Light Summer

Light Summer outfits

Use these three-color recipes as a starting point for clothes you already own. The shapes and materials are up to you.

Powder blue, pale rose and light lavender form gentle combinations. Favor coolness without turning every outfit icy or highly contrasted.

Three color recipes

Everyday layers

Silver for trousers or a skirt, Pale Grey 4 for a top, and Pale Aqua in a scarf, bag or smaller layer.

A workday combination

Purpley Grey for trousers or a skirt, Cloudy Blue 3 for a top, and Pale Teal in a scarf, bag or smaller layer.

A little more color

Battleship Grey 2 for trousers or a skirt, Purpley Grey 3 for a top, and Bluegrey in a scarf, bag or smaller layer.

A practical rule

Choose the neutral for the largest garment, an accent for the smaller garment, and one detail. Repeat a color to tie the outfit together.

For this palette, begin with moderate contrast and adjust the size of the accent.

Try it with what you own

Choose one item from your wardrobe or makeup kit. Compare it with a chip, then look at the actual item in neutral daylight. Keep notes about combinations you enjoy.

Try a fabric comparison

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Season description reference: Light Summer at The Concept Wardrobe. Palette subsets and styling recipes are original. Screen-color limitations.