Color palettes for fair skinned people take finesse. Hues too strong risk overpowering the wearer, while colors too soft have a washing out effect. Finding middle ground is the sweet spot, which sounds easier than it is. Seasonal trends and “it” colors often misguide our wardrobe choices, leaving us with mishmash closets full of never-worn pieces. My advice? Find your optimal color palette, be discipled and never deviate. Here are the top 5 “middle ground” colors for fair skinned people, which is a great playbook for your next capsule collection:

1. Navy blue
   In a world where black has become most everyone’s power neutral, fair skinned people should reconsider. Black is too harsh against translucent, fair skin and overwhelms the wearer. Instead try black’s lighter, brighter cousin navy blue. It’s still a power neutral that means business, but won’t drown you out. Bright navy blues work well with warm undertones, while midnight blues harmonize best with cool skin tones.

2. Olive green
   Olive green is a color that pairs beautifully with fair skin. It’s a deep hue that (miraculously) does not overpower fair skin like others do. Instead, it is supportive, complementary and an enhancer of appearance. There’s a spectrum of olive green, so choose a shade that matches your contrast — dark olive for those with high contrast, medium olive for medium contrast and light olive for anyone with low contrast.

3. Neutrals
   While neutrals are boring to some, the are very exciting colors on fair skinned people — especially the exotic, lighter hues. Try taupe over chocolate, pewter over charcoal and stone over beige. Pair with a pop of color that’s in sync with your seasonal color palette and watch how you shine as the star of the show, not the colors.

4. Pastels
   Pastels match beautifully to light, fair skin. Try mint green or periwinkle for universally flattering colors, or wear a pastel that best supports your undertone. Try peach or soft yellow if you’re warm, or lavender or light pink if cool. Pair any pastel with optimal neutrals taupe, pewter and stone for a match made in heaven.

5. Watermelon red
   Watermelon red is a perfect power color for the fair skinned set. It’s a neutral medium red that complements warm and cool undertones alike, making it both flattering and versatile. Despite it being lighter and less saturated than deeper, darker reds, it still packs a big punch. Fair skinned folks should embrace it as their power red and wear it year-round.

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