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Any dark autumns out there?

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Robertwars · 26/01/2024 07:15

Hi, I had my colour analysis back from style me happy yesterday and am a dark autumn . The colours on the report look lovely - true red, turquoise , coral and plum being the the top colours . Sadly none of these feature in my wardrobe and I am struggling to find any matches in online shopping . Are there any dark autumns out there who would like to share their finds or have any tips 🍁Not sure where to start!

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Astridspuzzle · 26/01/2024 07:26

I'm a dark autumn but with House of Colour. In that system plum isn't one of the colours. Instead it's the colours of the peacock's tale, true red, rosewood for pink, brick red, coral, rust, geranium, marine (warm) navy.

Basically yellow based colours. Plum to me would be more blue based.

I use the yellows such as old gold as accent colours.

Astridspuzzle · 26/01/2024 07:29

Kettle well is good but pricey for basics. I've moved away from black shoes and am using Moshulu to buy warmer navy and brown shoes.

After that it's just scanning the shops. Buying in Autumn is good as all the colours are in stock and on show then.

Marine navy I buy whenever I see it - it's hard to find.

Have fun!

Robertwars · 26/01/2024 07:30

Thanks @Astridspuzzle , that is helpful . Do you find you stick to those colours ? Any recent buys you would like to share ?

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Robertwars · 26/01/2024 07:31

Sorry , cross posted ! Yes I bet summer shopping is a challenge

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NeurodivergentBurnout · 26/01/2024 07:37

I’m a dark blue autumn. My Wows are teal, marine navy, royal purple, shades of green. I’ve found our colours in Sea salt, fat face, Next, Gap..Hot squash do some items in royal purple and teal as well. I use Vinted to find second hand items too (I’m on a tight budget plus it’s better for the environment).
There’s a Facebook group for House of colour Autumn’s (if that’s how did your colour analysis?).

Astridspuzzle · 26/01/2024 11:07

Robertwars · 26/01/2024 07:30

Thanks @Astridspuzzle , that is helpful . Do you find you stick to those colours ? Any recent buys you would like to share ?

😁I am currently losing weight so still wearing some old colours but prioritising the dark (Blue) Autumn on my upper half.

You can buy cream/oyster white all year round so I'd recommend looking out for those colours rather than brilliant white shirts.

Crikey I haven't any recent buys but I'm hoping to gradually remove hot pink and black from my wardrobe as I buy new things

Astridspuzzle · 26/01/2024 11:08

I do stick with choosing the better colours. I look so much better

Astridspuzzle · 26/01/2024 11:36

Just to say in terms of style analysis I'm a Romantic classic. I prioritise colour over choosing a particular style if it's close enough to what I like style wise.

Boringly I tend to shop in M&S only but just pounce on the warm autumn colours when I see them. Marine blue can be tricky to find but Kettlewell have it online.

Vulcanodon · 27/01/2024 00:18

Yeah kettlewell is good for basics, and for getting the tones right. I’ve got a few of their silky crew necks.
As a dark autumn you could also try true autumn and dark winter as they’re sister seasons. Kettlewell will let you filter for just deep/dark colours.
Shopping in summer can be hard and I can never find enough items in dark brown which is one of my best colours. I save up through the year and go mad in the sales around November and December!

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