Calm summer color palette outfits

Color is so important when choosing clothing. Can you accurately answer the question - what color suits my skin tone? If not, then this is for you.

This week I put together a summer capsule wardrobe with a cool colour palette to complement last week's post of a Warm Palette Summer Capsule Wardrobe. It is actually also two-fold though because the colour choices in this summer capsule are perfect for the True Summer Colour Palette.

This is the second in a series of posts which will introduce you to each of the four seasonal palettes. These posts are written for those who have recently had a personal colour analysis, but will …

Capsule wardrobes have never appealed to me but as I look at what I've worn this winter, I see that my clothes have morphed into one. Maybe yours have too. I own..

The predominant color dimension of the Soft Summer tone is chroma. Exceptionally low, its tone is velvety, soft, and richly elegant. Darker and even more subdued than the True or Light Summer, the Soft Summer tone is cool yet neutral enough to accept some warmth into its radiance. The Soft Summer's energy is self-contained, quiet, and peaceful. Subtle transitions from color to color add poise and graciousness to its charm. ~Kathryn Kalisz (Understanding Your Colour)