28 Fall Outfits for Cool Skin Tones.

Colour Matching
Written By Daria Andronescu

If you're a cold color type like a Summer Colour Type or a Winter Colour Type, you probably think that autumn colors are not for you. In fact, there are plenty of complementary colors that fit a cool skin tone and that will allow you to create plenty of outfit ideas.

The colors for a cool skin tone can be found in a wide selection of shades.

This blog post will give you plenty of ideas on how to match clothes' color with a fall vibe and get plenty of outfit ideas that can't go wrong for the colder season.

Colors influence the way we look and feel, but also the versatility of our wardrobes and the number of outfit ideas we can have.

Most people choose colors randomly and so they end up with clothes that don’t match well and limit their outfit ideas and wearability. Fashion can be pretty exciting in autumn as well if you know what to do with colours, textures and pair clothes in the right outfit.

Your personal style depends on a number of factors. Most importantly, your lifestyle, professional and personal needs. Your outfit ideas need to answer all your style needs.

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Ready to put together your Fall Wardrobe?

When it comes to fall outfit ideas, the first place you should look at is your last year's fall wardrobe. So, before you go spending your hard-earned money on any new fall outfit, see what treasures you have in storage.

Take out that thicker pair of jeans, the knee high boots, a denim jacket, the trench coat if you have one, the turtleneck sweater, anything that has a long sleeve, a jacket or two, thicker dresses any chunky knitwear, and so on.

You might not have any outfit ideas yet, but I promise that is about to change. I'm going to show you how to put together a fall wardrobe that you'll love wearing for the next three months.

Colours for fall outfits.

Outfit Ideas with Red.

To be honest I don’t think that the Autumn season is only about yellow, orange, and brown. There are many colorful options out there that will fit you better and give you better outfit ideas.

I think there are many other colors that we can see in nature and lots of them are actually cool. For example, cool shades of red. Red is a powerful color, so you need to let it shine in your outfit. 

You can try monochrome outfits, where you use shades of the same color as I have here. If that is too bright, pair it with neutral colors like black, grey, or navy.

Outfit Ideas with Burgundy.

Personally, I love burgundy. I think it's a highly versatile color that is all around us in Autumn and it looks great with many other colors. There's plenty of outfit ideas to be had when you think of using this color.

It’s a very nice color for your bag, it’s not too bright but still gives a pop of color and makes any outfit a little more personal.

Outfit Ideas with Green.

Green, like many other colors, has both warm and cool shades and it will help you create beautiful outfit ideas.

Cool shades of green are also quite versatile. For example, you can try to match them with plum, violet, shades of blue, shades of gray, white or black.

Outfit Ideas with Purple.

Some darker shades of purple like Plum, Grape, or Wine look very autumnal to me, especially worn with teal, shades of red or dark blue.

Outfit Ideas with Brown for Fall Weather.

Many people think that brown is not suitable for cold color types, but it’s not exactly true. Of course, most shades of brown are warm, but there are some browns that suit the cold color types too.

For example, Taupe shade is a mix of grey and brown that looks best when matched with light or neutral cold colours.

Dark brown that is almost like black suits Winter types very well as well and can be a great alternative to the usual Black or Navy.

If you prefer warmer shades of brown, I’d advise using them as accessories. For example, I love matching navy or shades of grey with medium brown shade bags or belts.

Many people think that brown is not suitable for cold colour types, but it’s not exactly true. Of course most shades of brown are warm, but there are some browns that suit the cold colour types too. For example, Taupe shade is a mix of grey and brown that looks best when matched with light or neutral cold colours. Dark brown that is almost like black suits Winter types very well as well and can be a great alternative to the usual Black or Navy. If you prefer warmer shades of brown, I’d advise using them as accessories. For example, I love matching navy or shades of grey with medium brown shade bags or belts.

Patterns

Plaid / Tartan

Another element that can add more Autumn vibes is patterns. For example, plaid and tartan are both associated with this time of the year. You can go for some classic variations, or something more fashion-forward, or even monochromatic options. The choice is endless.

Houndstooth / Argyle / Herringbone

Besides plaid, you can also try houndstooth, argyle or herringbone. As these patterns are quite active, I’d advise keeping the rest of your outfit simple or even monochrome.

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Floral / Paisley

If geometric patterns are not to your liking, you can try floral or paisley variations. These look great with something monochrome, but also when mixed together. Learn other fashion pattern matching techniques in this blogpost.

As you can see, you don’t need to wear lots of orange and mustard to get yourself in an Autumn mood. Nature is as diverse as our colour and style choices. Don’t you think?

Let me know in the comments what puts you in an Autumn mood stylistically. Or maybe you just prefer to wear the same colours all year around no matter the weather?

Let’s discuss!

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