All seasons

Autumn Season

Soft Autumn

Warm, muted, and gently earthy

Skin

Medium, neutral-warm, muted

Hair

Mousy brown to soft golden brown, warm dark blonde

Eyes

Hazel, warm grey-green, soft warm brown

Features

Soft, earthy features with understated warmth

About this season

Soft Autumn bridges Summer and Autumn - your colouring is warm but soft, never vivid. You have a hazy, earthy quality to your features that glows in muted, warm, earthy tones. Think of autumn leaves in soft morning light - warm and rich but never harsh or overpowering. Soft Autumn shares muting with Soft Summer but anchors it in warmth rather than cool.

The Soft Autumn palette is warm and earthy but always blended and soft. No sharp contrasts, no vivid brights. Think terracotta, sage, warm taupe, dusty coral, and camel. The palette feels like the organic world - natural materials, dried flowers, earth, and stone. It has an inherently sophisticated, quiet quality.

Depth

lightmediumdeep

Clarity

mutedmoderateclearvery clear

Undertone

coolneutral-coolneutralneutral-warmwarm

Contrast

lowmediumhigh

Adjust to your own colouring

Style inspiration

Famous Soft Autumns

These well-known faces are widely cited as examples of the Soft Autumn season - a useful visual reference when you're wondering if this palette resonates with yours.

Drew Barrymore - Soft Autumn season example

Drew Barrymore

Soft warm tones, muted golden features and gentle colouring

Photo: Angela George (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Isla Fisher - Soft Autumn season example

Isla Fisher

Warm auburn-red hair, softly muted warm features and golden skin

Photo: Georges Biard (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Ellen Pompeo - Soft Autumn season example

Ellen Pompeo

Soft neutral-warm blonde, muted earthy features and gentle colouring

Photo: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0) - cropped

Your palette

What suits you

Terracotta

Warm Sage

Warm Camel

Dusty Coral

Warm Taupe

Dusty Mustard

Warm Rust

Warm Ivory

Warm Brown

Muted Olive

Warm Peach

Greige-Warm

Warm Rust-Red

Dusty Gold

Warm Teal-Sage

Dusty Mauve

Warm Forest Sage

Warm Amber

Key pieces

Mono Heart Shirred Waist Mini Dress in grey for soft-autumn

Black and white heart printed fit and flare dress Flattering angel sleeve with round neckline and shirring at the waist Fit and flare skirt with baby ruffle and peplum hem detailLooks amazing on all body shapes! Length - 120cm

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Cream Soft Belted Jacket in neutral for light-summer

Cream Soft Belted Jacket

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-£12.99

Our Cream Belted Jacket is made in a soft, medium weight crepe with a collar and tie belt, so you can wear it as a light coat, a jacket or a top.Key Features: Soft medium weight crepe Collar detail Tie belt to cinch the waist Wear as a jacket or top Styling Tips:Wear over a dress as a light coat, or belted as a top with jeans.Model is 5'9" and wears a size S

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Black and Ivory Printed Co-ord Wide Trousers in neutral for light-summer

Our Black and Ivory Printed Co-ord Wide Trousers are full-length, wide-leg trousers in a relaxed fit, with a bold black and ivory print that works day to night. A covered elasticated waist keeps them comfortable, and side pockets make them easy to wear every day. Key Features Black and ivory print Full-length wide leg Relaxed fit Covered elasticated waist Side pockets 100% polyester Styling Tips Pair with a fitted black top and heels for evenings, or a simple tee and trainers for an easy weekend look. Model is 5'7 and wears a size 8

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Black Soft Belted Jacket in blue for deep-winter

Black Soft Belted Jacket

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-£20.79

Our Black Belted Jacket is made in a soft, medium weight crepe with a collar and tie belt, so you can wear it as a jacket or belted as a top.Key Features: Soft medium weight crepe Collar detail Tie belt to cinch the waist Wear as a jacket or top Styling Tips:Wear belted with jeans and boots, or over a dress.Model is 5'8" and wears a size S

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Black Floral Ruche Side Midi Skirt in multicolour for deep-winter

Our Black Floral Ruche Side Midi Skirt is a fitted midi skirt with bold red flowers and green leaves on a black base. Ruching down the front and an adjustable tie let you choose how high the split sits, for an easy way to dress it up or down. Key Features Black floral print with red flowers Fitted midi shape Ruched front with adjustable tie Split detail Zip fastening 100% polyester Styling Tips Pair with a black bodysuit and heels for evenings, or a simple tee and trainers for daytime. Length: 90cm (39cm at the highest point of the split)

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Yellow Floral Swing Dress in multicolour for light-spring

Yellow Floral Swing Dress

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-£17.49

Light, floaty, and endlessly wearable our Yellow Floral Swing Dress is your go to summer piece. Designed in a relaxed smock silhouette, this easy-to-wear style features long voluminous sleeves, a flattering square neckline, and a floaty mini-length skirt for a soft and romantic finish. Complete with a delicate all-over print in neutral tones, this dress is perfect for everything from brunch dates to holiday styling. Key Features Soft all-over print Relaxed smock silhouette Square neckline Long blouson sleeves Mini length Floaty fit Lightweight fabric Styling TipsStyle with sandals and a woven bag for an effortless daytime look, or pair with heeled boots and layered jewellery for an elevated evening outfit. Length - 90cm Model is 5'9" and wears a size 8

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Avoid

What to step away from

Cool greys, stark black, icy pastels, and highly saturated colours all clash with your soft, earthy colouring. Anything with a pink or blue-cool undertone can make you look slightly unwell.

Cool Blue-Grey

Cool Lavender

Icy Blue

Black

Icy Lilac

Cool Mint

How to wear it

Building your wardrobe

Muted, earthy, warm tones - terracotta, sage, warm taupe, dusty coral, and camel. Camel is your neutral - build your wardrobe around it the way others use black. Warm sage green works as a cool-season neutral for you. Keep everything soft and blended rather than high-contrast. Linen, suede, and soft cotton suit the organic quality of your palette perfectly.

Prints and patterns

Patterns that work for you

Earthy abstract botanicals, warm geometric patterns in terracotta and sage, and soft organic prints suit you perfectly. Avoid high-contrast or cool-toned patterns. Subtle animal prints in warm, earthy tones work beautifully - think soft camel-toned leopard rather than stark black and white.

Pattern inspiration

Accessories and jewellery

Accessories inspiration

Finishing touches

Brushed gold and antique brass are your best metals - not shiny or cool-toned silver. Camel, tan, suede, and earthy leather accessories all anchor your palette. Amber, jasper, and wooden jewellery details feel naturally at home on you.

Hair

Hair

Mousy brown, soft golden brown, and warm dark blonde are your most harmonious shades. Highlights in soft honey and warm golden tones work well. Avoid cool ash, platinum, or overly vivid red - your palette is about softness, not drama.

Hair inspiration

Makeup

Makeup inspiration

Makeup

Your best metals are brushed gold and antique brass. Warm peachy-coral and dusty rose lip shades work beautifully. For blush, warm muted peach or terracotta tones are more harmonious than cool pink. Eyes look best with warm taupe, dusty gold, and earthy brown shadows. Keep everything soft and blended.

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