- Examine the veins in your wrist to find your undertones. Cool undertones wear cool colors, warm wears warm colors, and neutral can wear anything.
- Find your best neutral colors by holding neutral clothes up to your face in a mirror. This is subjective; look for neutrals that complement your skin and hair color.
- Put together outfits that use your best neutrals as a base, and colors that match your undertones on top.
Sort your closet into a “color season” that matches your undertone. Many stylists narrow the color profiles down into “seasons” to help their clients stick to a preselected palette. Typically, “fall” and “spring” colors go well with warm undertones, while “winter” and “summer” colors go well with cool undertones. Now that you know your undertones, pick out clothing that coincides with a matching season of your choice. Some colors in each season are:
- Spring: Warm, pastel colors like soft yellows, pinks, or oranges.
- Summer: Sharper cool colors like sea blue, deep purples, and strong reds.
- Fall: Warm earth tones like burnt oranges, browns, and darker greens.
- Winter: Dark or bright colors with cool undertones, like royal blue, emerald green, or hot pink.