Being a True Winter

True Winter is the coolest season, whose colors are strong and saturated. There is nothing demure about these hues. The blue inherent in these cool colors bring the features of True Winter men and women into sharp focus. The colors lend themselves naturally to luxurious fabrics and dramatic or tailored styles. Formality looks right at home on True Winters; clothing styles that are relaxed, on the other hand, can look untidy or disorganized.

True Winters wear high contrast looks well—especially in very light values with dark. This is the season with the icy, near-white pastels that pair well with dark colors, such a cotton-candy pink with charcoal grey. Strong primary colors are at home in True Winter. They can make an outfit look wintery with black and steely grey, or nautically summery with white and navy blue. Bold stripes and patterns work for True Winters; just keep them in proportions that work for your body.  

Denim can look too muted next to the face. If a denim jacket appeals, consider a strongly colored, black, inky-dark blue, or cool white jacket. Denim jeans and skirts in these finishes will set off your colors in tops the best, too.

In jewelry, it’s the cool white of diamonds, platinum, and silver that are at home. Other gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are right at home, too. In leather goods, black, and cool grey, berry, taupe, or navy work. Bright white sneakers bring summer freshness.

In cosmetics, True Winters can pull off dramatic looks naturally, with bold use of color. Lipsticks and blush are clear red-violet colors such as raspberry or candy-apple red. They do not contain brown or orange, as in cordovan or coral. On eyes you can stick with cool neutrals if you prefer, such as icy grey, greige, icy pink, and charcoal, or you can insert those dramatic smudges of cobalt or clear violet. Makeup without too much shimmer or shine work best on True Winters. Mascara is typically black.