How to choose a shirt for a man's color type

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When choosing a shirt to buy, we often forget about skin tone. On the contrary, usually no one ever thinks about whether the color of the shirt suits the appearance. We are used to basing our choices on fashion, trends, our own taste and much more. However, this question sometimes pops up subconsciously when you stand in front of the mirror, deciding whether a new shirt suits you or not, and this is very important.

In this article we will try to give you some simple recommendations on how to choose a shirt for the color type of your appearance. So many simple ones that we put them in one infographic, which, I hope, will henceforth be your faithful companion and guide to style.

Do you always follow the rules?

Of course, there are no hard and fast rules about which colors you can and which you can't wear. After all, experimentation adds a spice to life, so if you like a color, just try it on.

On the other hand, if you want to cut down on the time spent in the dressing room the next time you go shopping, or shop online where there is no opportunity to try on things, then you can follow these simple guidelines to find out which color palette is best. your skin tone.

How to determine your color type of appearance?

Skin tone varieties are categorized according to the seasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter. The season you belong to is in turn determined by the tone and contrast of your skin.

If you have a 'warm' tone, your skin has deep shades of gold and yellow, with noticeable greenish veins. A 'cool' tone means your skin is pale or dark with a pink or blue tint and your veins appear bluish.

How to determine your color type of appearance

Now that you've determined your tone, it's time to choose a contrast. If you have 'clear' skin, it means that you do not have a high contrast between the color of your hair, skin and eyes, and slightly translucent skin. 'Muted Skin' means less contrast with a light shade of ash, which softens the color.

Color type – spring

You can consider yourself a spring color type if you have a warm, clean skin tone. Chances are, you have light or brown hair and blue or green eyes. You have very light skin and may have freckles and / or rosy cheeks.

Matching clothing colors: Pale soft colors look best. Colors such as ivory, peach, pure red and blue, camel, light pink, coral, golden yellow, golden brown, sea wave and bright green are best for you.

Peach Shirt by Henderson Peach shirt

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Light Pink Shirt by Henderson Light pink shirt

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Colors to Avoid: Dark and dull colors. Black and white can also be too contrasting for your skin.

Man in red shirt Man in beige shirt Man in green shirt

Color type – summer

You belong to the summer color type if you have a calm and muted tone. Your skin is pale (or slightly pinkish), often prone to sunburn. You have natural, ash blonde or light brown hair color and light eyes.

Matching clothing colors: Pastel, neutral and muted colors work best. Colors such as lavender, pink, lilac, pale yellow and blue.

Lilac pinstripe shirt Lilac pinstripe shirt

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Light yellow shirt Light yellow shirt

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Colors to avoid: Black and orange. Any intense, bright colors can be too harsh and outweigh your summer skin tone.

Man in a blue shirt Man in blue shirt Man in a pink shirt

Color type – autumn

Warm, muted tone and contrast mean you fall in line with the fall color.

You most likely have light golden skin that tans well and quickly in the sun. Brown or blue eyes. You can have red, brown, dark honey, or golden blonde hair.

Matching clothing colors: Earthy tones, rich and muted will look best. Caramel, beige, muted orange, golden, burgundy red, olive, ivory, and rich browns will work best.

Burgundy and red micro-patterned shirt Burgundy red shirt

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Olive shirt Olive shirt

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Colors to Avoid: Cool shades can make you look paler. Pure, bright colors, as well as black and white, will look faded. Pink won't suit you either.

A man in a brown jacket and a vest Man in a light green t-shirt Man in a burgundy shirt

Color type – winter

Winter color type is cold and clean with a pale skin tone. Asians, Africans and Caucasians with dark skin and dark hair fall into this category.

This type should also include people with high contrast in appearance, for example: dark hair and light cold skin tone, ash gray hair and light beige skin tone, etc.

Suitable clothing colors: Pure white, pure black, cool gray, deep red, hot pink, navy blue, jewelry tones (emerald, royal blue, royal purple), and icy pastel colors work best.

White shirt with a pattern White shirt with a pattern

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Navy shirt Navy shirt

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Colors to Avoid: Beige, orange, gold, brown, and other muted colors will make you look pale and earthy (rustic, invisible).

A man in a purple shirt Man in red shirt A man in a dark purple shirt

Appearance color type – infographics

In our infographic, we have depicted four types of appearance in photographs: spring (top photo), summer, autumn and winter (bottom photo). And next, schematically, indicated the colors that will help you look more advantageous and that we do not recommend you use as the main color.

I hope our article will be useful to you and traditionally we are waiting for your comments and wishes below.

How to choose a color by type of appearance - infographic

Color types and suitable colors in men's style – video

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