Each of us has her/his own unique color tone. Like fingerprints, they’re completely individual to us. Many people are under the impression that our skin’s pigmentation changes over time, to the extent that a person would need to redo their seasonal color analysis. But this isn’t the case. Once you are sure of what season you fit into, you will never have to ask for color advice again. Your season will never change!
What does happen to us all is a softening of our personal color tone that comes naturally with age. Grey hair and thinner skin bring a beautiful softness to one’s look. And sometimes to complement this process, softer versions of colors can be adopted into the wardrobe: Cooler, less intense colors.
Keep in mind that sometimes what is changing most is how one feels about certain colors that they once felt confident wearing. As women age, they tend to intuitively stay away from the brighter, attention-grabbing colors in their seasonal palette as a result of social conditioning.
Whatever the reason is, it’s okay to feel this way. Personal style and the colors you choose to wear should make you feel great about yourself – not self conscious in any way. And there are still ways to incorporate bold colors into a more subdued wardrobe. If you’re more comfortable in neutral colors, start by wearing those – brown, grey, beige, white, navy, etc. Then, accent your outfit with accessories and jewelry in bold, fun hues from your seasonal palette.
I always advice to stay as close as possible to the natural coloring you were born with because this is the way you look your best. There are a few scenarios when you may want to adjust your colors because of some dramatic changes:
You drastically change your hair color- You try out colored contacts
- You get a killer tan
- After a major life change; e.g. menopause or illness
If your color season has never been assessed, or you want to be 100% sure that you’re using the right palette, ask for my own personal color advice. I’ll work with you to discover what colors will make you look your absolute best.