For many women, black is the go-to choice. It suits “everyone”, it is slimming and it goes with everything. Yet black is one of the most difficult colors to wear. On many people it makes the skin look duller and dark circles stand out more. So who can wear black, really?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below you can read why black does not suit everyone, who can wear black well, and which colors you can wear instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black feels safe. It does not stand out, you do not have to think about combinations and it quickly looks polished. In many shops and wardrobes, black is therefore the base. But safe does not automatically mean it flatters you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black is the darkest and heaviest color there is, and it hardly reflects any light. Close to your face, that has a big influence. If you have a lot of contrast yourself, for example dark hair and light skin, black matches that beautifully. If, on the other hand, your coloring is soft or light, black takes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For warm types, black is also often too cool. Your face then lacks the warmth your natural coloring needs. Read more about warm or cool undertone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether black suits you depends on your seasonal type. Do not know your type yet? Then first read what the 12 seasonal types are<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black is one of the best base colors for winter types. Pure white, navy and charcoal also look stunning on you.<\/p> black \u00b7 navy \u00b7 charcoal \u00b7 More about this season \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Black is harsh next to your soft features. Choose one of these colors instead:<\/p> navy \u00b7 charcoal \u00b7 deep grey-blue \u00b7 More about this season \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n For autumn types, black is often too cool and too harsh. Dark Autumn can carry black best. Beautiful alternatives:<\/p> chocolate brown \u00b7 burgundy \u00b7 dark olive \u00b7 More about this season \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Black is too heavy for your fresh coloring. Bright Spring can carry black best. Choose instead:<\/p> camel \u00b7 warm grey \u00b7 bright navy \u00b7 More about this season \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Black is not a forbidden color. With a few tricks you can wear it without it costing you your glow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your hair turns greyer, your natural contrast often decreases. Black that used to suit you can suddenly look harsher. Then it helps to look at softer dark base colors.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Sometimes black seems the only option, for example at a job interview, a business meeting or a funeral. Even then you have more choice than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For work, a blazer or trousers in navy, charcoal or chocolate brown look just as professional as black. At a funeral or another formal moment, you can wear black and soften it with a scarf, shirt or piece of jewelry in a calm color from your palette. That way you stay appropriately dressed, without looking tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a winter type, you can combine black beautifully with clear colors from your palette, such as royal blue, fuchsia or pure white. The contrast matches your own appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you another seasonal type and still want to wear black? Then wear it in the lower half of your outfit and choose a color from your palette for your top. Black trousers with a dusty rose sweater, a black skirt with a camel shirt or black boots with an olive green dress: that way your face stays fresh, while you can still enjoy black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The great thing about black is that it goes with everything. The same is true for the dark base color from your own palette. Navy, charcoal, chocolate brown or burgundy are just as easy to combine, but bring more life to your face. With a color fan<\/a> you quickly find the right shade in the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to know for sure whether you are someone who can wear black, and what your best dark base color is? Get your colors analyzed<\/a> or take the free color test<\/a> first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for inspiration? On our Pinterest page<\/a> we collect outfits and color combinations for each seasonal type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dark colors can look slimming, but that applies to other dark shades too. Navy, charcoal or chocolate brown work just as well, as long as they suit you.<\/p><\/details> That depends on your season: navy, charcoal or grey-blue for summer types, chocolate brown, burgundy or olive for autumn types, and camel, warm grey or navy for spring types.<\/p><\/details> No. Wear them further away from your face or combine them with a color from your palette near your face.<\/p><\/details> Yes. A foundation that matches your skin, a little blush and a lipstick in your colors bring life back to your face.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Read also:<\/strong> Wrong colors for your skin?<\/a> and Your personal contrast level<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Does black actually suit you? 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Per season<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Winter: yes<\/em><\/h3>
Summer: better not<\/em><\/h3>
Autumn: better not<\/em><\/h3>
Spring: better not<\/em><\/h3>
Still want to wear black? Here is how<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Black at work or on a formal occasion<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Combining black with your colors<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A dark base that does<\/em> suit you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is black slimming?<\/summary>
What color can I wear instead of black?<\/summary>
Do I have to get rid of all my black clothes?<\/summary>
Does make-up help if I wear black anyway?<\/summary>