What Colors Should I Wear? (AKA: Why That One Shirt Makes You Look Like Royalty and Another Like a Zombie)

Color is magic. The right one? You’re glowing. Eyes sparkling. Cheekbones poppin’. The wrong one? Suddenly you look like you’ve been up for three nights binge-watching true crime and eating Doritos in the dark.

So how do you find your colors? Easy—let’s break it down.

Step 1: Know Your Undertones (The Secret Sauce)

Before you can pick your power colors, you need to figure out your undertones. It’s like learning your Hogwarts house, but for your closet.

💛 Warm Undertones

You likely look fab in gold jewelry, and your skin has hints of yellow, peach, or golden tones.

Try These:

• Earthy Neutrals: Olive, Amber, Beige

• Bold Colors: Orange, Red, Mustard Yellow

• Soft Tones: Peach, Warm Lavender (yes, it exists!)

💙 Cool Undertones

Silver jewelry is your friend, and you may notice pink, red, or blueish tones in your skin.

Try These:

• Jewel Tones: Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire (bring on the drama)

• Cool Colors: Blue, Plum, Forest Green

• Pastels: Blush, Soft Pink

🤍 Neutral Undertones

Lucky you. You’re Switzerland. You can pull off both cool and warm tones, so have fun with it!

Try These:

• Just about everything

• Seriously—play with contrast, textures, and seasonal shades

  
  

💡 Pro tip: If you’re not sure where you land, look at your veins in natural light. Bluish = cool. Greenish = warm. Can’t decide? You might be neutral.

Step 2: Test Drive Your Color Crushes

Don’t just fall in love with a color on the hanger—make sure it loves you back.

1. Stand in front of a mirror (natural light if possible).

2. Hold the clothing near your face.

3. Close your eyes for a few seconds.

4. Open them—and look at yourself, not just the outfit.

   
   

✅ A Good Color Will:

• Make your eyes sparkle ✨

• Brighten your complexion

• Bring attention to your face (not just the outfit)

  
  

❌ A Bad Color Will:

• Wash you out

• Emphasize dark circles (rude)

• Look like it’s wearing you

  
  

Final Thoughts: Dress Like the Best Version of You

You don’t have to follow every “rule”—fashion should be fun. The best outfit is the one that makes you feel like your favorite self. But when in doubt, lean into the colors that make you feel vibrant, confident, and like you’re about to accidentally star in a street-style shoot.

Now, go raid your closet (or ours) and play with color like it’s your personal superpower. 💃

Need help finding your hues?Come visit us at the boutique—we love helping people find their wow colors. And if you walk out glowing, we’ve done our job.