Two questions: what should I consider regarding patterns? And should I go for pure white or more natural/cream white?

When you’ve been analyzed as True Summer – sometimes called Cool Summer – it’s important to choose patterns and white shades that harmonize with your cool and muted color palette. Here are some guidelines to work from.

Patterns and contrasts

• Focus on medium contrasts instead of sharp black-and-white combinations.
• Choose patterns with soft color transitions and motifs that feel watercolor-painted or slightly “brushstroke-like.”
• Small florals, subtle stripes, or paisley work well as long as the colors stay within the cool and somewhat muted scale.
• Avoid overly strong color contrasts – they can take over and make you disappear.

Examples of suitable patterns

1. Small floral prints in cool pastels.
2. Striped garments in muted blue or gray tones.
3. Watercolor-like motifs where colors blend together.
4. Paisley in cool pink, lavender, or gray-blue.

The right choice of white

• Cream white usually feels too warm for you.
• Pure white works, but can sometimes feel too sharp against your skin tone.
• The best is a cool, soft white with a hint of gray – think pearl or very light gray.

By sticking to patterns with soft contrasts and a cool white shade, you get a wardrobe that lifts your features and gives an elegant impression year-round.

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