The Clear Winter

The Clear Winter possesses a striking, high-contrast look. The Clear Winter palette is a mix of both bright and dark colors that mirror the cool, vibrant energy of a frost-covered landscape under bright winter day. 

Here are the basics of the Clear Winter season

Temperature: Cool, predominantly
Value: Deep
Chroma: Clear
Sister Season: Clear Spring

Best Colors: True Blue, Pure White, Icy Blue, Icy Pink, Hot Turquoise, True Red, Royal Purple, Black

Avoid: Dusty, muted colors, and pastels (opt for Icy versions of colors instead).

The Clear Winter looks best in clear, contrasting colors such as mixing bright White with dark Navy.

Black will always look good on you, but to maximize your coloring, pair it with a bright contrasting color. Your coloring can be striking, and your palette contains all of the beautiful jewel tones like Ruby Red, Emerald Green, and Sapphire Blue. 

As a Clear Winter, you are a blend of both Winter and spring (Winter flowing into Spring), so you will find some of the most intense Spring colors in this palette like bright coral and icy yellow. However, they are best used sparingly as accent colors. 

Hallmarks of the Clear Winter

Clear Winters are defined by their deep coloring and clear chroma (usually seen in the eyes). 

• Eyes: Typically bright and intense, often icy blue, emerald green, steel grey, or multi-colored but always clear. The whites of the eyes tend to be crisp and well-defined.
• Skin: Relatively cool, ranging from porcelain to deep with a cool or neutral undertone. Skin often has a smooth, radiant quality.
• Hair: Usually dark, ranging from cool brown to black.
• Overall Look: Cool, high-contrast, and vivid, with features that thrive in bright, saturated colors.

Building a Clear Winter Wardrobe

A wardrobe based on Clear Winter colors will ensure an effortlessly put-together- style.  Focus on creating high-contrast combinations, with bright saturated colors. 

Core Neutrals

Black, crisp white, deep navy, true blue are great choices for your core wardrobe. 

Power Colors

Incorporate vivid accents like sapphire blue, fuchsia, emerald, and icy turquoise to bring vibrancy to your look. Choose your favorite power colors. 

Wardrobe Tips

• Choose cool-toned neutral like black and navy, and avoid anything considered muted or dusty.
• Make sure your white is crisp pure white for the best contrast.
• Invest in quality tailored pieces like structured blazers, suits and dresses around which to integrate the rest of your wardrobe pieces. 

Soon you will have a truly working wardrobe that saves you money and time and you know will always look fantastic on you. 

Accessories for the Clear Winter

Choosing the right accessories ensures that your cool, vibrant tones stay in harmony.

Metal/Jewelry: Silver, platinum, and white gold are ideal for your undertones. However, because you have a touch of warmth, gold would not be bad. 

Gemstones like sapphire, amethyst, emerald, and icy diamonds complement your cool, clear coloring.

Eyewear: Frames in black, navy, or clear bold colors are best. Avoid warm, pale colors. 

Accessories close to your face, like hats and scarves - or anything close to your face - should always be in your best colors. Choose your power colors from your palette. 

More examples of Clear Winters

If you haven't noticed yet, many images I use on this site are marked "ColorBreeze Art". This is part of my new artwork and visuals I have created with the help of AI, among other digital photo software. I will be slowly adding more images over time. Here are some for this season. Please share on Pinterest if you like them! 

Stay tuned for more examples...

Here are a few looks I created to illustrate the Clear Winter season. 

More fashion sets can be found for this season on my Pinterest page.

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