True Summer Guide

Hey Gorgeous! 💖

Let’s talk about True Summer, the coolest and most effortlessly elegant of all the summer seasons. If you’re a True Summer, your natural coloring is cool, soft, and medium-toned, like a misty blue morning or the delicate pastels of a watercolor painting. Your best colors are cool, muted, and slightly desaturated, never too bright or too dark. Ready to unlock your most flattering shades? Let’s dive in!

General Rules

True Summer is all about coolness, softness, and balance. Your dominant trait is coolness, meaning your best colors have a blue or rosy undertone with no trace of warmth.

Undertone: Cool, cool, cool! Every shade you wear should have a blue-based or cool-pink undertone.
Chroma: Medium to soft. No overly bold or neon colors—your shades should feel gentle and balanced.
Value: Light to medium. No extreme dark or very pale colors—your best shades sit in the middle range.

How to Apply This

Stick to cool and muted colors—soft blues, delicate lavenders, and muted pinks will make your features shine.
Avoid warm, earthy, or bold colors—they can clash with your cool undertone and overwhelm your softness.
Balance is key: True Summers look best in soft, blended looks rather than high-contrast outfits.
Shopping tip: If a color makes your skin look fresh and glowy, it’s a keeper!

Clothing

Combinations: Your best outfits mix soft cool hues with light neutrals—like muted lavender with misty gray or powder blue with cool taupe.
Fabrics: Go for soft, flowy materials like chiffon, linen, and lightweight wool for a refined, effortless look.
Patterns: Subtle florals, soft ombré, and delicate watercolor prints are perfect—nothing too bold or contrasting.

Pro tip: Stick to cool-toned neutrals like gray, taupe, and dusty blue instead of warm browns or beiges!

Makeup

Soft Eyes: Go for cool-toned eyeshadows like dusty rose, misty blue, and silvery taupe to bring out your features.
Rosy Cheeks: Use blush in muted pink, mauve, or cool rose for a natural, fresh flush.
Cool Lips: Stick to cool pinks, berry tones, and soft mauves for a flattering finish.
Luminous Skin: A foundation with a cool undertone and a soft matte or satin finish will enhance your natural glow.

Hair

Cool Ashy Tones: Your best hair colors include ash blonde, cool brown, and silver-tinged highlights.
Subtle Highlights: Soft balayage in cool beige blonde or muted platinum adds dimension without overpowering.
Avoid Warm Shades: Stay away from golden blondes, warm caramels, or reddish tones that clash with your cool undertones.

Accessories

Cool Metals: Silver, white gold, and platinum enhance your soft coolness.
Soft Accents: Pastel scarves, silver jewelry, and handbags in muted blue or lilac complete your look.
Avoid Warm or Dark Accessories: Harsh black, bronze, or gold can feel too heavy against your delicate features.

Sister Seasons

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

Soft Summer: This season shares your coolness but is even more muted. If you need something even softer, Soft Summer’s dusty tones can work.
Light Summer: This season shares your coolness but is lighter. You can borrow Light Summer’s soft pastels but avoid anything too washed out.

Remember: Coolness is your #1 priority! Even when borrowing from sister seasons, stick to shades that feel cool, soft, and balanced.

Celebrities

Emily Blunt — Her soft elegance shines in muted blues, silvers, and rosy pinks.
Zooey Deschanel — Her cool undertones glow in misty blues and soft grays.
Kate Middleton — Classic and refined, she looks stunning in dusty pastels and muted cool tones.

True Summer is all about soft, cool elegance and timeless beauty. Your colors make you look refined, fresh, and effortlessly put together, so embrace them with confidence! Now go out there and shine, beautiful! ✨