Suit Colors That Complement Your Skin Tone: Warm vs. Cool

At Crowned Legacy Suits, we believe your custom suit should do more than just fit perfectly—it should also flatter your complexion. One of the most overlooked (yet powerful) aspects of suit design is color selection based on skin undertone.

Let’s break down how knowing your undertone—warm or cool—can elevate your entire look.

How to Determine Your Skin Tone

Your undertone is the base color beneath the surface of your skin—and it doesn’t change with sun exposure.

Quick tests to find your tone:

• Vein Test: Look at the veins on your wrist.

  • Blue or purple? You're likely cool-toned.

  • Green or olive? You're likely warm-toned.

• Jewelry Test:

  • Silver looks better on you? Cool-toned.

  • Gold looks better on you? Warm-toned.

Best Suit Colors for Warm-Toned Individuals

If you’re warm-toned, your skin has golden, yellow, or peachy hues. The best suit colors for you are earthy and rich.

Go For:

• Brown, camel, and tan

• Olive green and forest green

• Rust, burnt orange, and mustard

• Warm navy (with more red than blue)

• Beige and cream

• Warm gray (with hints of brown)

These tones bring out the warmth in your skin and create a natural, glowing appearance.

Avoid:

• Icy shades or stark black-and-white combinations—they can wash out your complexion.

Best Suit Colors for Cool-Toned Individuals

Cool-toned skin has hints of blue, red, or pink. You shine in jewel tones and cooler shades.

Go For:

• Charcoal, true gray, and cool black

• Navy blue, cobalt, and steel blue

• Burgundy and plum

• Cool greens like emerald or pine

• Crisp white and icy lavender

These shades bring balance to the coolness in your skin and offer a sophisticated, clean finish.

Avoid:

• Earth tones like mustard, rust, and olive—they can make your skin look sallow or tired.

Universal Colors That Work for Most

When in doubt, certain tones flatter almost everyone, regardless of undertone:

• True navy

• Charcoal gray

• Eggplant

• Teal

• Soft white (as opposed to pure white)

These are great starting points, especially if you're building your first custom suit with Crowned Legacy Suits.

Why Color Choice Matters in Custom Suits

Choosing the right color isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about:

• Enhancing your skin tone and features

• Projecting the right mood or message

• Ensuring versatility for your lifestyle and wardrobe

At Crowned Legacy Suits, our expert stylists guide you through every choice—from fabric and fit to precise tones that complement your complexion.

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