https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:09:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1898784 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:01:48 +0000 jussie 1898784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm I would like to try to do this more as I agree that it looks good when implemented. However I’m super prone to liking the challenge of making difficult combinations work!<br /> My eyes are a dark grey/blue, so I find navy is a good colour on me, and also silver and heathered (white flecked) colours work with the ashier parts of my hair. However dark grey is not great... it really depends on things being the exact right shade.<br /> Even though my colouring is generally summery, I have almost black eyebrows, so I feel like black can work on me too, depending on the fabric.<br /> It’s all very interesting.<br /> I’ve only just discovered the concept of bookending, and I’m interested to experiment with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1898660 Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:49:14 +0000 Chiara 1898660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, as a fair blonde (not dissimilar colouring to Angie, actually), it is really important that I don't go too dark and that any contrast in patterns, or in the outfit overall, is carefully considered. Too much dark-to-light contrast (i.e. colour value) quickly overwhelms me. I do love 'bookending', and this is how I discovered the magic of a metallic shoe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1898293 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:09:25 +0000 Carla 1898293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My colouring has changed in the past 5 years - from dark copper penny red hair to a mix of red and white that reads as sandy or strawberry blonde, and creamy skin with golden freckles to slightly ruddy from Rosecea.</p> <p>I used to wear eggplant, colbalt, Emerald, turquoise, brown, maroon, mustard, orange. Now my wardrobe is comprised of safe neutrals - black, lots of blue, white, and pale grey/silver. My happy colour is tomatoe red and it is represented in my wardrobe as well. I am adding beige/khaki since it bookends my natural hair colour better than cognac (which worked better in the past.)</p> <p>Wine, olive, and mustard used to look great close to my face and highlighted my hazel eyes. I'm not sure what works well close to my face now, though white seems to be good as does a weird dusty grey-lilac that is hard to find. My colouring is low contrast, but it does not affect the depth of the colours I wear, though I may be intuitively leaning towards faded colours and mid tones, and I am loving white more and more!</p> <p>My favourite patterns are stripes (which run counter to my somewhat curvy athletic shape). I also like large florals and they are on my shopping list. I think the rounded shape of the florals I like best repeat the rounded shape of my curly hair.</p> <p>Like I said earlier, I am struggling a bit with colour as I adjust to seeing myself more as a blonde person than the redhead I was. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1898290 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:01:27 +0000 April 1898290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, my coloring definitely comes into play.</p> <p>I have light Caucasian skin, dark hair (about 2/3 gray but still coloring to a deep cool brown), and green eyes. Not the green that can read as a brownish-hazelly neutral until one looks closely, but a pale green that's a definite color. I wear lipstick. &nbsp;</p> <p>That's usually enough color for me.&nbsp; &nbsp;Like Angie's Greg, I tend to consider brown and olive colors.&nbsp; I occasionally wear deep blue-green or&nbsp; silvery purples, but mostly I stick to whites, creams, grays, blacks, and cooler taupey-beiges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1898280 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:30:34 +0000 The Cat 1898280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara L., I found this post of yours, where the ensemble you are wearing in #1 and #2 is echoing your natural colouring in a very beautiful way:<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---olive-polka-dots-burnout-velvet" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....out-velvet</a><br /> So I'll just encourage you to wear colours like those more often (and less black). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1898024 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:10:50 +0000 Anonymous 1898024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always feel better when my outfit has some blue in it. My eyes are blue and I’m pretty sure that is part of the reason why I feel so good in blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897941 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:59:55 +0000 rachylou 1897941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking more, I think I have to say that my best browns are dark like my eyes... not a milk chocolate... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897936 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:19:44 +0000 Sara L. 1897936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, interesting concept.&nbsp; I don't think I do this though.&nbsp; My hair is brown and I have green eyes.&nbsp; However, I don't wear much brown or green.&nbsp; I wear a lot of black which isn't echoed anywhere in my coloring.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897933 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:54:19 +0000 The Cat 1897933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all very much for interesting and inspirational comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897838 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:27:53 +0000 Christina F. 1897838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I happen to prefer the colors that look best on me as colors: blues, greens, some reds. I gravitate towards those colors. I don't wear a lot of white near my face - I do have a yellow undertone to my skin, and when I tried on stark white wedding dresses, I looked ill. I also stay away from yellow for that reason. I could wear yellow accessories, but generally it's not my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897836 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:25:37 +0000 texstyle 1897836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this most of the time - green to match eye color, deep red for lip color and golden light tans mixed into patterns or used for shoes and handbag color. I also like some dusty corals which would bring out the rosy cheek tones. It's taken me a while to realized (and accept) that gold jewelry is still much better for me even with changing hair going lighter grey/white as I still have a lot of golden undertones in the hair and skin. I like slightly dirty whites and also some bright white, esp. in summer. I don't like yellow on me or yellow whites (many ivory colors are wrong).</p> <p>But contrast also works for me - I love navy/ink and also charcoal grey - they seem to contrast with the warmer tones in a good way. I love wearing charcoal gray on top with gold jewelry for instance. Navy works the same way for me. Forest green is probably my all time favorite color - I can never seem to get enough of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897826 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:32:34 +0000 Ginger 1897826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a fascinating way to look at color! My coloring very strongly influences the colors I wear, but I never really considered&nbsp;<i>matching&nbsp;</i>my natural colors in my clothing. Except for blue for my eyes. But my coloring is&nbsp;<i>both&nbsp;</i>warm and cool. And fairly high contrast, too. The warmth is mostly in my hair, which is that common blend of blonde and brown with red.&nbsp;<i>Tawny&nbsp;</i>is a good word. Or toffee/taffy. Cognac in footwear. There has to be some warmth in my skin, but overall it is very pink and white with blue veins. I just have a couple of pairs of shoes in cognac.</p> <p>Instead I focus on <i>coordinating</i> my clothing colors with my coloring. I can wear both warm and cool colors; my favorites tend to be warmish cools. Blues are obvious, but also all sorts of pinks and reds and even coral. Greens are surprisingly terrific; I think they make my hair look red but have enough blue to remain cool. Emerald and kelly are great, as is leaf green. Butter yellow and true yellow are good. And white is my light neutral of choice, not cream. Rose gold is my metal - warmer than silver but not nearly as warm as yellow gold.&nbsp;Royal purple feels almost too cool, but I like lavender, which feels warmer.</p> <p> &nbsp;The colors I avoid are extremes: the very warm (mustard, oranges, tan and beige) and the very cool (fuchsia, silver grey, very light blue). And maybe because I'm high contrast, I&nbsp;<i>love&nbsp;</i>high contrast combinations that fall just short of black and white starkness. Like a deep lavender sweater with pastel floral skirt. Or pale pink dress with navy shoes. And my white puffer with dark winter burgundies, greens, and navies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897821 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:15:19 +0000 Angie 1897821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SUCH a great read. I enjoyed your replies, ladies.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>The Cat</b>, to answer your question. YES and NO. I love to wear all sorts of whites &nbsp;across ALL wardrobe items - (from bright optical white right and cream through to bone, tan and stone) - because those colours are repeated in my hair, teeth and the whites of my eyes. I have big eyes, so the whites are brighter than the dark green of the iris.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear olive which matches my eyes - but it's <i>not</i> a signature happy colour.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm a Warm Spring and wear lots of signature sour brights that complement my complexion, <i>but are not repeated in it.</i> The orange-y based colours though, "match" my peaches and cream skin tone.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897815 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:56:21 +0000 lyn67 1897815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not exclusively, but yes! I am&nbsp; always happy and feel extremely well dressed when I can integrate my natural colors(eyes, hair and skin)&nbsp; to my outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897808 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:32:39 +0000 RobinF 1897808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting question. I don't think I do that, although it could explain my love for gray since I have gray-ish blue-ish eyes. And maybe that is why I struggle with light shoes since I have dark hair? However, I did realize several years ago that I need high contrast because of my dark hair and pale face. Medium tones and tonal looks don't work well against my face but I can wear them with a contrasting black or white top underneath and they work fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns/page/2#post-1897801 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:55:48 +0000 tulle 1897801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No question, and my colors are the same as yours: the ones linked to "Summer" coloring. They don't look exciting in the closet--just a sea of blues, grays, taupe and off-white, with touches of raspberry pink and cherry red--but they come alive with my skin, hair and eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897766 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 05:23:55 +0000 Anonymous 1897766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH, yes! I search out colors that echo colors of my hair, skin or eyes. As for prints, I even try to search out those that will add the look of curves to my body... Those that have a curvy look to them. Although I am small, I prefer large prints to small ditzy ones unless they create the look of an interesting texture.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897764 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 04:59:09 +0000 Greyscale 1897764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes and no. I used to think I looked good in russet colors that matched my hair, but I actually think they're not best on me (though not bad either). My skin is so fair and pink-based that the autumn colors don't work as well as paler shades.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course these days I mostly only wear black, but I've been considering what shade of light pink would be a good combo with my skin. Too pale and it looks like I'm not wearing anything...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897730 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:56:59 +0000 The Cat 1897730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, thank you for your kind words. Interesting that you match your hair to your footwear (or rather, vice versa? ) but feel the need for some contrast in your clothes. It makes sense. And I love your colourful style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897722 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:30:57 +0000 Anonymous 1897722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I am reading your post I am thinking of the great tips I too have read on this and other sites mentioned. But even more so- A while ago I checked out a book by David Zyla called Color Your Style or Color of Style (same book just published under 2 different names)&nbsp; He has you intimately explore the color of your eyes, skin/blood vessels and hair to find the best colors for you to wear.&nbsp; When I followed the instructions I figured out that wearing those colors indeed garnered the most compliments, made me feel most confident and really forced me to streamline my wardrobe.&nbsp; I make fewer mistakes in my purchases when I follow the trifecta-eyes, skin and hair.&nbsp; You would be surprised what you learn by "studying" your own trifecta! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897718 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:04:48 +0000 Sal 1897718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting post and I can see what you mean The Cat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I have seen with hair change colours that different colours and patterns look better on people.&nbsp; And certainly dark haired people wear blacks well and blondes often wear light neutrals wear.</p> <p>For myself - tan/mid skin, dark golden blonde hair, grey/green eyes - I do match my hair to my footwear (tan/camel/cognac) but rarely to my clothes,&nbsp; I do like greens and blues on me, but grey is harder.&nbsp; I struggle a bit with clothing in the nude, blush, camel colourings - it can be done but I definitely need some contrast with it.&nbsp; So I am not sure.....</p> <p>I do think people with high contrast colouring look brilliant in high contrast clothes, a people with delicate colouring often look stunning in delicate colours.&nbsp; I am somewhere in the middle of that.</p> <p>The Cat I agree that you look very good with touches of grey, blue and light neutrals.&nbsp; I can't remember seeing you in red but I can imagine that looking great too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897665 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:23:10 +0000 Cardiff girl 1897665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting to read this post and the responses to it.l think that some people have intuitive understanding of their colouring and always seem to pick out the most flattering colours for them.l m not sure that it’s always a case if mimicking their own colouring sometimes contrast and complement seem to bring out colours better than a match.I m definitely drawn to clothing primarily by the colour and have to make an active effort not to buy clothing purely on this basis! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897662 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:11:41 +0000 JAileen 1897662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have silver hair and hazel eyes. I limited my colors to grey, blue and olive. I decided to limit my colors after a trip proved to me how easy it was to pack and make outfits with just a few colors. Lately I added pale pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897653 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 17:34:16 +0000 Staysfit 1897653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I needed to think about this for a few minutes, and even went to look in my closet. I wear lots of color because it makes me happy, but I don’t do a lot of pattern. My best colors bring out my eyes but are not necessarily the same color as my eyes. These colors include light to medium blue greys and green greys, and light to medium blue greens. Any of these shades look great on me. I have silver toned grey hare with white and cool medium brown mixed, so silver and white get added to the mix. I don’t wear much brown, but I can, and I still have some cool chocolate items from the past that I enjoy. My reds and pinks are tricky. I think I look great in crimson, pinky reds, and some pink coral shades. Dark fuschia is great as long as it isn’t too blue or neon in tone. These tones bring out my lips and cheeks. Finally, I can wear certain blues. Royal blue,<br /> Cornflower blue, and silvery blues. They match the color of the veins running in my arms. Somehow the closer the match to my arm veins, the better the blue looks. Strange right. In any case, it turns out that my seasonal palette works perfectly and has all the correct colors mentioned above. Imagine that! Perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897643 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 16:06:31 +0000 Kari 1897643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>[does silent jumpy claps at the phrase “more green pieces”] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897614 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:24:09 +0000 krishnidoux 1897614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! Yes, in fact it is on my 2018 goal list: go for more green pieces. So you are right on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897609 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:20:18 +0000 The Cat 1897609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Krishnidoux, I'll admit that it can sometimes be difficult to find prints we are looking for. However, I have noted that shades of green (your eye colour) look fab on you, so I would encourage you to wear more green and maybe make it a signature colour. Also, light warm colours like cream, peach, apricot, camel and toffee--whether solids or prints-- will probably look lovely with your skin and hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897607 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:58:17 +0000 krishnidoux 1897607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I find this too! I am pale white with natural strawberry hair that I add blond highlights to, green gray eyes, and because if this natural low contrast coloring, I find prints that contain my skin hue mixed with a slighlty darker shade&nbsp;as my skin are the most flattering, if not even sexy.&nbsp;<br />The only thing is ... it's not easy to come across prints like these! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897604 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:44:17 +0000 The Cat 1897604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suzanimal, you are so right, personality is very important. I like to feel comfortable and relaxed, despite--or actually because of --living a busy life, and I appreciate harmony very much. These are probably my main reasons for choosing to repeat at least one of my natural colours. (Actually, I think that you kind of do the same, as you consider yourself to be neutral AND prefer wearing neutrals. ) I guess that if I had a different personality, I would wear different colour combos, e.g. even more dramatic ones, than I do now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-your-colouring-influence-your-choice-of-colour-combos-and-patterns#post-1897601 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:20:36 +0000 Suzanimal 1897601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting but I don't think I do it. I feel most comfortable wearing neutrals.&nbsp; I'm very energetic and have a big personality and find that wearing simple, neutral outfits tones "me" down and make me come across as more grown up. Unfortunately, they don't actually make me act more grown up but I feel more grown up when I'm goofing off. True story. I don't think I've ever admitted that to anyone.</p> <p>I've read about the seasons and gave up when I couldn't figure out my skin undertone. After watching a video by Justine Leconte about finding your undertone, I suspect I may be neutral. I learned a lot about contrast from Imogen and think there's a lot to that but I think one thing these methods don't and can't take into consideration is someone's personality.&nbsp; </p>