different autumn sub-types which all have slightly different features. Depending on your sub-type, you can wear either vibrant, deeper or softer colours to make you stand out.

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