Summer Season
Soft Summer
Muted, neutral-cool, and quietly sophisticated
Skin
Medium, neutral-cool, muted
Hair
Ash brown, mousy brown, dark blonde
Eyes
Green, grey, grey-hazel, and muted blue
Features
Soft, subdued features with quiet sophistication
About this season
Soft Summer bridges Summer and Autumn - your colouring is soft and muted with a slightly neutral lean. You're not distinctly warm or cool, but your palette skews towards dusty, blended shades. Of all twelve seasons, Soft Summer has perhaps the most quietly sophisticated palette - every colour has a powdery, complex quality that is deeply flattering against your softly blended features.
Soft Summer is the most muted of all seasons. The palette is defined by dustiness, blending, and quiet complexity. Think sage, dusty rose, soft slate, muted mauve, warm taupe. Nothing shouts. Everything whispers. The power of this palette is in its subtlety - it creates an impression of effortless, understated elegance.
Depth
Clarity
Undertone
Contrast
Adjust to your own colouring
Style inspiration
Famous Soft Summers
These well-known faces are widely cited as examples of the Soft Summer season - a useful visual reference when you're wondering if this palette resonates with yours.

Angelina Jolie
Cool, muted and softly complex colouring with neutral-cool undertones
Photo: Eva Rinaldi (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Sarah Jessica Parker
Neutral-cool, softly muted and complex colouring
Photo: David Shankbone (CC BY 3.0)
Julia Roberts
Muted, soft warm-neutral tones with naturally low contrast
Photo: David Shankbone (CC BY 3.0)

Jennifer Aniston
Cool-neutral tones, soft ash hair, blended features
Photo: Angela George (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Melissa McCarthy
Soft, muted neutral-cool tones with gently blended features
Photo: Mingle MediaTV (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Your palette
What suits you
Warm Taupe
Sage Green
Dusty Rose
Soft Slate
Muted Mauve
Dusty Teal
Greige
Soft White
Mushroom
Blue-Grey
Dusty Mauve-Pink
Muted Moss
Soft Burgundy
Muted Indigo
Dusty Khaki
Soft Lavender-Grey
Muted Teal-Grey
Warm Greige
Key pieces

Blue Animal Smock Waisted Midi Dress
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-£22.99Our Blue Animal Smock Waisted Midi Dress is an easy, feminine midi in a soft blue animal print. Floaty angel sleeves and a smocked waist give it a relaxed, flattering shape, while baby ruffles and a peplum hem add a pretty finishing touch. Key Features Blue animal print Angel sleeves Smocked waist with baby ruffle detail Round neckline Floaty calf-length skirt with peplum hem 100% polyester Styling Tips Wear with trainers or sandals for daytime, or dress it up with block heels and a clutch for weddings and lunches. Model is 5'6 and wears a size 8
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Cream Soft Belted Jacket
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-£12.99Our 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
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-£13.99Our 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
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-£20.79Our 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
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-£14.99Our 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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Green Ikat Ruffle Cutout Midi Dress
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-£12.99Printed cutout midi dress with small flattering waist cut out detail. Deep V-neck with pretty ruffle neck to waist detail. Fitted on bodice to waist with a soft floaty skirt Model is 5'8 and wears a size 10
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What to step away from
Pure black, vivid brights, and very warm or golden tones overwhelm your soft palette. Stark white is too harsh. Avoid high-contrast looks and avoid separating your look with contrast - keep everything blended.
Vivid Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Vivid Turquoise
Black
Vivid Orange
Vivid Green
How to wear it
Building your wardrobe
Dusty, muted tones with a slightly cool lean - sage green, dusty rose, muted mauve, soft grey-blue, and warm taupe. Your best white is a warm greige or soft off-white - never stark bright white. Monochromatic dressing and tonal looks in your palette are incredibly chic on you. Soft textures like cashmere, linen, and jersey suit your palette perfectly.
Prints and patterns
Patterns that work for you
Subtle, tone-on-tone patterns in your palette - soft watercolour florals, blended abstract prints, and muted geometrics. Avoid bold, graphic, or high-contrast prints which jar against your softness. Dusty botanical and delicate abstract patterns in sage, mauve, and taupe are ideal.
Accessories and jewellery
Finishing touches
Rose gold jewellery suits you beautifully - the warm-cool balance mirrors your own neutral undertone. Warm greige, taupe, and dusty rose leather accessories all complement your palette. Avoid stark silver or bright gold - both feel slightly disconnected from your soft neutrality.
Hair
Hair
Ash brown, mousy brown, and softly highlighted dark blonde are your most natural-feeling shades. Highlights should be subtle and tonal rather than bold or high-contrast. Avoid vivid warm reds or platinum blonde - both are too extreme for your quiet colouring.
Makeup
Makeup
Muted, dusty pink and mauve lip shades are your most flattering. Avoid vivid brights and warm coral tones which can look harsh. For blush, use a soft muted rose or taupe-pink. Eye makeup looks best in dusty rose, soft grey, and muted mauve - avoid anything too stark or vivid.
Personal styles
Explore your personal style
Explore personal styles and discover which ones feel most like you.
Alternative
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Graceful
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Glam
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Tailored
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Timeless
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Minimalist
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Relaxed
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Active
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Street
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Playful
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Bohemian
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Creative
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