What colour profile for summer women?

How do I know if I'm a "summer" woman?

First of all, let's take a look at the term 'summer' woman and understand what it means. When we talk about a 'summer' woman, we're referring to a profile of women who are particularly suited to a certain colour scheme. By way of illustration, there are also "autumn", "winter" and "spring" women. In theory, every woman falls into one of these seasons, with her own specific shades.

To make the right colour "diagnosis" and therefore optimise the way we use colours, we look at several elements:

• the skin, and more specifically its pigmentation, reflections (undertones) and peculiarities such as freckles;
• eye colour
• hair colour.

On paper, the "summer" woman has the following characteristics:

Skin

- Clear

- Pinkish peach/beige highlights

- Freckles for some

Eye colour

- Green

- Light blue

- Grey blue

- Light brown

Hair colour

- Platinum blonde

- Ash blonde

- Chestnut

- Red or blue-grey highlights

Easily lightened under the effects of the sun

Generally speaking, the facial features of the 'summer' woman show little contrast between complexion, eye colour, hair and eyebrows. Celebrities in this category include Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Fanning, Sharon Stone, Reese Witherspoon..

PS: for best results and to find out if you're a 'summer' woman, you need to carry out the colourimetry tests as naturally as possible. In practice, this means avoiding make-up and observing your natural hair colour.

What are the advantages of the "summer" woman?

The "summer" woman benefits from a soft, delicate colourimetry. When it comes to jewellery, the best materials to enhance the skin are :

• silver
• white gold
• rose gold
• blue or pale pink stones.

As far as make-up is concerned, the most suitable colours for the face are as follows:

• light shades ;
• grey or blue pencil or eyeliner;
• light pink blush;
• nude lips.

What are the colours of the summer woman?

The summer woman's complexion is enhanced and illuminated by a specific colourimetry. Pastel shades, bluish greys, off-white or eggshell, powder blues generally suit them well, but there are sub-categories.

Light summer colours

Light summer" women look their best in light shades. Here's what makes them stand out: pastel colours, baby blue, pale pink, lilac and blue-greens.

Cold summer" colours

Unsurprisingly, these colours are colder. There are many colours containing blue, but not the only ones. Cold summer colours include pinks, blues, cocoa, taupe and soft pastels.

Soft summer" colours

Summer women in the "soft summer" category should swear by matt, desaturated colours. In practice, this means: greys, greige (a mixture of grey and beige), colours with an aged look (pink, turquoise, etc.).

True summer" colours

This is the complete palette for the 'summer' woman. It includes cool, light and matt colours.

Which colours should be avoided for the "summer" woman?

Generally speaking, an ideal summer colour scheme for "summer women" profiles avoids the colours red, orange, yellow, dark purple, brown, mustard and also black. In short, colours that are too warm or too dark should be avoided. They tend to make you look a little tired.

If you're desperate to wear them because you've discovered a colour combination that works well and/or pieces that you particularly like, there's a solution: preferably wear the colours that 'look worst' on you downstairs. If you're wearing a colour that doesn't really suit you, you can also 'correct' it with accessories, such as a scarf around your neck.

PS: while there is an 'ideal' colour scheme for the summer woman, we mustn't forget that each woman has the final say over her wardrobe! After all, fashion is all about having fun. So have fun and adopt the summer colour scheme that's right for you... and the one you love!

PS 2: Don't hesitate to do a few fashion tests to find out what suits you best.