Choosing and matching the colors you wear well is essential to stay on trend while highlighting your best features. Colorimetry helps you choose colors that harmonize with the tones of your skin, hair, and eyes.
By knowing your ideal colors, you'll make your face glow and draw attention to your best features… so you can easily hide little imperfections. Guaranteed mood boost and healthy glow, while giving your style a fresh, youthful touch!
Yes, but which colors suit your complexion best? Identifying 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 colorimetry of the autumn woman?
The autumn woman, as the name suggests, is a woman for whom the colors of the autumn season are a perfect match!
There is also spring-summer colorimetry for women, and winter colorimetry.
PS: The information about autumn colorimetry for women also applies to men.
Do you think you might be an autumn woman? Let's take a test!
Beyoncé, Gigi Hadid, Aishwarya Rai… Beyond their beauty and many talents, they share a unique trait: they all 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 variety 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?
An autumn woman can have hair in the following colors:
- golden blonde;
- light or dark chestnut;
- copper brown;
- auburn;
- warm red.
There's another characteristic: as she ages, her gray hair tends to turn yellow.
What color is your complexion?
One last important point to determine if the autumn color palette 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 makeup or artifice, and in natural light.
The color palette for autumn women
If we had to describe the color palette for an autumn woman, it would be: warm, natural, and slightly muted. Indeed, 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.
To this, add 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 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 showcase flawless looks all year round, an 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;
- A khaki parka;
- A camel jacket;
- Gold, yellow, and wooden accessories (earrings, belts, hair clips, bags, etc.).
Autumn woman 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, as 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? 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 best to choose pieces like bottoms (skirts, pants, shorts, the lower part of a dress, etc.).
Don't see yourself in the autumn color palette? Explore another article that deciphers color profiles for each season. You're sure to find yours!
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