Back in the 80s there was this whole big movement for women to find out what their season was. Now by season, we mean coloring–as in what are your best colors? While some of the old “What’s Your Season” pics might seem very outdated, the concept most certainly is not! Knowing which colors work best for your coloring makes you look better, feel better, getting dressed easier, finding makeup colors faster, and saves you money (since you’re less likely to buy that sweater on sale at Bloomie’s because you know the color is all wrong for you)!

More about color seasons after the jump:

Just like nature, color seasons are classified by four categories:

Winter: Your season is Winter if you have olive-or cool-toned skin and your eyes are a deep shade (like dark brown). Look for vivid or icy tones like pure white, navy, emerald green, deep hot pink, true red, bright burgundy, royal blue, charcoal gray, black. Accessorize with silver or platinum.

Summer: Your season is Summer if you are an ash blonde or have light ash-brown hair (often characterized as “mousy”); your hair bleaches quickly in the sun; you have pink, even translucent, skin; your eyes are blue or green. Look for cool, soft colors, like most blues (including periwinkle, blue-gray and navy), off-white, rosy beige, brown, lavender or pastel pink (with blue undertones). Accessorize with silver, very pale gold or pearls.

Spring: Your season is Spring if you are golden blonde or were blonde as a child and your hair retains a golden cast; your skin has a warm undertone and is creamy ivory, peachy-pink or beige; you have rosy cheeks and flush easily; your eyes have gold flecks. Look for clear, delicate and bright hues, like creamy beiges, light royal blue, peachy or bright warm pinks, turquoise or aqua, pastel green, golden brown or medium purple. Accessorize with gold or pearls.

Autumn: Your season is Autumn if if your hair is brown or red with gold or red highlights; your skin has a peachy or coppery cast (and maybe freckles); your eyes are golden brown, hazel, green or teal blue. Look for strong shades with warm undertones, like camel, dark tomato red, forest or olive green, all oranges, coffee or chocolate brown, teal blue.

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You want to focus more on your skin’s undertone and your eye color when it comes to figuring out your season. Hair color is not a major factor since many women have colored their hair in a shade that does not agree in harmony with their season. Use the hair color descriptions above to help you decide on a new hair color.

Check out some color swatches for the seasons:

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Urban Glamour offers many personal style and beauty services, including color anaylsis! If you live in the NYC area, contact us to schedule a consultation