Finding Your Autumn / Winter Palette

Finding Your Autumn / Winter Palette

There’s something about this time of year that makes people panic-buy beige and black like colour hibernates for winter. It doesn’t. It just changes tempo.

Finding your autumn/winter palette isn’t about playing it safe , it’s about swapping out the bright, sun-drenched tones of summer for richer, moodier shades that still feel alive. Think of it as turning the saturation down a notch, not switching it off entirely.

If you’re warm-toned, lean into it bronze, rust, camel, and deep olive look incredible against glowing skin. Cooler tones? Try charcoal, berry, navy, or even icy lilac for that soft contrast that makes everything look intentional. And don’t be afraid to mix warmth and coolness; a chocolate brown coat over a powder-blue knit is quietly genius.

Texture plays its part too leather, wool, velvet, even corduroy add depth where summer cottons can’t. Your palette isn’t just about colour; it’s about how those shades feel.

The best way to find your colours? Pay attention to what lights up your face. And remember: just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to dress like the weather forecast.