Light Summer: light, cool and airy

Light Summers have light, cool coloring: ash-blonde or light hair, light blue or gray eyes and low contrast. Soft, cool pastels look best; strong dark colors and warm oranges can feel heavy.

Your best colors

Powder blueLavenderRose pinkSoft mintPeriwinkleLight aquaSoft plumCool pink

Best neutrals

Soft whiteLight grayDove graySoft navy

Colors to skip

BlackOrangeGolden brown
Metals: silver and white gold
Soft navy and dove gray replace black.
Tone-on-tone pastel outfits look effortless on you.
Cool pinks and lavenders beat warm corals.
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For women: picks in Light Summer colors

Style Co Womens Cable Crewneck Long Sleeve Sweater Macys Exclusive Style Co Womens Cable Crewneck Long Sleeve Sweater Macys ExclusiveMacy's · $38.92
LILLUSORY Cardigan for Women Lightweight Cardigans Fall Fashion Outfits LILLUSORY Cardigan for Women Lightweight Cardigans Fall Fashion OutfitsAmazon
CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan CashSoft Oversized Chunky CardiganGap · $63.00
Out From Under Bec Ballet Wrap Top Out From Under Bec Ballet Wrap TopUrban Outfitters · $21.00
Trendy Queen Women's 2 Piece Fall Lounge Sets 2026 Designed with Pintuck Trendy Queen Women's 2 Piece Fall Lounge Sets 2026 Designed with PintuckAmazon
Cashmere blouson-sleeve sweater in argyle Cashmere blouson-sleeve sweater in argyleJ.Crew · $248.00
Denim Button-Front Midi Dress Denim Button-Front Midi DressForever 21 · $14.99
AE Whoa So Soft Fitted Sweater Polo AE Whoa So Soft Fitted Sweater PoloAmerican Eagle · $34.96

For men: picks in Light Summer colors

Polo Ralph Lauren Straight Fit Chino Pants Polo Ralph Lauren Straight Fit Chino PantsBloomingdale's · $40.79
Alfani Men's Merino Wool Quarter-Zip Mock-Neck Sweater, Macy's Exclusive Alfani Men's Merino Wool Quarter-Zip Mock-Neck Sweater, Macy's ExclusiveMacy's · $46.20
Garment Washed Graphic Logo Tee Garment Washed Graphic Logo TeeCalvin Klein · $34.30
Loose Italian Wool Pleated Suit Pant Loose Italian Wool Pleated Suit PantBanana Republic · $230.00
Heritage cotton tipped V-neck sweater Heritage cotton tipped V-neck sweaterJ.Crew · $69.50
Crew Neck Tee Crew Neck TeeU.S. Polo Assn · $11.99
Relaxed Washed Thermal Henley Relaxed Washed Thermal HenleyHollister · $34.00
Uo Relaxed Classic Oxford Shirt Uo Relaxed Classic Oxford ShirtUrban Outfitters · $59.00

Common questions

Best colors for pale skinBest colors for blonde hair

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