https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:36:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis/page/2#post-2362883 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:52:54 +0000 Sal 2362883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Staysfit! I think that Colour Analysis is not a pure science - and some people don’t fit neatly into a category. I agree you are light and probably that’s more important than the undertone. </p> <p>I do think that it can make it harder and easier to shop - I think at the moment autumn colours are more prevalent here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis/page/2#post-2362850 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:30:47 +0000 Staysfit 2362850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday Sal! &nbsp;I’m glad you feel good about your color season results. &nbsp;Clear, warm, some contrast, nice! &nbsp;The dress looks perfect and it’s great that you naturally drifted towards your best colors and already have many of them in your wardrobe.</p> <p>As you may know, my personal experience with seasonal color typing has been endlessly confusing. &nbsp;I have been typed as a Spring, Summer, Autumn, Soft Autumn and Light Summer. &nbsp;I suppose I’m definitely not a winter! &nbsp;</p> <p>My last in person color analysis placed me into the light summer color season, but it was a very close call between light spring and light summer. &nbsp;I am apparently very neutral…eyes, skin and maybe even my hair. &nbsp;My skin is a pale olive and leans a tiny bit warm however the warmest of warms makes me look sallow and brings out the redness of my rosacea. &nbsp;At the in person typing, the cool colors had a very slight edge over the warm. &nbsp;I have since learned that people who are light/fair can more easily wear both warm and cool colors, especially in the winter months when skin is most pale. &nbsp;I find this is true for me. &nbsp; I generally do best with the midrange to light colors in my light summer swatch palette. &nbsp;I have a light spring palette from which I can wear all but the warmest tones. &nbsp;Yellows, oranges, pinks and reds are the hardest colors for me to wear. I match pinks and reds with my lips, gums, and/or cheeks when I blush. &nbsp;In terms of depth of color, I find anything darker than the teal ring around my iris feels heavy. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>I have found it tricky to find clothes that fall into my color palette that also fits my personal sense of style. &nbsp;I do best sticking with &nbsp;a narrow range of neutrals and adding colors when they are right. &nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis/page/2#post-2362821 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 06:41:39 +0000 Sal 2362821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla! It’s been an extended birthday season with three celebrations with one more to go…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis/page/2#post-2362820 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:03:51 +0000 Carla 2362820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s such a pretty outfit,&nbsp;<b>Sal&nbsp;</b>- and I’m wishing you a belated (but sincere) happy birthday… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis/page/2#post-2362792 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:56:15 +0000 Jenni NZ 2362792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sally, yes she is with the same organisation. It is Trudy Van Zyl the NZ Director I am thinking of contacting. Will tell the forum if I do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362789 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:04:06 +0000 Sal 2362789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used Colours to Keep - colour me beautiful. I looked at one or two locally and I liked Crystelle’s approach.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/colourstokeep?igsh=MXBzZnFuYnFidms4YQ==" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/colo.....Fidms4YQ==</a></p> <p>I actually went through my closet with the swatch this morning and I don’t have too many pieces not in the swatch. A fuschia old hoodie, a murky blue tee, couple more active wear tees<br /> and my red leather jacket were the only ones I found. </p> <p>Thanks Firecracker. My birthday was 2<br /> June - it was a lovely day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362783 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:38:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2362783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, how exciting, and a smashing outfit! Happy birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362780 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:10:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2362780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday Sally! That was a great way to spend the gift money and make its effect last, your Dad should be pleased. Lovely dress that looks awesome with your coat.<br /> I would like to ask which company you went with? I have been wondering about paying for a colour analysis myself. We have Colour Me Beautiful very near my home and I know of the woman who does it, she used to be a model but quite a relatable one eg modelled for our nearby small mall. As I have spent zero on clothing this calendar year so far it seems I could put it towards that happily. I have thought I am some sort of Spring since my 20s but it would be interesting to see if I am correct! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362778 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:33:01 +0000 Sal 2362778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Pirouette - I won’t tell anyone!! </p> <p>Suntiger - I suspect you know where you fit in with the colour analysis. I think you are a dark autumn. I do agree in person rather than online. There were some colours where I could clearly see that it suited or didn’t suit me - on the list that didn’t work were silver, pastels, and the true jewel tones - the greyed soft summer tones are also not flattering to me. But others that are not in my palette could still work - but the clear colours definitely made me look better.</p> <p>That’s helpful Angie - I try to wash my hair every second day too. In honesty it usually makes it 1. 5 days so by the night of day two it looks and feels a bit oily. It was easier when I could tie it up. I have an appointment next week so will have a chat to my hairdresser.</p> <p>Thank you Helena - I think all the palettes are lovely. I was pleased to get guidance on some neutrals - ivory and pewter brown were lovely - as was charcoal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362776 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:01:58 +0000 Helena 2362776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous palette for you Sal and I love this outfit! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362761 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:34:54 +0000 Angie 2362761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet <b>Sal,</b> I had the same concern regarding the oil in my hair. And dying it kept it less oily. &nbsp;I've been 100% natural for two and half years now. Dry shampoo REALLY helps with that! And so does not washing your hair daily. I wash every second day, and it has reduced the oil over time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't do a sweaty workout though, which helps. When I was doing hot yoga in a studio, I HAD to wash my hair the next day.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hope that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362758 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:54:53 +0000 Suntiger 2362758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress, and yay to color analysis! I would have guessed True (warm) Spring for you too.<br /> I'd be curious to get a color analysys done- though I doubt there are any near me. I think it's definitely something that needs to be done in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362744 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:39:45 +0000 pirouette 2362744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday Sal. I think you look great in your new dress. I had my colours done years ago and was a light spring. Black wasn’t in my palette and I wear and still wear black so I have been rule breaking all my life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362738 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:54:48 +0000 Sal 2362738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Chris - it is fun and a customised palette also sounds awesome.&nbsp; If my hair was natural I could see that our colouring is not too different - I do have a definite warm undertone in person though.&nbsp; I think knowing how to bend the rules is fun too - I have a lilac dress that I love when I wear it with yellow or gold, and dislike when I wear it with black.&nbsp; Look forward to following your progress.</p> <p>Christel - yes I am planning to experiment with some new shades (when I see them).&nbsp; I don't expect a drastic change but a gradual one.</p> <p>Angie - your colours are self explanatory!&nbsp; Definitely bright and warm but you can carry off some sour shades that lean a little cooler.&nbsp; I think you can wear lighter colours than me.&nbsp; And optic white is not good on me, but chalky white is.&nbsp; I don't know what to do re my hair - my hair is quite oily and the blonde helps keep that in check as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Cardiff Girl - thank you!&nbsp; Yes I can see you as a light spring - and no need to follow all the rules is there....</p> <p>Haha Dee - it was lucky!&nbsp; I do have a few things not in my palette.&nbsp; The grey marle tee and the lilac tee are both too cool on me - as gear though I don't worry too much.&nbsp; The floral dress is probably a soft summer palette or soft autumn but I think it does work well enough.&nbsp; And of course all the black......</p> <p>Carol - yes Star has pointed you in the right direction.&nbsp; Clear Winters can wear some warmer colours too - whilst it was fun and I think useful, i do think you can work some of it out independently.&nbsp; I was pretty sure I was a spring although I would have chosen warm spring - I can wear lots of these colours but the clear spring was in general better.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Stylefan - you are in the right sector now I am sure!!&nbsp; I love the warm autumn colours.</p> <p>Jaime - I agree.&nbsp; i do plan to look at my pieces with the swatch this weekend to see how they fit in.&nbsp; I was pleased to have black included in the palette!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362736 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 01:12:15 +0000 Jaime 2362736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun birthday treat! I have found learning about the extra dimensions of color like clarity and depth pretty interesting -subtle shifts but it does make a difference. The dress looks fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362728 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:17:30 +0000 Style Fan 2362728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday, Sal! What a great way to spend your birthday money!<br />Clear Spring colours look gorgeous on you. It seems you intuitively knew they were your "season."</p> <p>I have had my colours done several times. I last went for my 60th birthday (8 years ago). The analyst used a 16-season system. The first time I went in the early 80s, there were 4 seasons.</p> <p>I liked this analyst, and I felt comfortable with the process. She determined that I was a Warm Autumn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362725 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:34:44 +0000 Sal 2362725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mirjana, Star, Robin and Sisi - it was fun and helpful.&nbsp; I do love the dress too.&nbsp; My friend's found it for me when we were shopping together which I very rarely do (once every three or four years) - I had to get it altered but it was on sale - and they were right!!</p> <p>cat2 - good to hear!&nbsp; Your approach sounds similar to mine - it's a good guide and helpful way to move forward with colours.</p> <p>Brooklyn - the analyst was complementary of my coat.&nbsp; It's a good match with lots of my wardrobe items.&nbsp; And yes I thought it was a fun thing to allocate the money towards.</p> <p>Joy - yes the dress has sleeves.&nbsp; For me this will work for most of the year - potentially not mid summer - but I may wear it to a wedding next year - yet to decide!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Back later - I am on a train and it is going to stop soon.....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362720 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:07:42 +0000 Carol 2362720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Star--thank you--I think I knew this, but I am also so PINK in complexion. I see yellow AND silver undertones, but yes, I think I am more cool.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362718 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:57:01 +0000 Star (Lise) 2362718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carol&nbsp;</b>looking good in jewel tones and darks means you are more cool toned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362716 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:52:11 +0000 Carol 2362716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gee, how fun! The dress looks great. I would love to get my colors done.&nbsp; I tend to look good in darks and jewel tones...whatever that is.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362714 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:45:22 +0000 Dee 2362714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a fun way to spend your birthday money, always interesting to see what a colour analyst thinks might work best for you. Glad most of the colours you already enjoy are included in your palette.&nbsp;<br />Lovely floral dress, great length, silhouette, and so wonderful that’s its totally in your palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362710 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:04:35 +0000 Cardiff girl 2362710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday!Thatdress is lovely.Welcome to the spring club!l am a light spring and found it a fun thing to find out.l still wear what l want mind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362681 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:18:13 +0000 Angie 2362681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday, <b>Sal</b>! Such a fun way to spend Dad's sweet gift to you :)</p> <p>KILLER dress! No wonder you love it. It loves you right back! Gorgeous with the earthy support act. You looked perfect for the appointment!&nbsp;</p> <p>HIGH FIVE! I'm a Clear or Warm Spring too. Even with my new honey blonde hair. The palettes below are self explanatory.&nbsp;</p> <p>Watery pastels, greyed tones, and murky colours don't like me either. Although I wear a <i>saturated </i>pastel well - like my light blue specs. I also wear all shades of white - not just ivory.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm loving the idea of leaning into your natural ashy brown hair. Another fun colour experiment!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362674 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:47:42 +0000 ChristelJ 2362674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday! Really pretty new dress, you look great in florals and in those colors. I'm glad the analysis gave you validation and even a few more colors to try. Would love to see you in any of those too if you decide to give them a whirl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362673 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:46:37 +0000 Chris987 2362673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday and thanks so much for posting this!&nbsp; </p> <p>I too had a color analysis done this year. The process&nbsp;was different from yours, hair color WAS included. The results were a custom&nbsp;palette, not a specific season, but as other fabbers commented, it sounded like&nbsp;soft summer. It had a lot of cooler colors, although I am typically drawn to slightly&nbsp;warmer ones. There was no specific analysis of contrast levels, although I tend&nbsp;to stick with low contrast. It was fun but the results were not especially enlightening and felt just a little bit off.</p> <p>&nbsp;Your coloring is similar to mine (maybe just a bit warmer) and&nbsp; summary "feels" a lot more like what I prefer ...</p> <p><i><b>A Clear Spring - which is means clarity, contrast and warmth. I already knew some of my good colours - but I discovered a few more including charcoal and a dark green, and lots of the blues. I do avoid murky colours and pastels which is the right call for me. Gold was much better than silver, it was very obvious.</b></i>&nbsp;</p> <p>So...&nbsp;I'm going to skew in that direction ..thanks again or posting. As <b>Suntiger </b>would say...&nbsp;<i><b>&lt;stealing and running off with your warmer colors&gt;</b></i><i></i></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362671 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:37:49 +0000 Anonymous 2362671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday. Enjoy the new dress and colors. The color is wonderful on you. I agree with Suz that the dress could be multi seasonal, especially with the topper. Does the dress have sleeves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362669 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:21:13 +0000 RobinF 2362669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like fun! Love the new dress too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362658 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:27:36 +0000 Brooklyn 2362658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday! I think that’s a really fun way to use your birthday gift. And I think they got it right! You look fabulous in the new dress. It goes very well with “my” coat, he he. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362652 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:16:09 +0000 Star (Lise) 2362652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You DO look totally fab in the clear spring colours of the outfit.&nbsp; This is going to be fun to hone your wardrobe slowly.&nbsp; Happy Birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-colour-analysis#post-2362649 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:54:23 +0000 cat2 2362649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I found having a sense of my best colors has helped me with outfit creation. I didn’t toss anything off palette; instead I worked on how to make it fit by — in my case — warming it up by combining it with on palette pieces. It also gives you permission to just ignore trending colors that just don’t work for you. </p>