Greys sometimes contain a yellowish-gold quality and are often blends of stony browns rather than steel or white. There’s lots of range within this season and your value limits may not be the same as another True Autumn’s. True black isn’t common but some brunettes go quite deep into the chocolate range.īe careful not to go too dark if your complexion is fairer. Very bright orangy reds and light strawberry blondes typically belong with Spring. Red is common and usually appears in variations of auburn, copper or russet. Unless you have it naturally, it’s tricky to replicate and best kept as a shade among many rather than all-over coverage. Natural colours range from dark chocolate and chestnut brown to warm honey.īlonde might present in caramel highlights or sun-bleached tips and will be dark compared with Spring’s versions. This effect elevates depth and connects beautifully with your value scale.Ī burnished metallic glow is often a defining characteristic of True Autumn hair. Many natural fabrics have a little roughness that creates tiny shadows in the surface of the garment. Some khakis are ok but be careful not to go too soft, many versions are too greyed for this season and better for Soft Autumn. They’re not always easy to find but work wonders. True Autumn greys are greenish, like a thin layer of lichen over stone. Most earthy browns are great but teal, olive and burgundy are also accessible options in suiting.

You can’t balance its super low value and the complete lack of heat will flatten you. Your challenge is to resist black in corporate wear. Olive, deep tan, browned gold, latte, almond, parchment, khaki-stone greys and even mustard work as alternatives to brown if you want a change.

This is burnish not shine, and it looks incredible on True Autumns. Note that leather - unless it’s patent, which won’t suit you - polishes to a deep gloss. It is worth trying a little harder to find chestnut or mahogany staples in shoes, belts and bags. Overly faded looks are usually higher value than the palette, meaning you’ll lose your depth.Ĭolours for leather are particularly susceptible to fashion trends and browns vary from year to year. Utility looks work really well on True Autumn so texture and wear are terrific - just don’t get too enthusiastic. Jeans in any of the season’s colours will of course, also be suitable. Mokume gane, leadlight effects, enamel and ancient coins are beautifully suited to this season.Ī medium indigo that’s on the darker side is a safe blue denim. There are plenty of amazing precious and semi precious gems that compliment this season so look to the palette for guidance.

Instead, keep stones raw or opaque, in softer or less reflective cuts. Autumns can wear it in styles from rustic to avant garde, casual to elegant.Įveryone loves a brilliant sparkly diamond but traditional faceted cuts aren’t great for True Autumn. Smooth surfaces can be ok but the piece really comes alive with a brushed, matte or textured finish. Tarnished, oxidised or antique effects are terrific. The depth of True Autumn excludes high value rose gold.Īvoid lots of shine, polish or bling. If it has a greenish or brownish cast, all the better. Opt for deep golds with a yellow, rather than orange tone. Instead, embrace the wide varieties of yellow gold, brass, bronze and copper at your disposal. Being a warm season, cool toned metals have no a place here.

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