All seasons

Winter Season

True Winter

Cool, sharp, and strikingly elegant

Skin

Pale to medium, distinctly cool, high contrast

Hair

Blue-black to cool dark brown, or stark platinum

Eyes

Dark brown, cool blue, or grey

Features

Sharp, elegant features with cool precision

About this season

True Winter is the quintessential Winter - cool, crisp, and strikingly elegant. Your colouring has a distinctly blue-cool undertone with sharp, clear features. You are built for the most dramatic end of the colour spectrum - deep jewel tones, stark white, and pure icy pastels. True Winter has a natural refinement and precision that is best served by equally precise colour choices.

The True Winter palette is cool, high-contrast, and uncompromising. True white and true black are your neutrals. Your jewel tones are pure and cool - royal blue, cool fuchsia, icy pink, deep charcoal. Nothing earthy, nothing warm, nothing muted. The palette has an architectural clarity that mirrors your colouring.

Depth

lightmediumdeep

Clarity

mutedmoderateclearvery clear

Undertone

coolneutral-coolneutralneutral-warmwarm

Contrast

lowmediumhigh

Adjust to your own colouring

Style inspiration

Famous True Winters

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

Anne Hathaway - True Winter season example

Anne Hathaway

Cool dark hair, stark pale skin, quintessential high contrast

Photo: Mingle MediaTV (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Olivia Munn - True Winter season example

Olivia Munn

Dark cool hair, clear cool features with striking contrast

Photo: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Tilda Swinton - True Winter season example

Tilda Swinton

Platinum hair, porcelain cool skin, icy elegant features

Photo: Georges Biard (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Your palette

What suits you

Royal Blue

Cool Fuchsia

Icy Pink

Cobalt

Deep Charcoal

Deep Plum

Pure White

True Black

Bright Navy

True Purple

Icy Blue

Icy Lavender

Deep True Navy

Deep Violet

Cool Emerald

Cool Magenta

Cool Crimson

Cool Indigo-Purple

Key pieces

Blue Animal Smock Waisted Midi Dress in multicolour for soft-summer

Our 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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boohoo Women's Slub Cinched Waist T-Shirt in White in white for bright-winter
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Elasticated cinched waistband detail creates a gathered, ruched effect across the lower half of the top for an effortlessly defined silhouette Crafted from slub fabric, giving the top a subtly textured, lived-in finish that adds visual interest to a simple design Relaxed, oversized drape through the body with dropped shoulders for a laid-back, easy-wearing feel Clean round neckline keeps the look understated and easy to style up or down Short cap sleeves with a soft, rolled edge add a casual yet considered finishing touch This slub cinched waist top is the kind of effortless piece that works harder than it looks. The ruched waistband detail is the real star here - it gathers the fabric into soft folds that hint at shape without being overly fitted, making it a brilliant option for those days when you want to look put-together without trying too hard. The relaxed silhouette through the body keeps things comfortable and cool, whether you're heading out for brunch, a casual shopping trip, or a laid-back family gathering. Style it as the model does with wide-leg striped trousers and gold stud earrings for a breezy, coordinated look that feels current and considered. Alternatively, tuck the front lightly into high-waisted jeans and finish with trainers for an easy everyday outfit. A lightweight jacket thrown over the top transitions the look seamlessly into cooler evenings without losing any of its relaxed charm. | boohoo Women's Slub Cinched Waist T-Shirt in White | Size: 10 | Polyurethane

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Black Jersey Sequin Trouser in black for deep-winter

Black Jersey Sequin Trouser

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-£35.99

Add some sparkle to your wardrobe with our black sequin trousers. Made in stretch jersey sequin, they're full length with a straight leg, a comfortable high elasticated waist and full lining.Key Features: Luxe black sequins Elasticated high waist Straight leg Fully lined for comfort Styling Tips:Pair with our Cream Sequin Cami Top and an oversized blazer, from party nights to special occasions.Inside leg: 80cmModel is 5'10" and wears a size 10

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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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Black and Ivory Printed Co-ord Halter Neck Top in neutral for bright-winter

Halter neck swing style top with tie neck detail at the back. Available in a matching wide leg trouser to create a co-ord Model is 5'7 and wears a size 8

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Avoid

What to step away from

Warm oranges, earthy browns, and golden tones are your worst colours - they make you look sallow. Anything muted, dusty, or warm undermines your sharp, clear beauty. Avoid warm beige and camel.

Golden Yellow

Warm Orange

Camel

Warm Brown

Warm Peach

Warm Taupe

How to wear it

Building your wardrobe

Cool, high-contrast colours - pure white, true black, royal blue, cool fuchsia, and icy pink. Black is genuinely your neutral - it looks as natural on you as camel on a True Autumn. White is equally powerful - pure, bright white illuminates your features. Monochromatic dressing in deep cool tones is intensely chic on you. Avoid warming your look with accessories - even a warm bag will undermine an otherwise perfect outfit.

Prints and patterns

Patterns that work for you

Clean, graphic, architectural prints - bold geometric patterns, sharp stripes in black and white, and high-contrast abstract prints. Avoid any blended, soft, or warm-toned patterns. Bold, precise patterns mirror your palette's clarity perfectly.

Pattern inspiration

Accessories and jewellery

Accessories inspiration

Finishing touches

Silver and white gold jewellery always - your metal is silver. Cool, stark black and white accessories. Clear crystal and diamond-like jewellery look stunning against your cool precision. Avoid all warm metals and earthy accessories.

Hair

Hair

Blue-black, cool dark brown, and stark platinum blonde are your most harmonious. Cool, high-contrast hair is your strength. Avoid warm tones in your hair entirely - even warm brown highlights will undercut your cool precision. If going platinum, keep it truly white-blonde rather than golden.

Hair inspiration

Makeup

Makeup inspiration

Makeup

Cool, precise makeup suits you best. True red, cool fuchsia, and deep plum lip colours are stunning. Cool pink blush rather than peachy or warm tones. For eyes, cool grey, black, icy blue, and deep plum shadows all work beautifully. Silver liner is perfect - never warm gold.

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