Master the Art of Fashion Color Matching: Find the Perfect Hues for Every Season
What is Colorimetry in Fashion?
Fashion color matching is the art of choosing clothing and accessory colors that complement your natural features. This includes your hair, eye, and skin tones. Understanding the principles of color matching allows you to create harmonious and flattering outfits all year long. By adapting your color choices to the different seasons, you can take advantage of hues that will make you shine in any light. Let’s dive into the perfect colors for each season and discover how they can transform your look.
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First understand the colors before associating them with your perfect season thanks to color temperatures!
According to their psychological temperature, colors are divided into two categories: cold colors (blue, green, violet) evoking water and ice; warm colors (yellow, red, orange) associated with the sun and fire.
Now it is important to know your season by matching the colors that are best for you!
The 4 seasons method popularized by Carole Jackson is based on the two-dimensional theory of Johannes Itten which classifies colors according to 2 criteria: cold-warm and light-dark. Working in pairs, there are either 2 cold seasons (Summer, Winter) opposed to 2 warm seasons (Spring, Autumn); or 2 light seasons (Spring, Summer) opposed to 2 dark seasons (Autumn, Winter).
Spring: Radiance and Freshness
In spring, nature awakens with an explosion of fresh and vibrant colors, clear and warm. It is the season of light and bright hues that evoke rebirth.
Perfect colors: Pastels (baby pink, sky blue, mint green), floral hues (lavender, coral, chick yellow), and warm neutrals (beige, ivory, camel).
Pastel and floral colours reflect the softness and lightness of the season. They bring freshness to your wardrobe and highlight a luminous complexion, typical of the first rays of sunshine after winter. For people with a golden complexion, golden blonde, Venetian or red hair.
Summer: Vibrance and Lightness
Summer is synonymous with sunny days and warm evenings. Bright and vibrant colours dominate, but above all cold and light colours, reminiscent of holidays, the sea and moments of relaxation.
Perfect Colors: Bright hues (turquoise, fuchsia, lemon yellow), light and cool colors (cobalt blue, coral) bright whites.
Bright, light colours capture the energy of summer and perfectly complement a tan. They add vitality to your look and are ideal for outdoor events and summer parties. F or people with a rosy complexion, ash blonde or brown hair.
Autumn: Warmth and Wealth
Fall is a transitional season where nature takes on warm, dark colors. It’s the perfect time to incorporate deep, earthy hues into your wardrobe.
Perfect Colors: Earthy tones (brown, rust, olive green), jewel tones (burgundy, emerald, gold), and warm neutrals (ochre, camel).
Why: Autumn colours reflect the richness and warmth of the season. They add depth to your look and create a comforting atmosphere, perfect for cooler days and cosy evenings. For those with golden complexions, dark red, auburn or brown hair.
Winter: Radiance and Sophistication
Winter brings an atmosphere of purity and sophistication. Cool colors and neutral tones take over, evoking snow and the calm of the season.
Perfect Colors: Cool hues (ice blue, silver, snow white), deep colors (black, navy, plum), and bright reds.
Winter colours add a touch of sophistication and elegance to your look. The cool, deep hues contrast beautifully with the paleness of winter and bring a sense of luxury and mystery. F or people with rosy complexions, brown, black or grey hair, and dark skin.
That's it, you can create harmonious and flattering outfits that reflect the energy of each season. So, explore, experiment and have fun with colors to be radiant all year long!