True Autumn Palette and Wardrobe Guide
Warm (True) Autumn Color Type:
warm + soft
Warm (True) Autumn is one of the three Autumn seasons and sits between Soft Autumn and Dark Autumn on the seasonal flow chart. Warm Autumn is the true Autumn palette with soft, medium dark and yellowish colors to match warm skin. Your appearance shines with a rich golden glow.
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Warm (True) Autumn Characteristic
Warm Autum is a warm and rich season, but also muted. Warm Autumn has a medium contrast level between skin, hair and eyes. Your eyes are hazel, olive green or golden brown. Your skin is warm with bronze or golden undertones. Your hair has warm tones ranges from golden blonde over auburn to dark golden brown.
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Differences between Autumn Color Types
What makes the Warm Autumn type different from other Autumns? If you look at the image below, you can see that the most important aspect of the Warm Autumn is the warm glow. The colors are soft, but not as muted as Soft Autumn. Compared to the Dark Autumn, the colors of Warm Autumn do not have as much depth and are also warmer.
Warm Autumn vs Warm Spring
Warm Autumn and Warm Spring are both characterized by warm undertones, but they differ in brightness and depth. The key distinction is rich, muted warmth versus fresh, clear warmth.
- Warm Autumn is warm, rich, and muted, looking best in earthy shades such as rust, terracotta, olive green, mustard, and camel. The overall effect is warm, grounded, rich, and harmonious. Contrast is medium to low. Colors are soft, deep, and muted, with a golden, autumnal quality.
- Warm Spring is warm, fresh, and bright, thriving in clear, sunny colors such as coral, peach, turquoise, grass green, daffodil yellow. The overall impression is warm, vibrant, energetic, and luminous. Contrast is medium. Colors are clear, lively, and saturated, with a crisp, youthful quality.
In summary: Both palettes are warm, but Warm Autumn is muted, rich, and earthy, with more depth and softness, while Warm Spring is bright, fresh, and clear, with more clarity and vibrancy.
Warm (True) Autumn Make-up
The natural makeup of the Warm (True) Autumn color type has a warm shine and a bronze sheen. Like every Autumn, you look good in natural makeup. Be sure to use warm shades of beige and brown, such as on your eyes, combine with nude lips for a daytime look. Avoid a bright, shiny or too creamy look; more beautiful the matte finish or texture on you.
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Warm (True) Autumn Inspirations
Warm Autumn is a season of fallen leaves, rich golden wheat fields, warm sunbeams and golden sunsets.
Warm (True) Autumn Color Palette
Warm (True) Autumn colors are rich and warm: olive, mustard, rust and brown. The softness of the colors is only visible when compared to a really bright season, such as Spring. The palette includes shades of corn gold, tobacco, burnt oranges, ocher, salmon, caramel, patina, rosemary, oxidized copper and plums. The season falls at the warmest end of the Autumn color palette. You can wear warm greens, golden yellows, orange reds and lots of golden browns.
Warm Autumn Neutral Colors
Your wonderful neutral colors are tanned or yellowed natural fiber and material shades such as jute, sisal, parchment, tatami, raw silk, almonds, nude beiges. Instead of black, you can choose from many other darker colors, such camel brown, rust brown and warm dark blue.
Warm Autumn Best and Worst Colors
Don’t wear pastel or icy colors and avoid dark colors, such as black and other winter colors such as deep purple, fuchsia and cobalt blue. Overly vibrant and saturated colors (neon green and cyber yellow) also contrast with your warm glow.
Warm (True) Autumn Color Combinations
Aim for a soft and elegant effect, avoid strong contrast. The most beautiful are the monochrome and analogous color combinations.
Warm (True) Autumn Capsule wardrobe basics
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Warm (True) Autumn Wardrobe Palette
Beige and camel are a good starting point for building your wardrobe because these colors are usually easy to find in stores. If possible, do not use too much black. Look for warm, rusty colors: terracotta, saffron, marron and olive green.
Warm (True) Autumn Wardrobe
The goal is the elegant and effortless effect. Dress in color, choose warm shades, paisley and animal patterns! From the neutral color palette, you can safely wear both beige and brown shades with denim.
OFFICE WARDROBE
Build your office wardrobe in neutral colors: brown, maroon, warm dark green or orange. However, you can add a patterned blouse or colorful accessories to your outfit. This way, the overall effect remains sophisticated and professional.
CASUAL WARDROBE
Your casual wardrobe depends on your personal style, it is difficult to give a general recommendation. You can’t go wrong brown, but saffron, khaki or burgundy can also be mixed wonderfully.
PARTY WARDROBE
Rich, warm colors such as burnt orange, mustard, gold or olive green evening dresses work fabulously. Especially if the dress is made of some luxurious material. However, you can also wear darker colors or patterns like paisley.
Warm Autumn Jewelry
Being a warm season avoid cool tones. Much more beautiful is yellow gold, copper, brass, bronze. Avoid lots of shine, polish or bling. Tarnished, oxidised or antique effects are terrific.
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Warm (True) Autumn Celebrities
Here you will find some examples of Warm Autumn celebrities. What they have in common is that their most defining characteristic is warm glow combined with softness.
The list is of course not complete and there may be differences compared to other color consultants, as the color type is not determined based on a picture. The most accurate result is always obtained by draping, in person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I only wear these colors?
Not at all! Wear what you love! You can choose from the colors of the sister palettes (Soft Autumn and Dark Autumn). However, if you want to wear black or a bright color like hot pink, you can do that too. It’s not your colors, but the most important thing is confidence!
Should I avoid black?
Black and cool, bright colors aren’t the best for the Warm Autumn, but you can also wear them, preferably combined with a warm and soft shade. Try to wear your own colors around your face.
I hate these colors, maybe that’s not my color type?
Yes, it is absolutely possible! Many of us are naturally attracted to our own colors, but this is not true for everyone. You may want to think about what you don’t like about your color palette. Warm, brown colors? Or do you reject a color family (yellow, orange)? Don’t wear them! Just because your palette includes these colors doesn’t mean you have to wear them all. Personalize your color palette and wear only the shades you love!
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