From the perfect shade of grey to risky neon, find out which colors look best on your skin tone.
Fair
Colorful pastels and contrasting neutrals complement fair-skinned gals well. It’s best to avoid strong solid colors, like blue or orange, which tend to look overbearing.
Try: Jewel Tones
Wear a bright jewel tone to turn heads. Take a cue here from Naomi Watts.
Try: Baby Blue
Alexa Chung is gorgeous in an understated baby blue sweater paired with a graphic print skirt and bold lip.
Try: Camel
Neutral colors, like camel or light tan, make for a complementary contrast to fair skin tones. Take Jennifer Garner in a classic Max Mara cashmere camel coat.
Medium
Olive skin tones have the liberty to alternate subdued hues or play with color.
Try: Metallics
From silver to gold, medium skin tones look dazzling in a range of metallics, like Eva Mendes.
Try: Light Grey
Try light grey for a more muted look. Jessica Alba glows in a dove gray Nina Ricci ensemble sweater.
Try: Neon
Not many can pull off neon, but medium skin tones have some leeway. Lily Aldridge stands out in a neon dress she designed for Graham & Spencer that doesn’t look overpowering.
Dark
Dark-skinned ladies look dynamite in flattering rich shades like royal purple and bright hues like tangerine.
Try: Cobalt
Bold colors with rich undertones look stunning. Take Lupita Nyong’o’s cobalt blue Stella McCartney dress.
Try: Pastels
Pastel colors win again as a sweet shade that stands out but is not overwhelming. Camila McConaughey goes for a sweet blush shade.
Try: Red
Turn heads in ruby red, à la Rihanna.
