What season are you? There is a tried-and-true method for determining the colors that flatter you most, identifying you as a spring, summer, autumn or winter. The quickest way to determine your season (color palette) is to 1/ describe your hair color as light or dark and 2/ further describe your hair as having golden/red highlights or not. Here’s a quick summary:
- Spring. Blondes with golden/red highlights–Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster–look sunny in shades like turquoise and watermelon.
Jodie Foster in a Spring Shade
- Summer. Blondes without golden/red highlights–Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon–look luminous in pastels and other serene colors like rose or periwinkle.
Reese Witherspoon in a Summer Shade
- Autumn. Brunettes with golden/red highlights–Angelina Jolie and Julia Roberts–look sultry in rich earth tones like russet and moss.
Julia Roberts in Autumn Shades
- Winter. Brunettes without golden/red highlights–Catherine Zeta Jones and Penelope Cruz–look stunning in red, black/white, and jewel tones.
Catherine Zeta Jones in a Winter Color
You Wear It Well 
So true! I’m a brunette with golden highlights and as much as I wish I suited bolder colours, its all about the natural tones xx
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Hi JS,
Thank you for stopping by! I’m an autumn, too : )
Best,
Kate
Well, I´ve been told I was an autum person (my hair used to be lighter when I was younger) but what if you change: hair color, taste, interests? Years ago, I used to like wearing blue and black. It “felt” right. Now, I wouldn´t wear blue even if I was paid to do so! I have gone through browns and now I like red and purple. So, what would you say I am?
Thank you Kate
You are a Winter, my friend, who looks smashing in black, white, red, and rich colors like *purple*. You’ve got a great sense of what colors work for you!
Any suggestions for finding winter colors in summer clothing? It seems like so many summer things are in….summer colors! I love those colors but I don’t look very good in them.
Both white and black (especially together) are really popular for summertime : ) Red is also spicy hot through the dog days…Work it!