Are you having trouble picking out the best outfit for your headshot session? Or maybe you just need some inspiration to add the right pop to your look? You are not alone! One of the most time-consuming parts of preparing to be photographed is deciding on the outfit you want to be captured in. Below, we have outlined how to get the ball rolling with the most important part: choosing your colors.
You will need to identify which skin tone category you fall into — warm, neutral, or cool.
First, take this quiz!
Then, do the vein test! Check the veins around your wrist & palm:
- If they appear greenish, you have warm tones
- If they appear blue or purplish, you have cool tones
- If they appear colorless or match the skin, you have neutral tones
Also, you can determine your skin tone by recalling the way your skin reacts to the sun:
- If you tan easily, you have warm tones
- If you are able to tan or burn, you have neutral tones
- If you burn easily, you have cool tones
Complementary Colors for Warm Skin Tones
Orange, Honey, Amber, Gold, Olive, Turquoise, Cream
Avoid vibrant tones like Deep Red and Indigo.
Complementary Colors for Neutral Skin Tones
Light and soft colors like Rose, Jade, Gray, Sky Blue
Avoid Neons, Yellows, and Reds.
Complementary Colors for Cool Skin Tones
Emerald, Ocean Blue, Purple, Lavender, Cherry Red
Avoid Orange and Yellow.
