If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet feeling like nothing quite works together, or if shopping feels like a guessing game of Will this color make me look alive or like I haven’t slept in a week?—then you’re not alone. The world of color is vast, and choosing the right shades for your wardrobe can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why we created The Flourish Seasonal Color Guides—your all-in-one resource for understanding and applying your best colors with confidence.
What is Seasonal Color Analysis & How Does It Work?
Flourish’s rule of thumb is that the right colors don’t just make you look great—they make you feel like the most vibrant, put-together version of yourself. Our approach to color analysis is rooted in the 16-season system, which refines the four core seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter) into four sub-seasons that reflect the nuances of your unique coloring.
Each person’s best colors are determined by three key factors:
- Hue (Are your best colors warm or cool?)
- Value (Do your best colors lean light, dark, or somewhere in between?)
- Chroma (Do you shine in clear, bright colors, or do softer, more muted tones complement you best?)
Through our Virtual Color Analysis, we assess your natural undertones and overall contrast to determine your best sub-seasonal palette—all from the comfort of your home. (Yes, we currently offer virtual color analysis only—but don’t worry, our process is just as thorough as an in-person consultation! Read our deep dive into our process for virtual color analysis here.)
What’s Inside the Seasonal Color Guides?
Once you know your season, the real fun begins—applying your colors to your wardrobe. That’s where our Seasonal Color Guides come in. Each guide is designed to take the guesswork out of color, giving you a deep dive into your sub-season’s best shades and how to wear them. Inside each digital guide, you’ll find:
- A breakdown of your color palette—explaining the qualities of your best colors and how they work together.
- Your best neutrals—the foundation of a versatile wardrobe.
- Jewel & gem tones—for when you want to make a statement.
- Best shades for denim—because the right wash makes all the difference.
- Textures & fabrics that align with your palette—from knits to leathers.
- Pattern recommendations—not just prints, but how the contrast and color combinations should look.
- Metallics that complement your tones—gold, silver, copper? We break it down for you.
- Nail polish shades that enhance your coloring—the finishing touch to a cohesive look.
- Colors to avoid—because some shades just don’t work, and that’s okay!
Why These Guides Make All the Difference
Color is one of the most powerful tools in your wardrobe. When you wear colors that harmonize with your natural features, you don’t just look good—you look effortlessly put together. Outfits mix and match seamlessly, shopping becomes simpler, and you’ll never again buy something in a shade that leaves you wondering why doesn’t this work?
So, if you’ve had your Virtual Color Analysis and you’re ready to take things to the next level, these guides are here to help you translate your palette into a wardrobe that feels cohesive, intentional, and completely you.
Explore our Seasonal Color Guides and discover how color can transform the way you get dressed!
