Once you’ve chosen the right shape and style of swimsuit for your body type, all that’s left is to pick the colors. You may not have realized it, but when choosing the color of your swimsuit, you need to take your skin tone into account. Depending on your skin tone, certain colors will flatter you much more than others. If you’re not sure which swimsuit color to choose for your skin tone, this article will give you all the tips you need to make the right choice and shine on the beach this summer.
But first, if you’re not sure how to determine your body type, be sure to check out our article “Which Swimsuit to Choose for Which Body Type.”
The Right Swimsuit Color for Fair Skin
You have fair skin, and despite your repeated tanning sessions and sun exposure every summer, you don’t tan.
To highlight your porcelain complexion, you need to create a strong contrast. Whether you’re a brunette or a blonde, the best swimsuit colors for fair skin are dark shades such as black, navy blue, emerald green, and so on. Conversely, as you’ve probably figured out, white, beige, and yellow are colors you should ban from your summer wardrobe. They tend to accentuate the paleness of your skin and can even make you look sick at times.
If your skin tends to flush in the sun, avoid red or orange bikinis so as not to create a tone-on-tone effect. On the other hand, if you’re a redhead and don’t flush, these colors will beautifully highlight your hair and complexion.
What about flashy colors? No matter what color your hair is, bright or neon colors don’t flatter you.
The Ideal Swimsuit Color for Olive and Tanned Skin
If you have olive or tanned skin, you’re one of the lucky women who can wear any swimsuit color. That’s right—every shade suits you: shades of yellow, blue, red, or green, whether in pastel tones or super-bright hues. Don’t hesitate to go for bold prints or colorful patterns either. A white swimsuit will also beautifully highlight your skin tone. Even if you can pull it off, it would be a shame to wear a black or dark-colored swimsuit.
These tips apply no matter what color your hair is. If you’re a redhead, you can make yourself stand out even more with a very dark red or green.
Do you have pale skin at the start of summer that turns tanned by the end? Now you have a great excuse to buy two swimsuits: one for each season!
The Perfect Swimsuit Color for Dark Skin
Just like with fair skin, tone-on-tone won’t flatter you. You, too, need to create a contrast between your skin and the color of your bikini. Get rid of dark-colored swimsuits from your closet and opt instead for whites, powdery pinks, or pastel shades. You can also go for swimsuits in bright, neon colors. Of course, a swimsuit with prints or patterns will look great on you.
In conclusion
Choosing the color of your swimsuit isn’t a matter of chance. To pick one that flatters you, you need to consider both your skin tone and your hair color. After reading this article, you now know which swimsuit will make you look your best. All that’s left is to visit our website to find your next bikini. For more tips on looking your best at the beach this summer, feel free to browse the articles on our blog.