Summer types: summer colours & outfit ideas
Which colours suit a summer type?
Would you like to find out whether summer colours would suit you? This practical guide will help you to find out whether you are a summer type. In this guide you will also be able to find out about which colours will suits you the best. We will also show you the different summer types such as cool, soft and light. Our guide will help you to stand out in colours that suit you.
What is a summer type?
To find out whether you are a summer type, you need to have a look at your skin, hair and eye colour. These will give you valuable clues about your colour type. Typically, a summer type has a light appearance with a low colour intensity and cool undertones. Below we have listed what typical characteristics a summer type has:
Hair: cool blonde tones to light ashy brown
Eye colour: blue, grey, green, amber
Skin tone: light, with a bluish, pink undertone. In summer your skin will tan slowly and may turn a bit reddish
Are you not sure about your skin undertone? You can find helpful tips in the following article: Colour analysis: finding your colour type.
Colours that suit a summer type
Colours such as azure and the bright summer sun or colourful summer flowers in bloomprovide valuable clues as to which shades are particularly flattering for summer types. As a summer type, you can wear cool and light colours with little intensity. They complement your appearance and will make you shine.
The best colours for summer types:
Light red tones, for example, mauve, blush or cherry
Cool blue tones, for example, sky blue, azure or dove blue
Different shades of pastel green, for example, mint green or grey green
Yellow with a cool undertone, for example, lemon yellow, pastel yellow
Tip: Summer types can opt for basics in off-white or grey. Black clothing will create a strong contrast to the lighter shades, which could make you look washed out. A good alternative to black is dark blue. Dark blue is a softer shade which will flatter your skin perfectly and can be combined well with the other cool colours in your colour palette.
The different summer types
Not all summer types are the same. There are also different summer types, which differ slightly in terms of brightness, saturation and temperature. Below we will show you the different summer types:
Cool summer type | Light summer type | Soft summer type | |
Eye colour: | Blue and grey tones | Blue and grey tones | Grey-blue, green and amber |
Hair colour: | Light ash blond, light to dark ash brown | Light ash blonde, ash brown or light red | Light to medium ash brown, dark ash blonde |
Skin tone: | Cool beige, greige | Light beige, pink | Cool beige with a neutral undertone |
Tanning: | Tans slower | Tans slower | Tans slower |
Cool summer type: colours & outfit ideas
Do you have ash blonde or ash brown hair, grey blue eyes and light skin with a cool greige undertone? Then you may be a cool summer type. This colour type, also known as deep summer, is the coolest type of the three sub-types and has similarities to a winter type. A cool undertone is therefore the most important characteristic of a cool summer type.
If you think you are a cool summer type based on characteristics mentioned above, you should go for cool and light colours with a blue undertone. Below we have listed some colours which will suit a cool summer type:
Red: rose red, pastel pink, violet, lilac
Green: mint green, green blue
Blue: ice blue, royal blue, dark blue
Neutral colours: light and dark grey tones and blue
How to put together a stylish look for a cool summer type:
Outfits for cool summer types: you should include items of clothing in light and dark grey or blue tones in your wardrobe. The accent colours in your colour palette go perfectly with these neutral tones and create a fantastic look.
Jewellery: you should opt for silver jewellery, which will flatter your skin tone.
Make-up: you should opt for soft and cool colours when it comes to make-up. Why not try a pink lipstick and a pink blusher? You can also use blue or grey-blue eyeliner to make your eyes stand out. However, you should avoid using make-up with darker tones, as this can make you look washed out.
Accessories: you can also opt for handbags, hats and scarves in colours from a cool winter style. This is also a great way to experiment with different colour combinations.
Light summer type: colours & outfit ideas
A light summer type typically has very pale, pink skin, blue greyish eyes and ash blonde to ash brown hair. Most light summer types had light blonde hair as a child and later developed ash blonde or ash brown hair.
If you think you are a cool summer type based on characteristics mentioned above, you should go for bright and cool colours. Below we have listed some colours which will suit a light summer type:
Red: light coral red, powder pink
Yellow: pale lemon yellow
Green: light mint green, pastel jade
Blue: ice blue, sky blue, aquamarine, light lavender with a blue tint
Neutral colours: grey tones, soft white
How to put together a stylish look for a light summer type:
Outfits for light summer types: light colours combined with each other look great on a light summer type. A monochromatic look always looks particularly elegant and stylish. You can also put together an outfit with similar colours.
Light summer colours in winter: even in winter, you can still wear light summer colours. How about a winter coat in pastel colours or white? This will create a nice contrast, especially on a gloomy winter’s day.
Make-up: subtle make-up is best suited to light summer types. You will look fabulous with some light and matt eyeshadow, a blusher in shades of pink and a pink lipstick.
Jewellery: it’s best to wear jewellery with a cool undertone, as this will suit you the best. In addition to silver, you can also try white gold or rose gold. However, make sure that the gold tones are not too bright.
Accessories: choose jewellery in light colours, which will complete your look and make you look fantastic.
Colour wheel in the world of fashion
A colour wheel in the world of fashion shows colours in a fixed order. Complementary colours are opposite each other in the circle and similar colours are next to each other. A colour wheel makes it easier to determine which colours will go with your outfits. The colour wheel will also help you with eye make-up. To make your eyes stand out, opt for similar tones. For green eyes, for example, this would be a dark violet colour.
Soft summer type: colours & outfit ideas
Light summer types typically have a beige skin undertone and ash brown or dark ash blonde hair. Their eye colour can vary between green, grey-blue and amber. Soft summer types can also gently blend their contours, which will create a harmonious overall appearance.
As a soft summer type, you can wear muted and rather cool colours. In comparison to the other summer types, a soft summer type has the fewest cold tones which is why they have a couple of similarities to an autumn type. They can also wear bolder colours.
The best colours for soft summer types:
Red: berry red, dark pink, dark purple
Green: pastel jade, a soft blue green tone
Blue: toned down navy blue, sky blue
Neutral colours: white, grey tones, taupe
How to put together a stylish look for a soft summer type:
Outfits for soft summer types: put together an outfit that has a neutral colour and an accent colour. You could combine berry red and grey, for example. A tone-on-tone look always looks very good. The individual tones can also be slightly lighter or darker. If you would like to make a statement, you can also put together an outfit with similar colours from your colour wheel.
Jewellery: a soft summer type can wear both gold and silver jewellery.
Make-up: subtle and neutral make-up with matt and soft colours is ideal for your colour type. Avoid overly dark or warm coloured make-up.
Accessories: you can finish off your outfit in style with a chic handbag or a casual scarf. Button: Accessories for soft summer types
Accessories for soft summer types
Conclusion: summer types can choose from light, cool and muted colours
Beautiful summer shades really suit summer types. Colours such as blue, green and pink will make you stand out and look fresh. There are also different summer types, such as light, soft and cool, which differ slightly in their appearance. Once you have found out which summer type you are, you can easily choose clothes and make-up that will suit you perfectly.
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