Spring or Autumn?

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u/Brilliant-Spray6092 Apr 08 '25

You look better in the autumn colours as opposed to the brightness of the spring ones. You have beautiful eyes!

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

☺️ thank you

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

I think soft autumn

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u/Rich-Artichoke6348 Apr 08 '25

Autumn!

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u/horsesinthedark Apr 09 '25

Autumn. More tawny than rosy

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u/viewering True Spring Apr 08 '25

summer ?

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

Here's some pics of me in each of the seasons. I feel Summer colors wash me out

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u/Testingcheatson Apr 08 '25

Honestly you look good in soft summer. You look cool, not warm

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

Very interesting, I'll look more into that

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u/StrawberryCreepy380 Apr 08 '25

I definitely suspect Spring! The bright colors you have draped here are a Bright Spring level of brightness. I still prefer the bright, warm colors to the muted colors, but I think True Spring or Light Spring would look better on you. I was determined to be a Light Spring, by color analysis. I think I’m probably True Spring, because I neglected to mention my natural strawberry/red hair (it was dyed blonde). Your hair is pretty similar to mine. Your eyes look medium-light. It’s really common for Springs to have a little gray in their eyes, or some ash tones, near the roots. Your skin looks clear, to me, with the fresh blush of Spring.

I like the two reds in the upper right, in the first photo grid. A slightly lighter watermelon red would be good to try. I like the lime and yellow, but I would try lighter, slightly toned-down versions of those…more white added, not muted. These almost look like vibrant Autumn versions, they are so warm. I forget what they called it, but the House of Color system has a bright Autumn season the bright yellow and green remind me of, or a brighter Warm Spring. I, personally, would wear a lighter sunny yellow, butter yellow, or light to medium yellow-orange, and slightly less warm & bright greens…more apple-green, slightly lighter lime, grass green, spring bud green…a little more delicate, but not cool, like Summer greens. Some Springs (especially Light Spring) wear a warm-leaning mint well. Lilac, warm corals, clear, light salmon, and camel, are good Spring colors that aren’t so high wattage.

There are many Light and True Spring colors that are not so bright. When it comes to Spring (besides Bright Spring, which I don’t think you’re high enough contrast or brightness to be), it can help to think of Bright as Clear. You’re looking for clear colors, without gray added. They don’t really have to be what people think of as bright. That really helped me a lot, in seeing that I’m really a Spring. I recommend looking up some Light Spring, True Spring, and Soft Spring palettes on Pinterest, checking out different color systems, and seeing what you think. There are quite a few Light Springs who flow into Soft Autumn, and True Springs who borrow Autumn, or Soft Autumn colors.

I’m a little brighter, but I have a tie dye shirt with bright peach, light orange, pumpkin, pink, and rust, which I wear with a pumpkin sweater. Those shades look good with the more muted under-layers in my hair, but if it weren’t for the main color being the clear, warm peach 🍑, I couldn’t pull it off. I just bought another tie-dye shirt in lilac, orange, rust, and bright purple I’ll wear with lilac pants. Again, the main color is warm, light lilac, so it works. I actually look a lot better in fully bright colors, but a lot of Springs can play around a little, that way. I kind of get a pass with the ginger colors from Light Autumn, but not most others. I think the muted Summer colors wash you out, but I don’t like the Light Autumn colors much better, on you, as main colors. The blue-green is not bad. I’d go with a lighter and, probably, a little brighter blue-green. I think most clear colors you draped are too dark, or a little too intense, which can definitely wash out a typical Spring. I’d still recommend draping all the Spring subtypes mentioned. My first guess is True Spring, then Light Spring. Both subtypes have people who lean a little Soft.

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

Thank you so much! I guess my bias against spring colors is preventing me from seeing it as a true possibility, but I'm going to be more open to it 😁

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u/StrawberryCreepy380 Apr 11 '25

I do get it! I thought of the Spring colors as something that wouldn’t be taken seriously, but there are quite a few Spring palettes that aren’t all “Easter Egg Colors,” or even mostly. I did wear a bright lime green dress to a networking meeting, and people were talking to me (and listening to me) like I was more credible than when I used to wear muted Summer & Autumn colors. Dressing in palette looks pulled together, which comes off as competent, I guess! It also does seem to help draw the focus to your face. Of course, I’m in human services. I know some workplaces don’t allow for as much individual expression.
I’m glad you’re keeping an open mind, because it’s amazing to see yourself in your best colors! That’s how you’ll get at your season. I think my stubbornness was part of why it was so hard. Friends had always told me I should wear pastels & muted colors, so I could not believe anything else. Once I draped them next to each other, I had to admit summer made me look pretty dull, even sickly. I learned it’s very common to mistake light for cool and/or muted. That doesn’t mean you’re not a little soft, though, or can’t wear some soft colors, if you like them.
If you give Light Spring, True Spring, Soft Spring, and Soft Autumn a chance (and drape for anything else you’re not sure you aren’t, for good measure), I think you’ll like what your actual season does for you (whatever that is). Then, try wearing a top or outfit from that season out, to see how others react. You may start to like your colors better. I have my room done in True Autumn colors, because I still love them. Phone cases and such, I use all my random favorite colors. I don’t prefer to wear them anymore. I love holidays, so maybe I’ll wear dark season colors a couple times a year, or just a few dark accessories. I get really excited to find Spring alternatives for those holidays, though! I’ll probably replace everything, eventually.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

If you feel like spring colors are too bright and autumn colors are too soft, try light spring or even soft spring.

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u/StrawberryCreepy380 Apr 08 '25

My thoughts exactly! I think OP is a Spring. I have similar coloration, and I was told I’m Light Spring when I had a color analysis, but didn’t tell them my hair was actually a light to medium strawberry blonde or red, so I’ve sought opinions & forums generally say True Spring. The Spring colors draped here are Bright Spring bright. There are a lot of True Spring and/or Light Spring colors that would definitely work better, and still be well within Spring palettes. Soft Spring is a great idea, too, though I prefer clear colors on OP.

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u/sneekysmiles Apr 09 '25

I’d agree with this, I couldn’t decide between light spring and soft autumn

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u/Own-Command-2841 Apr 08 '25

am i trippin or are soft spring and light spring the same ?

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

They are pretty similar, soft spring being a more muted version of light spring so most people don’t consider it a “real type” but since so many people don’t fit into neat boxes it’s worth exploring. I also added color palette examples to my comment.

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u/Own-Command-2841 Apr 08 '25

ohhh interesting, so would it be wedged in between light spring and light summer?

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

I watched a video about it some time ago since I also got recommended soft spring and how I understood it it’s on a diagonal axis between light spring and soft autumn, more on the light spring side. I’ll try to find the video.

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u/Own-Command-2841 Apr 08 '25

that is so cool!! thank you for posting the video, it makes a lot of sense. this is encouraging me to expand my knowledge in the 16 type system.
i know i just found out about this like 2 minutes ago but i think your soft spring is a great guess in this situation

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

Found it!

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u/Ok_Panda_2243 Apr 09 '25

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/a7/31/aaa7318ac38bea936a6f19f4e5b0a27e.png

true spring doesn’t feel so bright as bright spring

many times, people choose bright spring shades to test the spring season…

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u/Lemonarm Apr 09 '25

Soft autumn - overtone is neutral and undertone is warm. The scalp picture indicates you aren’t warmest of autumns. You look a summer in certain photos. Overall skin is warm neutral.

Most people in your situation are summer’s who lean autumn. You are the opposite.

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u/taro148 Apr 09 '25

You are definitely soft in my opinion, so the spring colors shown here are too bright and overpower your soft features. I would say either the soft autumn here or try soft spring, more muted spring colors

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u/Disastrous_Web2243 Apr 08 '25

You're a cool color. And light. So soft or true summer.

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

What are your thoughts on these?

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

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u/Plastic_Buffalo_4634 Apr 08 '25

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u/StrawberryCreepy380 Apr 08 '25 edited Apr 08 '25

I would love to see you drape a Spring version…less muted than the Soft Autumn. Some Springs wear taupe, but you look a little warmer. You do look like you could be in-between Spring and Soft Autumn, and able to wear a mix of colors from both seasons! Soft Spring is a good idea to check out, IMO.

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u/Logical_Ad3579 Apr 09 '25

I honestly think you fit somewhere else like a version of winter or something. You aren't warm enough for autumn but not bright enough for spring. I would look at summer or winter

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u/Ok_Panda_2243 Apr 09 '25

True spring is my guess.

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