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Colour Guide: Best Lingerie Shades for Every Skin Tone

High chances that you have heard about the colour analysis which helps you determine which colour looks good on you. But did you know that the same can be applied to what stays closest to you – lingerie? Perhaps, not. This is why we are here to help you recognise which lingerie colours are for your skin tone. So sit back and read along while we guide you through it all so that you can be your happy and confident self.

What’s Your Undertone?

Before we proceed with decoding which colours best suit you, it’s important to recognise your skin tone. And trust us, it doesn’t revolve around just being ‘fair’, ‘wheatish’, or ‘dusky’. But what exactly is the difference between the two – skin colour and skin tone?

In simple terms, skin colour is the visible colour of the skin which can be influenced by various factors like tanning, allergies, hormonal changes, etc. On the other hand, skin tone refers to the undertone of the skin that remains constant regardless of any changes in the skin colour. Blog 1

Therefore, to know what colour or shade of lingerie is made for you based on your undertone, you can take the following tests:

Vein Test

Access your veins in natural daylight. If they appear bluish or purple, you likely have a cool undertone. If they look greenish or olive, you have a warm undertone. But if you can’t decide either of the cases, you might have a neutral undertone.

White Paper Test

Hold a plain white paper next to your neck or chest (with no makeup) for comparison. If your skin looks yellowish or golden against the white, you are warm-toned. If it appears pinkish, rosy, or blue, you’re cool-toned. If it looks a mix or neither, your tone is neutral.

Jewellery Test

Which jewellery do you look better in – silver or gold? If your answer is silver, you have a cool undertone, while gold complements warm undertones. If both flatter you, you’re the universe’s favourite child because you have a neutral undertone.

Your Undertone & Lingerie Colour

Now that you have a clarity on what your skin tone is, without any further ado, let’s now see how to choose the lingerie colour based on that.

Warm Undertones

You’ve yellow, peachy, or golden undertones. Think rich and earthy shades. The best lingerie colours for you are rust colour, olive green, warm browns, camel colour, burnt orange, and gold. Deep reds like brick or tomato also work beautifully. Avoid icy pastels and stark whites – they can wash you out. Blog 2

Cool Undertones

For the ones with a fair skin and pink, red, or bluish undertones, jewel tones and crisp shades are your friends. Go for colours like sapphire blue, emerald green, pure white, lavender, silver, and berry pinks. Black and charcoal grey also look stunning. Steer clear of orange or yellow-based warm colours. Blog a

Neutral Undertones

Congratulations! You can wear almost anything. But if you want to glow, lingerie for dusky skin or any neutral tone shines best in soft rose, mauve, dusky pinks, taupe, jade, and classic red. You can also mix warm and cool shades without worry. Your versatility is your superpower. Blog 4

Toning it all Down

At the end of the day, the best lingerie colour is the one that makes you feel like yourself – confident, comfortable, and unstoppable. Use the above-shared suggestions as a starting point, but don’t let them hold you back. Whether you’re team classic black, bold red, or barely-there nude, own your choice. Because when you feel good in your skin, it shows on the outside.

FAQs

How do I know what undertone I have?

Try the vein test (green veins = warm, blue/purple = cool), white paper test (yellow/gold = warm, pink/blue = cool), or jewellery test (gold = warm, silver = cool). If it’s hard to tell, you have a neutral undertone.

Which lingerie colour suits dusky or dark skin tones best?

Deep jewel tones like emerald, burgundy, navy, and plum look stunning, brights like fuchsia and orange also pop beautifully. Avoid muddy pastels that can look ashy.

How do I find the best nude bra for my skin tone?

Look for a shade that disappears against your skin. For fair skin – blush or light beige, for medium skin – tan or honey, and for dusky or deep skin – coffee, mocha or deep taupe.

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Sejal Lakhani

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Having started writing as a teenager, Sejal grew up to love words and playing with them. This is what drove her to choose a professional in the same field while completing her Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. So far, she has worked in various sectors ranging from health care to, hospitality to fashion, lifestyle, and beauty care, etc., as a content and copywriter. She believes in paving one’s own path even in the most ordinary situations and aspires to inspire those around her.