Until I am Blue in the Face

Because color is such a visual thing, I can talk about color until I’m blue in the face, but until you actually see it demonstrated, it’s hard to visualize and wrap your brain around it. I’ve compiled some examples of garments of the various season’s colors. These are just examples to show you the differences in the absolute seasons’ palettes, but is in no way an exhaustive representation.

Spring

Neutrals

For Springs neutral colors, I chose to show you two pieces. The first being a wide cut leg, gorgeous pair of wool blend slacks in a spring brown. The next is a cream colored layered chiffon blouse. Cream is considered a warm white and is best for those with warm skin tones.

Red

The red of this v-neck, wrap dress is perfect for Springs. It is an intense color with a yellow undertone. The color makes this piece sizzling enough for date night, but the style makes it conservative enough for the office or church as well. A piece like this would be a versatile addition to any wardrobe.

Orange

This orange sweater is a perfect transitional piece for this time of year. It can still be cold outside, especially in the mornings, but this bright orange is the perfect embodiment of the warmth and cheerfulness of spring and remind us that warmer weather is on the horizon.

Yellow

Bring the sunshine indoors with this golden yellow t-shirt. This is a perfect example of a yellow from the double primary color wheel in which a little bit of red has been added to the color to warm it up. (If you missed that post, go back and review my post on the double primary color wheel.)

Green

This v-neck, bright green blouse has a yellow undertone which makes it a perfect Spring color and would be another versatile piece for a Spring to add to her wardrobe. Wear it with some slacks for work or skinny jeans or shorts for a more casual ensemble.

Blue

Blue-Take a look at this super cute asymmetric off-the-shoulder tee: simple, clean, fun and bright. It would also be ideal for a triangle body shape to draw attention up….( but we’ll get to body types later).

Purple

For purple fabrics, look for ones with a slight red leaning or undertone as opposed to one with a blue leaning. Again, we’re looking for a warm undertone… and wouldn’t this top look great with some cute capris.

Summer

Neutrals

For Summer’s neutral colors, I found these super cute gray-toned jeans and a white tee. I love the t-shirts with the tie like gathering. They’re kind of my favorite thing right now.

Red

Summer’s red has a blue undertone and is less vibrant than the cool red of Winter and this tee is a perfect example of a gentle red that is perfect for the delicate coloring of a Summer.

Orange

Orange sherbet anyone? Everything about this orange seersucker skirt is perfect from the soft draping tie to the sweet drop of color.

Yellow

This Summer yellow of this v-neck camesole could also be likened to a certain sherbet at your favorite ice cream parlor. It has a sweet and light feel.

Green

I am in LOVE with this dusky green dress. If I were a summer, I would most certainly buy it. It would be perfect to take on a cruise. Dress it up in the evening with some flashy earrings and heels, then wear it over your swimsuit to the pool the next day.

Blue

I have a love for blazers in general. This one is light and crisp. It will dress up any outfit by just throwing it on.

Purple

This purple embroidered cotton wrap blouse could also become a wardrobe staple for a Summer. Dress it up with a skirt or down with some shorts.

One of the great things about Summer’s colors is that they are tints. They are so light that they sometimes read as neutrals so you can wear more colors at once.

Autumn

Neutrals

The Autumn neutrals I have chosen to show you are a beige top. You could also wear the cream top in Spring’s collection. The dark khaki green of these paper-bag waist pants is a fantastic example of the richness of the colors that the Autumn is able to pull off. Neutral kind of takes on a new meaning.

Red

This orange-red tee has a cut criss-cross detail with a v-neckline. A cute upgrade the classic tee. It would really pop worn with the dark khaki green pants.

Orange

I just love the simple but interesting take on the tee. This orange is a perfect Autumn color for spring and summer weather.

Yellow

The golden yellow for Autumn is a little more golden and a little less yellow than the golden yellow of Spring. It has more of an earthy feel.

Green

Autumn green contains a slight yellow undertone. This particular green is Autumns Forest Green. This lantern-sleeve dress with the rich texture of the lace sleeves is perfect for an autumn.

Blue

This tee is a perfect example of the kind of smokey blue that works so well for Autumns and it’s in my favorite wrap over style, too. It is more muted than the Spring blue.

Purple

Autumn’s purple comes from the double primary color wheel. (If you missed the post about the double primary color wheel, you can view it here) Everyone is loving cold-shoulder tops these days.

Winter

Neutrals

Winter’s colors are pure primary and secondary colors. Winter’s have the most contrast and this is reflected in the colors that they wear. For neutrals, I have chosen to show you black and white. Winters are the only season that can wear black and stark white well. I’m a sucker for high waisted pants, I’ve been waiting for them to come back in style since 2007. I would have worn them anyway, but I couldn’t find them in stores. I think these black and white striped pants are just stunning, I wish they had them in Autumn colors so that I could buy them. The black v-neck camisole would be super cute with these pants.

Red

The primary red of this tee paired with the stripes give this a sort of preppy/sporty vibe. Winters can wear other shades of red too.

Orange/Brown

Winter’s really don’t pull off orange. In their color palette, orange is replaced by a low saturation orange, otherwise known as brown. Check out this brown keyhole top (if you’re not sure what the term saturation means, check out my earlier post.)

Yellow

Primary yellow is a good color for winters. It makes a great accent color too if you want to add a pop to a monochromatic color scheme. This is another great transition piece for when the mood is warm, but the weather just hasn’t caught up yet.

Green

Dark, but delicate. . . This green dress is a perfect example of a deep green color for winters, but the short cut and the delicate lace give it a “not-so-serious” vibe.

Blue

Before I knew about seasonal color analysis, this was my favorite blue (I probably dressed as a winter more than 50% of the time before I understood the nuances of color). I love the intensity of it. Just imagine, this top with the piercing deep blue eyes of a winter. It would really make the eyes pop.

Purple

This plum top is a perfect example of a deeper shade of purple that Winters wear so well.

All of the pictures above contain shopping links. If you see a style that you like, the link should take you to the website the purchase it. Many of the styles also come in a multitude of other colors.