Soft Summer Guide

Hey Gorgeous! 💖

Let’s talk about Soft Summer, the most dreamy and understated of all the summer seasons. If you’re a Soft Summer, your natural coloring is cool, muted, and medium-toned, like a hazy twilight sky or a faded watercolor painting. Your best colors are soft, cool, and slightly desaturated, never too bold or too warm. Ready to find out what makes your palette so effortlessly elegant? Let’s dive in!

General Rules

Soft Summer is all about coolness, softness, and balance. Your dominant trait is softness, meaning your best colors have a muted, gentle quality that complements your natural subtlety.

Undertone: Cool and muted—every shade you wear should have a blue or soft rose undertone.
Chroma: Muted to medium brightness. No harsh or neon shades—your colors should feel gentle and blended.
Value: Medium. Not too dark, not too light—soft, medium-depth shades suit you best.

How to Apply This

Stick to cool, soft, and slightly muted colors—think dusty blues, gentle mauves, and soft berry tones.
Avoid warm, earthy, or overly bright shades—they can clash with your cool, muted undertone.
Balance is key: Soft Summers shine in tonal, blended looks rather than strong contrasts.
Shopping tip: If a color makes your skin look naturally radiant without overpowering, it’s a match!

Clothing

Combinations: Your best outfits mix soft cool hues with medium neutrals—like muted lavender with soft taupe or misty blue with dusty rose.
Fabrics: Go for soft, draping materials like chiffon, silk, and lightweight wool to create an effortless, blended look.
Patterns: Subtle florals, faded plaids, and soft watercolor prints are perfect—nothing too bold or high-contrast.

Pro tip: Soft neutrals like cool taupe, heather gray, and dusty blue make great wardrobe staples!

Makeup

Soft Eyes: Go for cool-toned eyeshadows like dusty mauve, faded rose, and silvery taupe to enhance your natural beauty.
Rosy Cheeks: Use blush in muted pink, soft berry, or dusty rose for a natural, elegant glow.
Cool Lips: Stick to cool pinks, soft mauves, and muted berry tones for a subtle, polished finish.
Luminous Skin: A foundation with a cool undertone and a satin or soft matte finish will enhance your natural glow.

Hair

Cool, Muted Tones: Your best hair colors include ashy blonde, cool brown, and muted taupe highlights.
Soft Highlights: Delicate balayage in cool beige blonde or faded chestnut adds depth without looking harsh.
Avoid Warm Shades: Stay away from golden blondes, bright auburn, or warm caramel tones that clash with your cool undertones.

Accessories

Cool Metals: Silver, white gold, and soft pewter enhance your soft coolness.
Muted Accents: Pastel scarves, soft gray handbags, and delicate silver jewelry complete your look.
Avoid Warm or Dark Accessories: Harsh black, bronze, or yellow gold can feel too intense against your soft, blended features.

Sister Seasons

Soft Summer’s closest matches are True Summer and Soft Autumn—here’s how you can borrow from them!

True Summer: This season shares your coolness but is slightly brighter. If you need a little more contrast, True Summer’s cooler, medium shades might work.
Soft Autumn: This season shares your muted quality but is warmer. You can borrow its softer, cooler shades but avoid anything too warm or golden.

Remember: Softness is your #1 priority! Even when borrowing from sister seasons, stick to shades that feel cool, blended, and muted.

Celebrities

Emily Blunt — Her soft elegance shines in muted blues, soft grays, and delicate mauves.
Keira Knightley — Her cool, blended coloring glows in faded purples and dusty taupes.
Olivia Wilde — Her natural softness is enhanced by gentle, cool pinks and misty blues.

Soft Summer is all about quiet elegance and effortless beauty. Your colors make you look polished, graceful, and effortlessly put together, so embrace them with confidence! Now go out there and shine, beautiful! ✨