How to Choose the Right Colors in Clothes

Every woman dreams of looking perfect and unsurpassed. To do this, you need to take into account many subtleties and details. It turns out that it is not enough to choose clothes in style and makeup just because you like it. It is important to consider the phototype and colour-type. These concepts are closely related.





And tonight. "Site" They will try to understand this in as much detail as possible. Learn. colorize Appearance and use it!

To determine the color type is not easy. To do this, you first need to understand the phototype. And the most popular and simple way is the Fitzpatrick scale. Phototypes according to Fitzpatrick are divided into 6 groups depending on the saturation of the dermis with melanin and its reaction to ultraviolet light. The color of the hair and eyes is also taken into account. Let's start with that.





Guidance

1. Celtic phototype
   Representatives of this phototype differ in milky white or porcelain skin color. Freckles are often visible on the face. The eyes of people with Celtic phototype are blue or light green. The hair is often light or red. The skin reacts very poorly to prolonged exposure to the sun. With adverse effects, the skin turns red. Nicole Kidman is a charming owner of the first, or Celtic, phototype.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Bright European phototype
   The color is slightly darker than the first type. Most often these are cream and light beige shades. There are freckles, but they are rare. Representatives of the second phototype are characterized by gray, green and blue eyes. The hair is light or brown. Skin burns quickly in the sun. Among the star representatives of this phototype can be called actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Dark European phototype
   The dermis is much darker: the shade of ivory, sometimes slightly darker. The hair is dark brown or light brown. Brown or gray eyes. The skin reacts better to the sun, the tan lies well. Among the star beauties, Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman have the third phototype.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Mediterranean phototype
   This phototype is characterized by a dark face without freckles and an olive tint of the dermis. The owners of this phototype are distinguished by dark hair and brown eyes. This phototype is more typical for residents of Latin America and Spain. This phototype is practically insensitive to the sun. A bright representative of the Mediterranean phototype is Kim Kardashian.
   
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5. Indonesian phototype
   This phototype is typical for residents of southeastern countries. Representatives of the fifth phototype do not burn in the sun, because their face is dark, bronze and brown. The hair of the owners of this phototype is black, and the eyes are often brown. A great example of the fifth phototype is Lucy Liu.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. African-American phototype
   Here the color of the dermis is dark brown or chocolate. Eyes and hair are black. The phototype is immune to ultraviolet light. Among the star owners of this phototype can be called Rihanna and Halle Berry.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Determining a phototype by a set of certain characteristics is very simple. But why would we know him? First, this knowledge will help you choose the right cosmetic procedures and cosmetics. Secondly, it will help to make the perfect makeup. It is worth taking the example of celebrities with your phototype and studying their experience.

In addition to phototypes, you should also pay attention to the color type of appearance. In many ways, these concepts are related, but the color type helps to choose not only makeup, but also a suitable palette for a wardrobe. Most often, only 4 color types are distinguished: autumn, winter, spring and summer. However, each of these types can be divided into three more.





And we want to present an extended scheme of color types. It is more detailed and will help you to determine your color type as accurately as possible. Let's figure it out.

Color types of appearance

1. Bright summer
   People with the first or second phototype (most often the first) fall into this category. The main distinguishing features: light eyes, hair of cold and light shade and the same skin. The palette for this color type should also be light and light. It is best to choose pastel tones, muted and cold shades. Bright colors will drown out the natural shades of the face and hair, disharmony will occur. Gentle nude and pastel tones are your option.
   
   Suitable colors: light gray, gray blue, cocoa, dark gray, pink, coral, salmon, bright red, blue-green, dark blue, sky blue, light blue, lavender.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Cold summer
   This color type also has a first or second phototype (often a second). This color type is characterized by light gray, blue, dark gray, gray-green and light blue eyes. Hair is slightly darker than in bright summer. Characteristic shades: light brown, blond, dark brown and brown. The shade of hair is cold. The palette for a cold summer is restrained and muted. You should also avoid bright colors, but do not overdo it with dark ones. Suitable colors: light gray, gray blue, cocoa, light brown, dark gray, cold pink, fuchsia, burgundy, turquoise, jade, green, sea wave color, lavender.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Mild summer
   Phototype two or three. Shades: beige or ivory colors. Eyes are gray-blue and brown, and hair is brown and dark. There could be blondes. For this color type, warmer tones are suitable. Pastels and nude also look good, but their cold tone slightly does not suit this color type. Good fit light gray, dark gray, cocoa, pink, crimson, deep pink, soft colors of fuchsia, burgundy, light green, turquoise, jade, green, dark green, dark blue, lavender, purple, turquoise.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Deep autumn
   This color type includes owners of the third and fourth phototype. Most often it is a warm beige, neutral beige, olive shade. The hair of this color type is brown, chestnut or black, and the eyes are dark brown, black, brown or dark green. Suitable colors: black, light yellow, peach, terracotta, salmon, dark red, red, dark pink, lemon yellow, sandy, jade, warm turquoise, sky blue, Chinese blue, dark purple, purple.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. A mild autumn
   This color type is distinguished by warm shades of the third and fourth phototype. It can be beige, warm beige, golden brown and an ivory hue. The hair of the owners of this color type is brown, golden with light or red glare, and the eyes are light brown, light brown, blue or gray-green. Representatives of this color type can safely use bright shades in clothes and makeup, but with a slight mutedness. Suitable colors: brown, medium gray, sandy, khaki, gray, light peach, dark pink, light coral, coral, terracotta, mint, emerald turquoise, turquoise, jade, purple, eggplant.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Warm autumn
   Representatives of this color type most often have a third, fourth or fifth phototype. Shades that can be: bronze, golden brown, golden beige, ivory or warm beige. In this case, the hair can be golden brown, dark red, strawberry blonde or golden blond. That’s for sure who can safely wear bright clothes and makeup. Warm shades are also good, but do not forget about rich dark colors. Suitable shades: camel, khaki, coffee, brown, cream, dark brown, light salmon, dark peach, salmon, terracotta, eggplant, light yellow, emerald turquoise, turquoise, purple.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. Deep winter
   Very interesting color type. The dermis in its representatives is most often the fifth or sixth phototype, medium-beige, brown or olive color. Eyes are black, dark brown, and hair is brown, gray-steel or black. Dark and cold shades of hair and eyes representatives of deep winter need to compensate with light and bright colors in clothes and makeup. However, you should not overdo it, too warm tones can deprive the image of harmony. Suitable colors: black, dark brown, light grey, gray, bright pink, red, eggplant, mint, lemon yellow, light green, emerald green, olive, purple, transparent turquoise.
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. Clean winter
   The dermis of this color type is light, milky white, neutral-beige or pale olive. This is the second, third and fourth phototype. Hair is black, chestnut, brown or dark brown. Eyes are bright blue, green or nut color. This color type is also suitable for bright colors, saturated. Suitable shades: medium gray, black, light gray, dark gray, cold blue, cold lavender, lavender, cold pink, bright red, raspberry, crimson pink, eggplant, cold yellow, golden yellow, warm turquoise, emerald turquoise, purple, dark purple, dark blue.
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Cold winter
   This is an incredibly interesting type of appearance where hair and face contrast with each other. The dermis of representatives of this color type is light and even pale, often the first phototype, but maybe the second. Hair is black, silver or a shade of salt with pepper. Eyes are dark gray or bright blue. In the palette for representatives of this color type should not be warm shades, they spoil the image. Bright colors are welcome, of course, but they should all be cool. Suitable shades: light grey, medium grey, dark grey, black, dark brown, pink, bright pink, purple, burgundy, cold blue, cold pink, lemon yellow, emerald turquoise, red, purple, dark blue, dark purple.
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. Bright spring
    Here we go to the spring representatives. Here are the owners of the second and third phototype. Shades: ivory, peach or pink-beige. Hair is light, golden blonde, ash blonde or light brown. Eyes are most often blue, green, turquoise or light brown. Warm and gentle shades are for you. Suitable colors: camel, khaki, light gray, charcoal blue, dark brown, pastel pink, soft pink, salmon, coral, watermelon, fuchsia, bright red, cream, light green, bright golden yellow, blue-green.
    
    
    
    
    
    
11. Clean spring
    This color type is dominated by more saturated and warm tones of the dermis: bronze, warm brown, light peach, but maybe porcelain. Representatives of this color type can have phototypes from the first to the fifth. A distinctive feature is a soft combination of a warm shade of face and hair. Hair in this case can be from medium to dark brown or even black. Eyes are green, golden brown or topaz colors.
    
    Most of all, bright and saturated shades are suitable for this color type. Suitable colors: dark blue, gray, black, light gray, turquoise, yellow, mint, green, dark green, transparent turquoise, warm turquoise, blue, purple, purple, gray, peach, salmon, red, pastel pink, bright pink.
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. Warm spring
    In this color type, the face has a bronze, golden-beige shade, maybe in freckles. The hair of representatives of this type is light brown, golden, red. It can also be strawberry or golden blonde. Eyes are light green, topaz colors or green olives. At the same time, delicate and bright colors will suit this color type perfectly. Suitable shades: camel, bronze, golden brown, dark brown, light grey, gray green, peach, light orange, coral, light brown, green, light green, emerald turquoise, jade.
    
    
    
    
    
    

If you can not determine your color type, do not worry, this video will definitely help you!

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It is amazing how many color types there are and how they differ from each other. The colors that suit them also differ. This is very important to consider when preparing a wardrobe and selecting cosmetics. We hope you will be helped by this useful crib. Have you decided on your color type yet?