As far as we've been told, finding the right color for your skin tone is very difficult business. Articles ask us to examine the color of the veins on our wrist in order to find our undertones, but figuring out the most flattering colors to wear shouldn't have to be so complicated, right?
We wanted to cut through the nonsense and nail down the specific colors that will flatter each skin tone, so we broke things down by five general ones to make things as simple as possible. Below, you'll find our easy guide to wearing the most flattering colors for your skin tone so you'll never have to second-guess yourself again. (Of course, this shouldn't deter you from wearing whatever color you want on any given day.)
As an added bonus, it comes complete with shopping options to help you dress your best—totally hassle-free. Ready to check it all out? Read on for our guide to which colors are the most flattering for your skin tone.
Deep Skin: Cobalt
Bold colors like Claire Most's cobalt blue sweater look incredible against dark skin.
Time to hit the beach.
This will wow at any event.
Deep Skin: Light Yellow
Pastel colors like Kellie Brown's light yellow jacket stand out against a darker complexion.
The whole matching look gets a yes from me.
Can't resist a cute summer dress.
Deep Skin: Red
Ruby red has never looked better. Pair with deep red for extra style points.
This dress silhouette feels very right now.
So cozy.
Dark Skin: Olive Green
Khaki and olive green both look incredible on your skin tone, and considering utility styles are currently trending, this is just one more reason to opt for the color.
The ultimate closet staple.
Best when worn with sneakers.
Dark Skin: Cream
Don't hold back on the white, as the fresh color makes your skin literally glow.
It doesn't get any easier than this.
Divine.
Dark Skin: Magenta
Bright pink, though often a hard sell for some, couldn't look better against dark skin tones.
Such a strong color.
Love a good cut-out.
Medium Skin: Metallic
Medium skin tones can pull off most types of metallic—from silver to copper—like these standout gold pants.
A party piece if we've seen one.
We love the halter neck detail.
Medium Skin: Dove Gray
If your skin tone is in the medium range, consider wearing dove gray. If you've got lighter skin, opt for a charcoal gray, and if you've got darker skin, a very pale gray will look best.
Cool but still super cozy.
The built-in belt makes this basic a little less basic.
Medium Skin: Neon
Not many can wear highlighter-worthy hues, but as Lotte proved in this skirt, medium-skinned ladies have got this look in the bag.
This top packs a punch.
Add a pop of neon to your next beach outing.
Light Skin: Baby Blue
Chic.
A timeless dress style.
Light Skin: Camel
The classic tan color on Caroline Daur's jacket creates an appealing contrast with her fair skin.
Wearing this pretty much guarantees you'll look polished.
Camel always makes pieces look more expensive.
Fair Skin: Seafoam
This pale shade of green is just light enough to complement your fair skin well. Freshen up the look for spring by wearing a seafoam green piece with white ankle boots.
This color makes any outfit stand out.
Throw on jeans and call it a day.
Fair Skin: Blush
Millennial Pink is a term we've all come to use for this particular pale shade of blush. Thankfully, the color is easily found on so many stylish pieces and looks amazing on fair skin tones.
A sweater that's—dare I say—sexy.
Wear this underneath a boxy blazer for your next night out.
Fair Skin: Lavender
Yes, that's right. The It color of the season was tailor-made for fair skin, so feel free to shop all those pretty lavender pieces to your heart's content.
Ethereal.
Sometimes there's those days you just want to wear a t-shirt.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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