Is black bad on you? Who it suits and what to wear instead
Black isn't bad. It is simply the deepest, highest-contrast neutral there is, so it suits deep, high-contrast colouring (mostly the Winter seasons) and can look harsh near the face on softer or lighter colouring. If that's you, a near-black such as espresso, charcoal or deep navy does the same job with less shadow.
Who suits black
Pure black lives mainly in the Deep Winter, True Winter and Bright Winter palettes, where high contrast is part of the look.
What to wear instead
- Autumns: espresso, dark chocolate, deep olive
- Summers: charcoal, deep navy, slate
- Springs: warm navy, chocolate, dark teal
Still love black?
Wear it away from your face (trousers, shoes, bags) and put a colour from your palette near your face.
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Questions
Why do I look tired in black?
If your colouring is soft or light, the strong contrast of black can cast shadows near your face. A softer dark neutral usually looks fresher.
Which season looks best in black?
The Winter seasons, especially True Winter and Deep Winter, tend to wear pure black best.