First Blush: Finding the Right Pink For Your Skin Tone

Wearing pink isn’t as easy as throwing on the first rosy piece you see. Just like picking the perfect blush, you should choose a shade of pink that works for your skin tone.

Don’t be shy. Warm up to pink apparel with the shade that’s right for you.

Your Skin Tone: Fair

Your Pink: Light But Bright

It’s easy for bright colors to overwhelm your skin tone if you’re as pale as alabaster. At the same time, wearing a pink that’s too light washes you out. Instead, go for a pink that’s got a lot of white to it but still glows like a neon. This highly specific color, known as light hot pink or pink lace, looks at home alongside crisp white. Pair a light-bright pink pencil skirt or trouser with a white button-down and red lips for a flattering and work-appropriate look.

Your Skin Tone: Olive

Your Pink: Blush

The greenish undertones in your skin, which tans easily, are complemented beautifully by a light, rosy blush color. This warm, almost orange-y color, which could wash out a paler skin tone, instead looks healthy and flattering on you. On a hot, sunny day, slip into a blush romper with caramel-colored sandals to highlight your skin’s glow.

Your Skin Tone: Tan

Your Pink: Pepto

Your year-round tan makes everyone envious. Though the color is intense, a cheer-y Pepto pink won’t be too much on your skin, as it brings out the pink in your sun-kissed cheeks. Go for a mini dress in this peppy shade and wear it with accessories in light blue or white to stand out at a dressed-up occasion.

Your Skin Tone: Deep

Your Pink: Fuchsia

Rich and gorgeous, your skin tone deserves a color to match. Saturated fuchsia, difficult to carry off for many without looking like an oversized Barbie doll, is incredibly becoming on deep skin tones, especially when paired with other jewel tones. Wear a high-neck sleeveless fuchsia top with a cool-toned patterned pair of carrot pants for a colorful look that celebrates your skin tone.

You needn’t fear pink in your daily wardrobe. Give this girly shade a chance by choosing a tone that brings out the best in your skin.

Divest of your fear of color and think pink.

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