How To Find The Best Colors For Your Skin Tone
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If you're a warm skin undertone just like I am, you can really wear earth colors very well and it will always look good on you. By that, I mean colors of brown, green, warm red, mustard yellow, and anything that is quite warm and natural. Likewise, neutrals like beige and cream that are softer will really work for you. In terms of the metal color, gold is the way to go.
On the other hand, if you have a cool undertone, look at shades of blue, purple, and green, they will work really well for you especially if you choose pastels. So think about a pastel blue, pastel green, maybe pastel pink, or pastel lavender, those are really great colors. In terms of metals, silver or platinum would likely work better for you and so when in doubt, go with that metal color.
No matter what skin type you are, there are three colors that are considered to be universally flattering. They include eggplant which is kind of really dark purple, a true red which is not burgundy but lighter and brighter, as well as green.
Now when it comes to colors, you may have heard of the concept of washed out colors. Just think about a washed pair of denim that used to be really dark blue but you've washed it so much that now it's just a faint blue color and it just doesn't look new anymore and you don't want to wear it. The same concept can be transitioned to humans and your face. The idea is that if you have the wrong colors next to your face it makes your skin colors look washed out in a negative way.
As I mentioned before, apart from color, it's also important to look at the contrast. For most people, it pays not to go extreme with the contrast but it's important to maintain some element of it. What I mean by that, for example, if you have a lighter skin tone, it pays to go with a lower contrast. So don't wear a black jacket with a white shirt because that's just too strong. Instead, maybe go with a light blue shirt and a medium gray suit that will flatter your skin tone much more. Now if you're a medium skin tone just like I am, you still want to avoid these really high contrast outfits of black and white or Navy and white. Even though Navy and a lighter shade of white can work for you. On the other hand, you also don't want to go with pastel tones that are too close to your skin tone because not enough contrast is not flattering either. Apart from that, you can play a lot with contrast. I can, for example, wear a white shirt with maybe a charcoal suit or a gray flannel suit that will still look good at the same time, I can wear a light blue shirt with it and it's less of a contrast but it still works for me.
Now overall, if you have darker skin tones, you can really wear high contrast outfits. Navy suits, white shirts, that's something that really works for you but definitely avoid pairing a light blue shirt with a light gray suit because it makes you look washed out.
So now that you know all those theoretical points about skin tone, skin undertone, the colors you have to wear, cool, medium, and warm, how do you actually break it down and select clothes that work for you?
The first thing you want to do is to identify the color ranges that work for you. Again, you don't have to just choose colors from that spectrum but it pays to look at those colors that work for you and then maybe choose variations of it. When putting together an outfit, color choices are most impactful with the colors that are closest to your face and your skin. If you're into hats, they're also right next to your face so make sure you get the colors right.
If you want to wear colors that fall outside of your color spectrum, try to keep them away from your face and you can go with your pants, maybe your cufflinks, your socks, your pocket square.
Finally to conclude, keep in mind that you can still wear the colors that you like. Don't let skin tones and undertones dictate the only colors you wear and keep in mind that contrast is always key.
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I’m addicted to this channel but I’m not even a guy.
I am fairly certain it will be hard to find a man here who objects. I think most of us would prefer that more ladies had a similar appreciation. Also, there was the period when it was in fashion for ladies to wear male suits and even false mustaches so I doubt even our forebearers would object over much.
same here, i like all the tips
*content sigh* me too. :)
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Junk And stuff same! I’m a girl and I love these videos. Idk why
this channel is even better than some female beauty vlogs
Axtrigon ̄へ ̄ I wish there was an equivalent for women
@@edith1315 There are
@@Alfredo91997 Which ones?
Hi person scrolling down the comment section! Are you looking for a specific part of the video and don’t want to watch the whole thing? Here’s a helpful guide for you! If there’s an important part that I missed just tell me and I’ll add it:
What undertones are:
3:05
Finding your undertones:
3:36
Warm:
5:34
Cool:
6:53
Neutral:
7:21
Universal colors:
7:38
Light:
9:31
Medium:
9:51
Dark:
10:33
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I 100% absolutely love these videos. As soon as I get out of college, I'll be armed with the proper knowledge to get out there and be well dressed for my job. Thanks a ton
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this is the hardest concept to get in menswear. We need more videos on this with different guests
I would like to see more examples as well! As a child I had red hair, it has since darkened, but my facial hair still has a reddish tone (mixed with a few grays). My skin is very "red." I burn very easily.
@@johnandnicolemoore8768 you are likely a spring ie warm. Look in the ladies "Color Me Beautiful " btw there is a mens version in the series. Based on the same system that has already worked for millions of women, COLOR FOR MEN is foolproof and scientific and works for every part of a man
Yes! This was the kind of video I was waiting for. Very helpful. Not many style channels go into much detail of which clothing colors go best with certain skin tones. Yet, it is great to know that they shouldn't dictate what we should wear.
When the German man starts talking about the best colors
*nervous laughing*
I thought I was the only one thinking it
This was quite informative and I learned a great deal. As a lady, this was especially helpful where determining skin undertones are concerned. 🌷
Perfect timing! I was just about to google that question.
Once again, Sven to the rescue 😂.
Awesome video.
your channel is worth £1,000,000. I feel like i'm taking this for granted but I'm so happy that your channel exists, it has majorly helped me in style and also once again great video :)
My favourite colour is purple, and I recently went out and bought a dark purple shirt on a whim without actually trying it on. I've been worried about actually wearing it since I don't actually know if I'd look good in it, but being told on here that it would likely look good with my kind of skin tone definitely helps give me the confidence to wear it.
Thanks for this video!
Seasonal color analysis has been around for years. I have a book by Carole Jackson entitled Color for Men. It has helped me because I am blonde and most men's fashion colors seem so oriented to those with dark hair. For instance, my navy is not that bottomless blue back that we commonly see in suits and blazers. Also, I have learned why a very bright yellow or even a light pink man's shirt is not looking good on me. I need a deeper shade of pink, for example. There are pictures that match the descriptions and alternate clothing color choices in the book. Very helpful to understand your skin tones and therefore the colors that work best for you. Thank you for your video discussion..
Man, thank you so much for your videos. They are really a wealth of excellent knowledge.
Thank you this very helpful, thanks for posting.
I really needed this video... awesome work
Another excellent video. Thank you.
Always on point Sven!!!
great video! I have been looking for a video like this for a long time!
You are very charming, and exceedingly easy to listen to, which makes these informative videos, much more enjoyable :D
I love this channel so much. Thank you very much for your help!
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A very nice video. I am very pale, with cool undertones, so quickly learned to be wary of some colours (here 's looking at you yellow) and it always nice to get advice on different colour combinations that can work.
I have a lot of work to do! Thanks for the video. Will be re-watching this many times.
Way too excited for this YAY!!! 😍
All your videos are so knowledgeable, entertaining and enjoyable. I have learnt so much. Thank you.
Great video. Yep. Also depends on what you like. Bought a green Oxford shirt recently and I love it.... Suits my cooler white skin tone
Thanks a million, its great
Great video! Always useful!
I’m a huge fan of your Channel!! You have inspired me to dress well! White tie rules!!!!! Your the best Sven! (Btw my profile icon picture is a 1935 esquire ad for casual black tie!!!!)
Ah yes. Vintage Esquire "casual" d i n n e r j a c k e t
You mean casual as in turndown collar 1930's casual? (When back then Black Tie itself had its own tiers of formalities)
thanks for posting
Always great content and I thank you👌🏾👌🏾
Good to know you are brazilian too, man! I'm from Brazil and really appreciate your work, guys. Congratulations.
Great informative video! 👍🏻
This is the most informative video I've watched. So much new information that I did not know about.
Thank you so much for this
I personally love lighter shirts and darker jackets. However, to bring in some colour I sometimes bring in a sweater over the shirt and beneath the jacket. When its a suit however, I prefer dark blue and grey suits.
Im a Ginger so I guessing I'm probably a light skin tone lol..
This was dealt with in a book. Colour me beautiful.
Winter Spring Summer and Autumn people and colours that suited them.
Great video! I think I have a warmer skin tone but I like wearing cooler colours just because I feel more confident; but I guess I might have a more neutral skin tone because I feel that orange doesn't work for me at all.
I have a question with regards to wearing a suit in the winter; when you are wearing an overcoat on top of your jacket, do you button the jacket as well? Do I regard it like a vest in a 3 piece suit? Do I wear it open? Does it matter?
Thanks for reading, and thank you even more if you answer the question in advance!
Nice to hear your father is from Brazil. I subscribed in your channel las t week and I am appreciating very much. Congrats.
I'm looking for a starter book about classic menswear. Do you have any recommendations?
I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS, ARE REALLY USEFUL AND I HOPE SOME DAY COULD UPLOAD A VIDEO ABOUT THE PROPER WAY TO STORE TIES. THANKS.
Do you take requests? I haven't browsed your entire video library yet, but I would love to see a tutorial on how to properly polish shoes.
Of course, we listen to our audience. We are already planning on it.
@@gentlemansgazette Great. What's funny is that the shoes they issue in the army don't have to be polished. They permanently shine, so I never learned. I send the boots out.
Polishing shoes is a pleasure, and you get to enjoy your effort.
@@bomber7837 It seems like it. That's why I'm asking for it. :)
@@multimeter2859 Indeed, I will say this though, if a video is made, I wouldn't recommend following it exactly, make sure to experiment with different methods of polishing, you'll find what works for you.
Thanks for posting another important vid, on understanding how to dress well.👍
i dont even wear those clothes but i still love your videos and tips for style!
This is good... I almost never wear any darker greens or medium yellows, they just dont go well with my complexion, especially since it changes sometimes.
Hi Sven! I'm interested in the brown as well as the gray donegal jacket that you showcased in this video. I've been trying to look for them online but it has been a challenge to say the least. Where would you suggest I look. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing
Man this dude has something really visceral against light blue shirt-light gray suit 😂😂😂
German/Irish American. I’m light white skin, definitely a cool undertone, with dark brown hair and dark blue/ green eyes. I never thought about wearing more green, but I think that might look nice, thanks.
Love this
Excellent video, i really like the inclusion of examples.
Thank you
The one thing that everyone should extract from this video is that, everyone is free to wear whatever you find pleasurable.
What is Antonio Centeno's Tone and Undertone?
Wow lots of info but Raphael do the same rules apply for scarves?
How does black tie work with lighter skin tones asking because I the white shirt and the black jacket are quite contrasting
For black men what do you recommend.
Hi Sven Rafael, really loving the suit and tie combo you’re wearing here. What suit is that? I mean the brand
Colors are difficult, oddly enough you can sometimes almost feel it. Plain red and light blue don't work for me while purple and orange are much easier on the eye for some reason.
Love the video! I'm a bit confused though. I'm a white guy, dark hair, do I not look good in a light grey say fresco/flannel with a light shirt? (I have these clothes). My mom says I look handsome :) But appreciate any feedback on this complex topic!
I have an olive oil skin color. What colors do I use ?
I'm cool, and black and white suits me perfectly.
This is a great video, thank you GG. Incidentally what colour is Khaki? I have seen a tobacco brown through to a light green described as Khaki.
Worthy of discussion maybe?
What if my natural skin tone is light and cool, but my face and hands are kind of red from having failed to where sunscreen to many times in the past?
Great video as always, Sven. Do you know of any particularly good tweed brands? Also, I’d like to get a boutonnière from Fort Belvedere which would you recommend as a first one (particularly for black tie)? Many thanks, keep up the great videos!
Good depends on what you want. Sense Tweed or loosely woven, Harris or Donegal etc. Traditionally, for black tie a white or red carnation or Rose is popular but at the end of the day it's all about what you like :)
Gentleman's Gazette Thank you. I’m considering perhaps a lotus flower, carnation or spray rose.
Very high level stuff
Very interesting.
I wish I knew where to get your club collar shirt and peak lapel jacket! Love them! Especially your brown suit
The suit is most likley bespoke, So it will probably hard to find the same fabric at this time.
I got a personal shopper few months ago and she told me the opposite. I have a warm skintone and she told me to insist on bright and cold colours, which is the opposite you propose. I am confused now. It is also true that when we did the sessions, it was spring-summer, so usually only I wear one layer, and probably the goal there is to create more contrast. Probably with the complexity of layers, the situation can change.
Men could also go to a MAC store or high-end dept. store and ask for a foundation match. I had a Vogue consultant do my colors. It freaked me out when they said I had yellow tones, but when someone else said "gold," I liked it. LOL. You can also sit by a window and hold up different colors next to you face and look in a mirror. It soon becomes clear.
Thank you very much for this interesting video and for all your effort. That said, as an Italian, I would never wear together the colors you are wearing in this video. Probably different countries have different tastes...I don't know...
At exact 2:00, what was that? What was it called back then? And what was it used for?
I am of a warm undertone, I love navy blue and all darker shades of blue. I wear some bomber jackets in navy blue and some shorts in the same colour. I absolutely love it! But I’m a bit worried It might contradict my tone.
Would these colours contradict my tone ?
I love navy but am warm, and it really makes me look pale and sickly.
I tan very easily, but in a tropical climate, I usually burn a little even with the sunscreen. Of course, I'm outside all day, so what to expect?? I guess I'm more a warm to neutral?
Wirklich großen Respekt für Ihr Englisch. Ist sehr beeindruckend.
Appreciating Gentleman's gazette knows Hugo Jacomet, he's probably one of the best representative and defender of classic mens wear.
Maybe a video on how the angles of tie, vest, suit, jacket; all lend themselves to the face...?
I have a medium tone and I like gray and powder blue on me .. I stay away from neon or bright colors ..
I like earth tones
I love this channel
You taught me about dressing and acting as a gentleman, while helping me pass time in hospitals and physical therapy inpatient facilities I spent almost half of 2020 in, I want to thank the whole team, as each has their own dynamic. Thanks team.
Hello Sven, I’m attending a smart/casual meal with my friends tomorrow night and I don’t want to be too overdressed. I was wondering if a blazer with a tshirt underneath would be good? What do you think
I maybe to late but what color is the blazer?
Raven Snowman I have 2 I had in mind, a light grey one or a navy one
Raven Snowman that was perfect mate cheers 👍🏻
@@minifestsam8651 why thank you I am happy to help.
What about men who are darker skin? I noticed you never went into detail about what compliments their tones. Thanks in advance. I truly enjoy all the Knowledge I gather from your page and adopt to my own styling.
They can either be cool or warm tones
I would only avoid completely white outfits
@mario why should darker skin people avoid wearing white cloth?
Well considering my dad’s father and that side of the family is Filipino, I’m assuming that I have a warmer undertone. My skin isn’t pale, but it isn’t dark either. I do burn in the sun in the summer, but it turns to a tan pretty quickly. My sister has had many times where she’s sat outside to sun tan for several hours a day and got super dark. I like wearing most colors, but some specific shades look better on me than other shades of that color and others I’ve found I can wear any shade of. For colors of blue, green, and red I can wear practically any shade and have it look great on me. I tend to stay away from neon looking shades of those colors and go for colors from those of olive, sage, light green, forest/emerald green, navy, light/baby blue, medium blue, maroon/burgundy, salmon, and terracotta. Those tend to look the best on me. I’ve experimented within the last 2 years with other colors I normally wouldn’t wear like purple, pink, orange, and yellow. I look great with lavender purple, but not darker purples. For yellow I look better with more pale or pastel yellows than golden or mustard yellows. Pink looks best on me as a salmon or light pink. If it’s too dark of a pink or too faded of a light pink it tends to look bad on me. Orange is a hit or miss for me. Some days I like it and other days I don’t. I like burnt orange the best, but any other shades I tend to stay away from. My main color theme for my style is blue, green, red, and neutrals with an occasional wear of pink, yellow, or purple. I mainly wear orange in the fall.
I have a combination of a warm hair color and cold skin colors. I went to an image consultant and got draped. That's how I know what colors work best for me in what situations. It's not cheap (between $150 and $200 or so), but it's well worth it in not buying clothes that you like but that don't work for you.
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12:28-12:34 those are some hot bars there 😂
In my opinion I have found reds and oranges just don't look good with fair skin.
Also I'm surprised the light blue shirt and light grey jacket wasn't considered favorable for light skin in this video.
I have the exact suit in the background of the main talking.
I much prefer this method warm/cool + high/low contrast. It's way better than the "seasons" which are so popular right now. To me summer is a hot hot time, but they use a cool spectrum, makes zero sense.
How does a green undertone translate to warm? [
Sven, I always saw something sassy on you. Not really German, now I know what it is. That is your Brazilian portion. Welcome to the club! We are similar on that.
old fashion, but concept still relevant
Hmm. Blond hair, light blue eyes, so I suppose cool....except my face is naturally ruddy in complexion. A bit red basically.
make videos on different hair styles, classic and modern
I learned that it is important to incorporate your hair color into figuring out what color stories are appropriate for you from my hairdresser. For example, I am Nordic / German and have a cool skin tone. If I'm in the son, I burn. I'm the only person in my immediate family who hasn't had skin cancer. I generally stay covered up in the summer time. I don't go out of the house without a hat on. However, I have a warm hair color. So, it turns out that I can (and do) wear some warm colors well and in particular, colors associated with autumn in New England. I have to be careful with warm colors and choose colors that drift more towards neutral. I was taught to be careful with green, to consider the color's undertone as to whether I can wear it. There are many greens I can't wear, such as Kelley Green. I should look good in all blues, but I don't. Again, if the color is too cold, it will clash with my hair and not look good. (I am a short hair, with a military regulation haircut.)
With white shirts, check the undertone. My father had a somewhat warm skin tone. So, I looked for a white that had a very subtle yellow undertone. When I wore white with my business suit, I looked for a white with a blueish undertone. We then added an appropriate tie and pocket square (for my father) and scarf (for me).
Could you do a video on haircuts? I needed a military regulation haircut, and I'm not a guy. I used to go to a barber shop for this. The first time I went to the barber shop for a short hair military regulation haircut, I felt funky. It turned out that a couple of barbers there were skilled at providing this service to women. These haircuts were flattering, stylish and compliant with the rules. They would attend trade shows / conferences looking for ideas, improving their skills. It's important to get a great haircut. Some people, like my brother, have a hair color that really clashes with their skin tone and coloring it makes sense. It's OK for a guy to have his hair colored, but for guys doing this, please see a barber who regularly colors men's hair. Men's hair does not behave the same way women's hair does when colored. I'm fortunate that my warm brown hair color does not clash with my very cool skin, but that's because I know how to take advantage of this and choose a wardrobe.
As a textile designer, I love designing for dark skinned people: olive, coffee, chocolate, etc. I have so much fun coming up with accessories that help these people stand out from the crowd--in a very good way.
I love this channel... and I'm a lady. Many of us end-up dressing our men and we want them to dress appropriately--in classic menswear.
At 12:55 there is a pair of slacks with cuffs that are very tall. Is that the accepted style now?
Sven favours 2" cuffs on most of his trousers. Personally I like to see a smaller one on my husband's pants, also I like a longer leg length on him, I don't favour the 'half mast' look. Sven makes bold statements with his dressing, the less bold opt for more conventional I think.
Pegs Barton Thank you. That makes sense to me.
Why is there a blackout at 7:10 ? Great video though 😄👍
Yayyyy, i have a neutral undertone! I can wear everything!
Who's with me?
Your channel is amazing, it really helps, but I think there are some guys who are younger than 25 to 35 years as I am. So think you could invite somebody from college who is at most 23 years old to give some advice. But I had seen the video: "How to dress properly to age" and helped me but next time, I would appreciate the video with a deeper focus. Thank you very much in advance. Jacob
Hi Sven, i have a couple of questions. What are your favorite fragrances ? And do you match your Fragrances to your outfit ?
From brazil too !where city ur dad from?