Autumn family

True Autumn

Warm, rich and golden. True Autumns have the warmest, most golden coloring of the autumn types. Rust, pumpkin, olive and mustard mirror your natural warmth, while cool pinks, icy pastels and black make your skin look sallow.

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The True Autumn color palette

These are the shades that harmonize with true autumn coloring. Wear them closest to your face — tops, scarves, collars — where they have the biggest effect.

Best neutrals

Build your wardrobe basics — coats, pants, bags — from these instead of generic black and white.

Colors to avoid

These shades tend to clash with true autumn coloring near the face. You can still wear them away from your face, such as in shoes or pants.

True Autumn makeup and lipstick

Jewelry: gold or silver?

  • Yellow gold
  • Bronze
  • Copper

Hair color

  • ✓ Copper
  • ✓ Auburn
  • ✓ Golden brown
  • ✓ Chestnut
  • ✗ Ash tones
  • ✗ Platinum
  • ✗ Blue-black

Similar seasons

If some of these colors don't feel right, you may sit between True Autumn and a neighboring season.

Soft AutumnSoft, warm and earthy
Deep AutumnDeep, warm and rich
True SpringWarm, clear and sunny