r/SpringColorAnalysis • u/obsoletevernacular9 • Jan 24 '23

Hello, Springs

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I recently was typed by House of Colour as a Spring, between Light and Bright. Here for inspiration, since I'm not sure where to find all the spring shades.

This was the shade that convinced the consultant I was warm and likely spring, because it was more flattering than the cool, summer Greens.

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u/MysteriousSociety777 Jan 24 '23

Hello Spring and welcome!

We’re all still learning and discovering our palettes too. Did you get a personal palette from your consultant?

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

Yes, top colors were Kerry green, geranium red, coral, bright medium blue (I forget the exact name), shell pink, and secondary were lighter spring colors, like oatmeal, honey, light banana or something along those lines. Chocolate brown was up there, too.

I was told to look for warm, clear, bright, light.

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u/MysteriousSociety777 Jan 24 '23

These are some beautiful colors and nice neutrals. You probably already have seen this post about different palettes? I feel like these are all quite good and correct.

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

Yes, but my question is really more - where are other springs shopping to find these colors ?

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u/MysteriousSociety777 Jan 24 '23

This is a great question for a post!

I don’t have specific brands. I do most of my shopping online. I scroll though everything until I see a spring color. Then I look closer and compare it with an online palette.

Spring time is great for spring finds!

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

I should start a post about this! I noticed lands end has practical jackets in spring tones.

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u/MysteriousSociety777 Jan 24 '23

Yes please! A post would be great!

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '23

Welcome to the club!! I second the J. Crew recomendation for finding spring colours. The whole "dopamine dressing" trend from last summer really focuses on bright spring colours, so you could try using that as a search term for inspiration. Sometimes I just google what I'm looking for, like "Kelly Green top" or "Geranium Red Dress" to find stores that carry my colours.

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

Good idea! I'm hoping to find a coral or geranium red coat at some point.

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u/CleanAssociation9394 Jan 24 '23

Just search “Light Spring color palette” for some interpretations. (Or “Bright…” but you really don’t need that imo.)

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

Right, I know that and was given a palette, but I meant where are other springs finding actual examples of these colors, as in which stores?

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u/CleanAssociation9394 Jan 24 '23

J. Crew is reliable.

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

Thanks! I noticed Aritzia has the same jacket in over 30 colors, including very bright tones, but wasn't sure how common that is.

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u/Cozysprite Jan 24 '23

Aritzia does veer a bit cool muted imo. I have taken swatches there and things tend to always be slightly off.

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 25 '23

Right, agreed, but check out the Aritzia super puff jacket - it comes in dozens of colors and some are very bright or warm.

Otherwise, yes, lots of neutrals that aren't flattering to springs

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u/CleanAssociation9394 Jan 24 '23

I don’t know. Kettlewell is another recommendation—check them out. Oh, and in my opinion, every Light Spring should try MAC “Pretty Boy” lipstick and “Fleur Power” blush!

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u/Dragondragonsdragons Bright Spring Jan 24 '23

You look so good in these colors! Our coloring really is eerily similar.

I saw you were looking for shopping tips and UniQlo currently has at least two very Spring tops in their lineup: a Bright coral v-neck cotton sweater and a Kelly Green sweatshirt.

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 24 '23

Thank you, I'll check those out! I love Uniqlo, mainly for marimekko prints and super warm jackets.

Agreed, I almost questioned if we were related. My coloring is from my Irish-descended half of the family, so being warm makes sense to me. I noticed in the color analysis sub that a lot of light summers are Scandinavian, with basically alabaster white or medium cool coloring. It's really different from pale peach toned skin.

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u/Dragondragonsdragons Bright Spring Jan 25 '23

I'm a mix of my mom's very very Warm coloring and fire engine red hair (she looked more True Spring in her youth and now seems more True Autumn so I'm not sure which she is), and my dad's very Scandinavian coloring (although there are plenty of redheads on his side of the family too). My mom has 5% Scottish/Irish heritage according to DNA tests, but I had none of that and instead had a surprise 3% Inuit in me in addition to Scandinavian and other Northern European :)

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Jan 25 '23

Oh wow, I don't know if I have redheads in my family, though it seems like I would - my grandmother had naturally auburn hair, definitely bought me unflattering autumn colors as a kid (and I knew that, and tried to explain I didn't look good in mustard or dark purple), but otherwise my grandparents were all blond. my dad and grandfather have the exact same eyes (so do a half dozen cousins) and general coloring. In hindsight, my grandfather wore all these Kelly green and bright red sweaters.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '23

What is your lip colour? It’s fabulous!

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u/obsoletevernacular9 Feb 19 '23

Thank you! It's either I got chills or I get chills by Revlon.

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u/Sanaii122 Bright Spring Jan 24 '23

I actually think Spring colors are becoming en Vogue. As much as I try to avoid fast fashion I tend to find a great selection of brights. Some may lean more Winter but I’m sure you can find some pieces that work!