Cool Summer: cool, gentle and elegant

Cool Summers have clearly cool coloring with medium depth: ash-brown hair, gray-blue or soft brown eyes and rosy skin. Blue-based, slightly muted colors look best; warm oranges and golds can look sallow.

Your best colors

RaspberrySoft tealCornflowerDusty bluePlumRoseSeafoamCool emerald

Best neutrals

Soft whiteBlue grayCharcoal blueNavy

Colors to skip

OrangeMustardCamel
Metals: silver and pewter
Navy and blue-gray are your best basics.
Berry and rose shades beat warm reds.
Silver jewelry and cool-toned denim finish the look.
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For women: picks in Cool Summer colors

Low Rise Modern Straight Jeans Low Rise Modern Straight JeansCalvin Klein · $109.00
Tommy Hilfiger Womens Hooded Puffer Coat Tommy Hilfiger Womens Hooded Puffer CoatMacy's · $185.50
Avec Les Filles Womens Sleeveless Collared Mixed Media Maxi Dress Avec Les Filles Womens Sleeveless Collared Mixed Media Maxi DressMacy's · $117.60
Ekouaer Women's Fall V Neck Sweaters Knit Lightweight Long Sleeve Tops 2026 Ekouaer Women's Fall V Neck Sweaters Knit Lightweight Long Sleeve Tops 2026Amazon
Cropped Jean Chore Jacket Cropped Jean Chore JacketOld Navy · $19.99
Good American Womens Wide Leg Palazzo Jeans Good American Womens Wide Leg Palazzo JeansMacy's · $124.60
Button-front vest in alpaca blend Button-front vest in alpaca blendJ.Crew · $98.00
Crewneck Cardigan in 100% Cashmere Crewneck Cardigan in 100% CashmereMadewell · $198.00

For men: picks in Cool Summer colors

Contrast Trim Notch Neck Polo Shirt Contrast Trim Notch Neck Polo ShirtForever 21 · $19.99
Alimens & Gentle Plaid Mens Short Sleeve Button Down Shirts with Pocket Alimens & Gentle Plaid Mens Short Sleeve Button Down Shirts with PocketAmazon
Henley Sweatshirt Henley SweatshirtAbercrombie & Fitch · $85.00
Baggy Utility Chinos Baggy Utility ChinosCalvin Klein · $69.30
Low Rise Baggy Jeans Low Rise Baggy JeansHollister · $29.00
Denim Shirt Denim ShirtGap · $34.00
Washed Rotation Hoodie Washed Rotation HoodieOld Navy · $43.99
Textured Stripe Sweater Polo Textured Stripe Sweater PoloBanana Republic · $80.00

Common questions

Best colors to wear with gray hairBest colors for pale skinWarm vs cool undertone: how to tell

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