Choosing and matching the right colors is essential to stay on trend while highlighting your natural beauty. Colorimetry helps you choose shades that harmonize with your skin, hair, and eye tones.
By knowing your ideal colors, you'll make your face glow and highlight your best features… so you can easily play down any little imperfections. Get ready for a boost of confidence and a fresh, glowing look—it's an instant mood-lifter!
Yes, but which colors truly flatter your complexion? Finding the right color palette isn't always easy! Which shades from the color wheel should you wear (and which ones to avoid…) to look radiant?
What defines the autumn color profile?
The autumn woman, as the name suggests, is a woman for whom autumnal colors are a perfect match!
There is also the spring-summer colorimetry for women, and winter colorimetry for women.
PS: The information about the autumn color profile for women also applies to men.
Do you think you have an autumn profile? Let's take a quick test!
Beyoncé, Gigi Hadid, Aishwarya Rai… Beyond their beauty and many talents, they share a unique trait: all of them have an 'autumn' color profile.
What are the characteristics associated with autumn colorimetry? Discover your profile in just a few minutes!
What color are your eyes?
Autumn women's eyes can display a range of shades. They can be:
- hazel;
- brown with golden or copper highlights;
- dark brown;
- green;
- blue-green.
Golden highlights are quite common.
What color is your hair?
Autumn women can have hair in the following shades:
- golden blonde;
- light or dark chestnut;
- copper brown;
- auburn;
- warm red.
It also has a unique trait: as it ages, gray hair tends to turn yellow.
What color is your complexion?
One last key point to determine if autumn colorimetry suits you: analyze your skin, especially its tones and undertones. If you have golden undertones, olive highlights, or a bronze or chocolate hue, there's a good chance you're an autumn woman!
It's also worth noting that autumn women tend to tan easily and often have a radiant complexion, whatever the season.
Finally, their skin sometimes features freckles.
PS: For the test to be accurate, you need to observe your hair, skin, and eyes without any enhancements and in natural light.
The color palette for Autumn women
If we had to describe the color palette for Autumn women, it would be: warm, natural, and slightly muted. In fact, Autumn women are enhanced by warm tones. Among them, you'll find colors like:
- yellow (e.g., mustard, ochre, etc.);
- red (e.g., brick);
- orange (e.g., terracotta);
- vintage rose and salmon.
Add to this a nature-inspired palette with brown, khaki, camel, vibrant green, and beige.
Finally, you might be wondering about the different shades of blue, a color often loved in fashion? For women with Autumn coloring, only the following shades are recommended:
- dark turquoise;
- petrol blue;
- teal blue.
In short, these are blue shades with warm undertones.
> Also worth reading: Which colors suit me best?
How should you do your makeup as an Autumn woman?
Makeup is the finishing touch to any look. For a perfectly polished style, choose shades that evoke the warmth of earth and nature.
The ideal makeup? The perfect look always starts with a red-orange, terracotta, tomato, or golden brown lipstick for the boldest among you.
You can also go for a rust, copper, or saffron blush.
How should you dress as an Autumn woman?
To create flawless looks all year round, the autumn woman's wardrobe should include a few essential pieces. Let's go over the must-haves (excluding tops and bottoms):
- a beige trench coat;
- an olive parka;
- a camel jacket;
- gold, yellow, and wood-accented accessories (earrings, belts, hair clips, bags, etc.).
Autumn women's trends
Looking for trendy and timeless pieces for your "autumn woman" profile? At Elora, you're in the right place. You'll find clothing to help you build the perfect wardrobe, tailored to your color style.
What not to do as an autumn woman
Some colors don't suit autumn women because they can make your complexion look dull and tired. The main culprits are cool colors!
Here are some specific examples of colors to avoid:
- pastel shades;
- black;
- white;
- pink;
- purple;
- neon colors.
Good to know
What about autumn women who want to wear colors outside their ideal color palette? Well, even if the choice isn't perfect, nothing stops fashion lovers from breaking the rules.
To soften the dulling effect of a "non-suitable" color, simply avoid wearing it close to your face. It's better to choose this color for bottoms (skirts, pants, shorts, the lower part of a dress, etc.).
Don't see yourself in the autumn color palette? Discover another article that breaks down the color profiles associated with each season. You're sure to find the one that suits you!
