Soft Summer: muted, cool and understated

Soft Summers have gentle, blended coloring with a cool lean: ash or mousy brown hair, gray-green or hazel eyes and low contrast. Smoky, muted colors look best; bright, pure colors can overwhelm.

Your best colors

Dusty roseSageSlate blueMauveSoft tealHeatherSmoky plumStone blue

Best neutrals

OysterTaupe grayPewterSoft charcoal

Colors to skip

Bright orangeNeonPure black
Metals: brushed silver and pewter
Blended, tonal outfits look expensive on you.
Choose heathered and matte fabrics over shiny ones.
Soft charcoal and taupe replace black.
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For women: picks in Soft Summer colors

Zeagoo Womens Tops Short Sleeve V Neck Tee Shirts Cute Dressy Casual Zeagoo Womens Tops Short Sleeve V Neck Tee Shirts Cute Dressy CasualAmazon
Trendy Queen Women's 2 Piece Fall Lounge Sets 2026 Designed with Pintuck | Comfy Matching Trendy Queen Women's 2 Piece Fall Lounge Sets 2026 Designed with Pintuck | ComfyAmazon
YEOREO Ease Workout Leggings Womens Straight Leggings Eddiy Gym Yoga Pants YEOREO Ease Workout Leggings Womens Straight Leggings Eddiy Gym Yoga PantsAmazon
Simplee Womens Floral Boho Chiffon Casual Smocked Wedding Guest Maxi Dress Simplee Womens Floral Boho Chiffon Casual Smocked Wedding Guest Maxi DressAmazon
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Quilted Full-Zip Water-Resistant Fleece Sherpa-Lined Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Quilted Full-Zip Water-Resistant Fleece ShAmazon
ASUIU Two Piece Sweatsuit Sets for Women Crewneck Sweatshirt and Pants Set ASUIU Two Piece Sweatsuit Sets for Women Crewneck Sweatshirt and Pants SetAmazon
Fisoew Womens Baggy Wide Leg Pants Casual Elastic High Waisted Drawstring Printed Workout Fisoew Womens Baggy Wide Leg Pants Casual Elastic High Waisted Drawstring PrinteAmazon
Women's Hawaiian Maxi Dresses Summer Sun Floral Sleeveless Vacation Women's Hawaiian Maxi Dresses Summer Sun Floral Sleeveless VacationAmazon

For men: picks in Soft Summer colors

Amazon Essentials Men's Straight Fit 5 Pocket Stretch Corduroy Pant Amazon Essentials Men's Straight Fit 5 Pocket Stretch Corduroy PantAmazon
Legendary Whitetails Mens Flannel Long Sleeve Button Down 100% Cotton Shirt Legendary Whitetails Mens Flannel Long Sleeve Button Down 100% Cotton ShirtAmazon
Levi Strauss Signature Gold Levi Strauss Signature GoldAmazon
PJ PAUL JONES Mens Quarter Zip Sweater Dress Textured Pullover PJ PAUL JONES Mens Quarter Zip Sweater Dress Textured PulloverAmazon
Levi Strauss Signature Gold Levi Strauss Signature GoldAmazon
Tommy Hilfiger Men's Non Iron Solid Button Collar Dress Shirt Tommy Hilfiger Men's Non Iron Solid Button Collar Dress ShirtAmazon
Wrangler Men's Retro Slim Fit Bootcut Jean Wrangler Men's Retro Slim Fit Bootcut JeanAmazon
Alpine Swiss Zach Men’s Wool Blend Overcoat – Knee-Length Trench Coat, Runs Large for Laye Alpine Swiss Zach Men’s Wool Blend Overcoat – Knee-Length Trench Coat, Runs LargAmazon

Common questions

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