True Summer

True Summer clothing

Build an outfit around two usable neutrals and one accent, then vary texture instead of adding more color.

Blue-based rose, misty blue and cool plum balance coolness with a softened finish. Cool grays can hold a wardrobe together without stark black-and-white contrast.

Colors to begin with

Choose cool, medium-light, soft tones.

A practical rule

Try the color nearest your face first. Coats, knitwear and shirt collars affect the visual impression more than shoes.

For this softer palette, try colors of a similar depth together before adding a strong contrast.

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: True Summer at The Concept Wardrobe. Palette subsets and styling recipes are original. Screen-color limitations.