How To Find The Best Colors For Your Skin Tone

[@justsomestuff4971]

I’m addicted to this channel but I’m not even a guy.

[@gottfriedosterbach3907]

I am fairly certain it will be hard to find a man here who objects. I think most of us would prefer that more ladies had a similar appreciation. Also, there was the period when it was in fashion for ladies to wear male suits and even false mustaches so I doubt even our forebearers would object over much.

[@zedcayn9376]

same here, i like all the tips

[@shgnamaste7730]

*content sigh* me too. :)

[@limitation2955]

@SPNKr why so salty g? People clearly care lol. And girls make a fuss when guys are in the women's wear comments too! It's no issue dude.

[@bailey9947]

Junk And stuff same! I’m a girl and I love these videos. Idk why

[@bailey9947]

Hi person scrolling down the comment section! Are you looking for a specific part of the video and don’t want to watch the whole thing? Here’s a helpful guide for you! If there’s an important part that I missed just tell me and I’ll add it: What undertones are: 3:05 Finding your undertones: 3:36 Warm: 5:34 Cool: 6:53 Neutral: 7:21 Universal colors: 7:38 Light: 9:31 Medium: 9:51 Dark: 10:33

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[@eingoogle-nutzer7097]

I want a child from you

[@bailey9947]

Ein Google-Nutzer sorry I don’t have any spare ones right now

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[@RRC879]

What an angel

[@axtrigon1824]

this channel is even better than some female beauty vlogs

[@edith1315]

Axtrigon ̄へ ̄ I wish there was an equivalent for women

[@Alfredo91997]

@@edith1315 There are

[@saynotohookups]

@@Alfredo91997 Which ones?

[@MihirGVaze]

this is the hardest concept to get in menswear. We need more videos on this with different guests

[@johnandnicolemoore8768]

I would like to see more examples as well! As a child I had red hair, it has since darkened, but my facial hair still has a reddish tone (mixed with a few grays). My skin is very "red." I burn very easily.

[@janejdough2230]

@@johnandnicolemoore8768 you are likely a spring ie warm. Look in the ladies "Color Me Beautiful " btw there is a mens version in the series. Based on the same system that has already worked for millions of women, COLOR FOR MEN is foolproof and scientific and works for every part of a man

[@Mysterious2887]

your channel is worth £1,000,000. I feel like i'm taking this for granted but I'm so happy that your channel exists, it has majorly helped me in style and also once again great video :)

[@terrywestbrook-lienert2296]

This was quite informative and I learned a great deal. As a lady, this was especially helpful where determining skin undertones are concerned. 🌷

[@williamkazak469]

Seasonal color analysis has been around for years. I have a book by Carole Jackson entitled Color for Men. It has helped me because I am blonde and most men's fashion colors seem so oriented to those with dark hair. For instance, my navy is not that bottomless blue back that we commonly see in suits and blazers. Also, I have learned why a very bright yellow or even a light pink man's shirt is not looking good on me. I need a deeper shade of pink, for example. There are pictures that match the descriptions and alternate clothing color choices in the book. Very helpful to understand your skin tones and therefore the colors that work best for you. Thank you for your video discussion..

[@declanbartlette3074]

Yes! This was the kind of video I was waiting for. Very helpful. Not many style channels go into much detail of which clothing colors go best with certain skin tones. Yet, it is great to know that they shouldn't dictate what we should wear.

[@Jessie_Helms]

When the German man starts talking about the best colors *nervous laughing*

[@kyanhowe8777]

I thought I was the only one thinking it

[@Ponto-zv9vf]

He's a mixed breed. German, Brazilian and the Brazilian isn't all Portuguese.

[@thedaniespot]

Perfect timing! I was just about to google that question. Once again, Sven to the rescue 😂. Awesome video.

[@Gael_Ultima]

My favourite colour is purple, and I recently went out and bought a dark purple shirt on a whim without actually trying it on. I've been worried about actually wearing it since I don't actually know if I'd look good in it, but being told on here that it would likely look good with my kind of skin tone definitely helps give me the confidence to wear it. Thanks for this video!

[@HalcyonRyan]

You are very charming, and exceedingly easy to listen to, which makes these informative videos, much more enjoyable :D

[@joaozlara]

Good to know you are brazilian too, man! I'm from Brazil and really appreciate your work, guys. Congratulations.

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

This is the most informative video I've watched. So much new information that I did not know about.

[@guillermocedeno2809]

Man, thank you so much for your videos. They are really a wealth of excellent knowledge.

[@multimeter2859]

Do you take requests? I haven't browsed your entire video library yet, but I would love to see a tutorial on how to properly polish shoes.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Of course, we listen to our audience. We are already planning on it.

[@multimeter2859]

@@gentlemansgazette Great. What's funny is that the shoes they issue in the army don't have to be polished. They permanently shine, so I never learned. I send the boots out.

[@bomber7837]

Polishing shoes is a pleasure, and you get to enjoy your effort.

[@multimeter2859]

@@bomber7837 It seems like it. That's why I'm asking for it. :)

[@bomber7837]

@@multimeter2859 Indeed, I will say this though, if a video is made, I wouldn't recommend following it exactly, make sure to experiment with different methods of polishing, you'll find what works for you.

[@lishaanhettipathirana]

I really needed this video... awesome work

[@yusufahmed8980]

I 100% absolutely love these videos. As soon as I get out of college, I'll be armed with the proper knowledge to get out there and be well dressed for my job. Thanks a ton

[@christopherjohnson4276]

I have a lot of work to do! Thanks for the video. Will be re-watching this many times.

[@rodrigolopez7529]

Nice to hear your father is from Brazil. I subscribed in your channel las t week and I am appreciating very much. Congrats.

[@neilangus1363]

All your videos are so knowledgeable, entertaining and enjoyable. I have learnt so much. Thank you.

[@kanabhprates2103]

I love this channel so much. Thank you very much for your help!

[@williamvasquez4857]

I'm cool, and black and white suits me perfectly.

[@canadious6933]

I personally love lighter shirts and darker jackets. However, to bring in some colour I sometimes bring in a sweater over the shirt and beneath the jacket. When its a suit however, I prefer dark blue and grey suits.

[@goldgabich6863]

German/Irish American. I’m light white skin, definitely a cool undertone, with dark brown hair and dark blue/ green eyes. I never thought about wearing more green, but I think that might look nice, thanks.

[@NietoDeRambo]

great video! I have been looking for a video like this for a long time!

[@thatonerandomginger]

Im a Ginger so I guessing I'm probably a light skin tone lol..

[@solecellarz2881]

Love the videos. Sell them all day at work! Muh man!

[@christopheranton13]

I’m a huge fan of your Channel!! You have inspired me to dress well! White tie rules!!!!! Your the best Sven! (Btw my profile icon picture is a 1935 esquire ad for casual black tie!!!!)

[@mikeoxmaul45]

Ah yes. Vintage Esquire "casual" d i n n e r j a c k e t You mean casual as in turndown collar 1930's casual? (When back then Black Tie itself had its own tiers of formalities)

[@ShafkatRKhan]

The one thing that everyone should extract from this video is that, everyone is free to wear whatever you find pleasurable.

[@mohamedjama1865]

For black men what do you recommend.

[@neilpiper9889]

This was dealt with in a book. Colour me beautiful. Winter Spring Summer and Autumn people and colours that suited them.

[@darrenmorrison4335]

Thank you this very helpful, thanks for posting.

[@algonquinbriar5647]

Another excellent video. Thank you.

[@marcusson1983]

Excellent video, i really like the inclusion of examples.

[@carefullin]

Always on point Sven!!!

[@nukie404]

Great video! I think I have a warmer skin tone but I like wearing cooler colours just because I feel more confident; but I guess I might have a more neutral skin tone because I feel that orange doesn't work for me at all. I have a question with regards to wearing a suit in the winter; when you are wearing an overcoat on top of your jacket, do you button the jacket as well? Do I regard it like a vest in a 3 piece suit? Do I wear it open? Does it matter? Thanks for reading, and thank you even more if you answer the question in advance!

[@pitiedvod]

A very nice video. I am very pale, with cool undertones, so quickly learned to be wary of some colours (here 's looking at you yellow) and it always nice to get advice on different colour combinations that can work.

[@paulludwiger8030]

i dont even wear those clothes but i still love your videos and tips for style!

[@emanuelet1366]

I got a personal shopper few months ago and she told me the opposite. I have a warm skintone and she told me to insist on bright and cold colours, which is the opposite you propose. I am confused now. It is also true that when we did the sessions, it was spring-summer, so usually only I wear one layer, and probably the goal there is to create more contrast. Probably with the complexity of layers, the situation can change.

[@pastrychefalfred876]

This is good... I almost never wear any darker greens or medium yellows, they just dont go well with my complexion, especially since it changes sometimes.

[@mr.meticulouslohese7584]

What about men who are darker skin? I noticed you never went into detail about what compliments their tones. Thanks in advance. I truly enjoy all the Knowledge I gather from your page and adopt to my own styling.

[@tonynasaofficial]

They can either be cool or warm tones

[@meriocompagnoni]

I would only avoid completely white outfits

[@mr.meticulouslohese7584]

@mario why should darker skin people avoid wearing white cloth?

[@angelo8516]

Thanks for posting another important vid, on understanding how to dress well.👍

[@Cristina.Antoniuc]

Way too excited for this YAY!!! 😍

[@eveliinatistelgren172]

What is Antonio Centeno's Tone and Undertone?

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Maybe a video on how the angles of tie, vest, suit, jacket; all lend themselves to the face...?

[@anthonygrasso2784]

Appreciating Gentleman's gazette knows Hugo Jacomet, he's probably one of the best representative and defender of classic mens wear.

[@BrianLannoye]

I tan very easily, but in a tropical climate, I usually burn a little even with the sunscreen. Of course, I'm outside all day, so what to expect?? I guess I'm more a warm to neutral?

[@Lycosa]

Great video. Yep. Also depends on what you like. Bought a green Oxford shirt recently and I love it.... Suits my cooler white skin tone

[@Halal.songs.comedy]

At exact 2:00, what was that? What was it called back then? And what was it used for?

[@styzoom]

Colors are difficult, oddly enough you can sometimes almost feel it. Plain red and light blue don't work for me while purple and orange are much easier on the eye for some reason.

[@guidovrola5231]

Thank you very much for this interesting video and for all your effort. That said, as an Italian, I would never wear together the colors you are wearing in this video. Probably different countries have different tastes...I don't know...

[@yudymisaki9336]

6 years later, I'm stoked to know your father is brazilian I'm japanese brazilian, we have some cool mixes haha

[@Peleski]

I much prefer this method warm/cool + high/low contrast. It's way better than the "seasons" which are so popular right now. To me summer is a hot hot time, but they use a cool spectrum, makes zero sense.

[@dst8002]

Man this dude has something really visceral against light blue shirt-light gray suit 😂😂😂

[@kowloonbeats3509]

I'm looking for a starter book about classic menswear. Do you have any recommendations?

[@ALBERTOGARCIA-eg4yi]

I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS, ARE REALLY USEFUL AND I HOPE SOME DAY COULD UPLOAD A VIDEO ABOUT THE PROPER WAY TO STORE TIES. THANKS.

[@strammerluchs]

Wirklich großen Respekt für Ihr Englisch. Ist sehr beeindruckend.

[@janicehussock7735]

Men could also go to a MAC store or high-end dept. store and ask for a foundation match. I had a Vogue consultant do my colors. It freaked me out when they said I had yellow tones, but when someone else said "gold," I liked it. LOL. You can also sit by a window and hold up different colors next to you face and look in a mirror. It soon becomes clear.

[@Kevinjandro]

Always great content and I thank you👌🏾👌🏾

[@timohearn9046]

Love the video! I'm a bit confused though. I'm a white guy, dark hair, do I not look good in a light grey say fresco/flannel with a light shirt? (I have these clothes). My mom says I look handsome :) But appreciate any feedback on this complex topic!

[@G0J0_Satoru717]

Great video! Always useful!

[@DoctorPace007]

I wish I knew where to get your club collar shirt and peak lapel jacket! Love them! Especially your brown suit

[@lolvonlolipopp]

The suit is most likley bespoke, So it will probably hard to find the same fabric at this time.

[@josephanthony1655]

I have an olive oil skin color. What colors do I use ?

[@RizwanKler]

Wow lots of info but Raphael do the same rules apply for scarves?

[@MrTrenttness]

In my opinion I have found reds and oranges just don't look good with fair skin. Also I'm surprised the light blue shirt and light grey jacket wasn't considered favorable for light skin in this video.

[@Eidenbites]

I have a medium tone and I like gray and powder blue on me .. I stay away from neon or bright colors .. I like earth tones

[@mikemichaels6962]

Great video as always, Sven. Do you know of any particularly good tweed brands? Also, I’d like to get a boutonnière from Fort Belvedere which would you recommend as a first one (particularly for black tie)? Many thanks, keep up the great videos!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Good depends on what you want. Sense Tweed or loosely woven, Harris or Donegal etc. Traditionally, for black tie a white or red carnation or Rose is popular but at the end of the day it's all about what you like :)

[@mikemichaels6962]

Gentleman's Gazette Thank you. I’m considering perhaps a lotus flower, carnation or spray rose.

[@michaelmabini6574]

Hi Sven! I'm interested in the brown as well as the gray donegal jacket that you showcased in this video. I've been trying to look for them online but it has been a challenge to say the least. Where would you suggest I look. Thank you.

[@JayJay-jv2wd]

Yayyyy, i have a neutral undertone! I can wear everything! Who's with me?

[@milanmilacic9311]

How does black tie work with lighter skin tones asking because I the white shirt and the black jacket are quite contrasting

[@sahrishkhan6833]

Sir kindly share your platform...i want to take some online classes

[@minifestsam8651]

Hello Sven, I’m attending a smart/casual meal with my friends tomorrow night and I don’t want to be too overdressed. I was wondering if a blazer with a tshirt underneath would be good? What do you think

[@user-596]

I maybe to late but what color is the blazer?

[@minifestsam8651]

Raven Snowman I have 2 I had in mind, a light grey one or a navy one

[@minifestsam8651]

Raven Snowman that was perfect mate cheers 👍🏻

[@user-596]

@@minifestsam8651 why thank you I am happy to help.

[@mikecapalungan]

Well considering my dad’s father and that side of the family is Filipino, I’m assuming that I have a warmer undertone. My skin isn’t pale, but it isn’t dark either. I do burn in the sun in the summer, but it turns to a tan pretty quickly. My sister has had many times where she’s sat outside to sun tan for several hours a day and got super dark. I like wearing most colors, but some specific shades look better on me than other shades of that color and others I’ve found I can wear any shade of. For colors of blue, green, and red I can wear practically any shade and have it look great on me. I tend to stay away from neon looking shades of those colors and go for colors from those of olive, sage, light green, forest/emerald green, navy, light/baby blue, medium blue, maroon/burgundy, salmon, and terracotta. Those tend to look the best on me. I’ve experimented within the last 2 years with other colors I normally wouldn’t wear like purple, pink, orange, and yellow. I look great with lavender purple, but not darker purples. For yellow I look better with more pale or pastel yellows than golden or mustard yellows. Pink looks best on me as a salmon or light pink. If it’s too dark of a pink or too faded of a light pink it tends to look bad on me. Orange is a hit or miss for me. Some days I like it and other days I don’t. I like burnt orange the best, but any other shades I tend to stay away from. My main color theme for my style is blue, green, red, and neutrals with an occasional wear of pink, yellow, or purple. I mainly wear orange in the fall.

[@bonnyd.5334]

I have a combination of a warm hair color and cold skin colors. I went to an image consultant and got draped. That's how I know what colors work best for me in what situations. It's not cheap (between $150 and $200 or so), but it's well worth it in not buying clothes that you like but that don't work for you.

[@one234569and10]

9:13 honestly, you say the outfit on the right is worse for your complexion but I think you look happier and lighter in the right side colors. The left side I think you look more seriously and less fun.

[@johnthevoice6270]

Great informative video! 👍🏻

[@joebarton4947]

What if my natural skin tone is light and cool, but my face and hands are kind of red from having failed to where sunscreen to many times in the past?

[@marianomarzo4141]

Its posible have a red undertone?

[@Peleski]

That's considered cool. Red or blueish is cool

[@zedcayn9376]

Thanks a million, its great

[@eloisemenhard7069]

Sven, I always saw something sassy on you. Not really German, now I know what it is. That is your Brazilian portion. Welcome to the club! We are similar on that.

[@McLaughter_]

Hi Sven Rafael, really loving the suit and tie combo you’re wearing here. What suit is that? I mean the brand

[@addisonwarner]

Thank you so much for this

[@Tourist1967]

Hmm. Blond hair, light blue eyes, so I suppose cool....except my face is naturally ruddy in complexion. A bit red basically.

[@bonnyd.5334]

I learned that it is important to incorporate your hair color into figuring out what color stories are appropriate for you from my hairdresser. For example, I am Nordic / German and have a cool skin tone. If I'm in the son, I burn. I'm the only person in my immediate family who hasn't had skin cancer. I generally stay covered up in the summer time. I don't go out of the house without a hat on. However, I have a warm hair color. So, it turns out that I can (and do) wear some warm colors well and in particular, colors associated with autumn in New England. I have to be careful with warm colors and choose colors that drift more towards neutral. I was taught to be careful with green, to consider the color's undertone as to whether I can wear it. There are many greens I can't wear, such as Kelley Green. I should look good in all blues, but I don't. Again, if the color is too cold, it will clash with my hair and not look good. (I am a short hair, with a military regulation haircut.) With white shirts, check the undertone. My father had a somewhat warm skin tone. So, I looked for a white that had a very subtle yellow undertone. When I wore white with my business suit, I looked for a white with a blueish undertone. We then added an appropriate tie and pocket square (for my father) and scarf (for me). Could you do a video on haircuts? I needed a military regulation haircut, and I'm not a guy. I used to go to a barber shop for this. The first time I went to the barber shop for a short hair military regulation haircut, I felt funky. It turned out that a couple of barbers there were skilled at providing this service to women. These haircuts were flattering, stylish and compliant with the rules. They would attend trade shows / conferences looking for ideas, improving their skills. It's important to get a great haircut. Some people, like my brother, have a hair color that really clashes with their skin tone and coloring it makes sense. It's OK for a guy to have his hair colored, but for guys doing this, please see a barber who regularly colors men's hair. Men's hair does not behave the same way women's hair does when colored. I'm fortunate that my warm brown hair color does not clash with my very cool skin, but that's because I know how to take advantage of this and choose a wardrobe. As a textile designer, I love designing for dark skinned people: olive, coffee, chocolate, etc. I have so much fun coming up with accessories that help these people stand out from the crowd--in a very good way. I love this channel... and I'm a lady. Many of us end-up dressing our men and we want them to dress appropriately--in classic menswear.

[@ocs2599]

I am of a warm undertone, I love navy blue and all darker shades of blue. I wear some bomber jackets in navy blue and some shorts in the same colour. I absolutely love it! But I’m a bit worried It might contradict my tone. Would these colours contradict my tone ?

[@Peleski]

I love navy but am warm, and it really makes me look pale and sickly.

[@peter455sd]

These videos make the series Mad Men look like sci fi

[@Zika42]

Why?

[@goldenrayofcentralsun1111]

I still can’t figure it for me. Am crosseyed now. Maybe I’m abit of both cool n warm.

[@Peleski]

Generally if you can happily wear a pure white shirt, you're cool or neutral. If you can only do cream, then warm. Most N Euro and E Asian people are cool. Mediterraneans and Indians are warm.

[@goldenrayofcentralsun1111]

@@Peleski P.S. I’m not a guy either but I watch your channel. I must be learning something from your videos. O thank u for letting me kno that I’m prolly cool.

[@jacobgatpony4189]

Your channel is amazing, it really helps, but I think there are some guys who are younger than 25 to 35 years as I am. So think you could invite somebody from college who is at most 23 years old to give some advice. But I had seen the video: "How to dress properly to age" and helped me but next time, I would appreciate the video with a deeper focus. Thank you very much in advance. Jacob

[@kentpool7414]

At 12:55 there is a pair of slacks with cuffs that are very tall. Is that the accepted style now?

[@pegsbarton6353]

Sven favours 2" cuffs on most of his trousers. Personally I like to see a smaller one on my husband's pants, also I like a longer leg length on him, I don't favour the 'half mast' look. Sven makes bold statements with his dressing, the less bold opt for more conventional I think.

[@kentpool7414]

Pegs Barton Thank you. That makes sense to me.

[@luccadealmeidalisboa6280]

From brazil too !where city ur dad from?

[@alvinprettyman1802]

thanks for posting

[@stevelee8426]

This is a great video, thank you GG. Incidentally what colour is Khaki? I have seen a tobacco brown through to a light green described as Khaki. Worthy of discussion maybe?

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you for sharing

[@fragrancemafia1778]

Hi Sven, i have a couple of questions. What are your favorite fragrances ? And do you match your Fragrances to your outfit ?

[@itsmerayaha8118]

old fashion, but concept still relevant

[@xandyw1381]

I have the exact suit in the background of the main talking.

[@abhishekrohera]

1:18 sorry but I was looking at his tie and the voiceover said something completely opposite.

[@greyareaRK1]

How does a green undertone translate to warm? [

[@yusufahmed8980]

I 100% absolutely love these videos. As soon as I get out of college, I'll be armed with the proper knowledge to get out there and be well dressed for my job. Thanks a ton

[@chicagoan6342]

@Yusuf Ahmed, you will be just fine living in the greatest city aka Chicago!

[@sahrishkhan6833]

Hello...share your instagram ID...want to learn what you learn

[@yosefbrodsky6643]

Thank you