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Here’s how to find the perfect neutral for your skin tone (Alamy/PA) (Alamy/PA)
From flattering chocolate browns to bright optic whites – there’s more to neutrals than beige, grey and black…
Lara Owen
Thursday 30 October 2025 07:05 EDT
The recent surge in colour analysis on social media which shows people getting their ‘colours done’ has begun dominating conversations about personal style and capsule wardrobes.
Whether you’re a “spring” or a “winter”, “warm” or “cool” toned, the debate around which shades of green or blue suit which undertone continues, but a more pertinent question deserves equal attention: which neutrals actually flatter you?
Neutrals may go under the radar in trend round-ups, but they’re hardly insignificant when it comes to wardrobe workhorses.
As designer and podcaster Amanda Wakeley OBE puts it – “neutrals are the quiet heroes of every wardrobe.” She believes that “finding the right ones for your skin tone is every bit as important as discovering your most flattering colours”.
When chosen well, “they become the foundation of your style – pieces you reach for time and again because they make you feel confident and at ease.”
So, here’s an expert guide on how to find the perfect neutrals for you.
Undertones and the ‘glow test’
Decoding whether your skin suits warm or cool neutrals can feel like an impossible test until you realise it’s often more instinctive than scientific.
Logic only gets you so far, says personal stylist Deborah Sheridan-Taylor, who advises stripping things back. “Remove all make-up and use natural daylight.
“Hold the item of clothing directly under your chin – if it makes your skin look bright and healthy, it is in your zone; too tired or sallow, it’s not.
“You’re looking for that instant glow ‘pick-me-up moment’, where your face comes alive, rather than recedes. Again, this is much more determined by a feeling.”
https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/fashion/marks-and-spencer-boden-navy-sweaty-betty-b2855212.html
