MY COLOURING: WHICH GROUP?

Let’s start with determining which of the 6 colouring groups you belong to.

You should use your current hair and eye colour to place yourself. If you dye your hair in the future, please keep in mind that your colouring group might also change.

LIGHT:

Hair – Blonde 

Eyes – Light Blue, Green or Pale Brown 

Skin – Pale

SOFT:

Hair – Medium or Mousy Brown

Eyes – Soft blended Blue or Green-Hazel 

Skin - Medium

WARM:

Hair – Red or Auburn 

Eyes – Green, Blue or Brown

Skin – Pale, possibly with Freckles

CLEAR:

Hair – Dark Brown or Black

Eyes – Green, Blue or Topaz 

Skin – All shades Pale to Dark

DEEP:

Hair – Dark Brown or Black 

Eyes – Dark Brown 

Skin – All shades Pale to Dark

COOL:

Hair – Ash or Grey

Eyes – All

Skin – Pale, Medium or Rosy

If you feel that you don’t clearly fit into any of these colouring groups, please send your photo (or a good description) to info@poshshopping.co.za and I can assist you in determining your unique colouring so you will be able to determine your best suited colours for your wardrobe.

** As a quick reference, these are your main colour styles to remember at all times **

LIGHT:

Although you can enjoy wearing dark coloured clothing, always wear lighter colours around your face.

SOFT:

Your best choices are outfits in tones of all- blue or all-brown. You can also mix these colours to make an outfit.

WARM:

Your best colours are those with yellow or warm undertones (shades of orange and red). You can wear darker neutrals (blues and greens work well) but always add warmer colours to your outfits.

CLEAR:

Contrasting colours work best on you, light and dark (black & white is a great option). If you wear just one colour – like a dress, make it in a bright colour. No pastels.

DEEP:

You look best in black, but don’t stop there. You can add other colours.

COOL:

Grey, navy or green is best – team them with bright colours. No brown ever.

Next time I will write about which neutral colours to use as the base of your wardrobe. Your neutrals should be bought in the best quality you can afford, as they are your classic pieces – so it is very important to get these in your best suited colours.

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