No one can deny that a camel coat is classic, elegant, and timeless. It’s one of those colors that can instantly elevate an outfit, and this clothing item frequently makes the list of the top 10 essentials every woman should have. But what do you do if a camel coat just doesn’t suit you? I’ve had many women tell me camel washes them out, and it’s true that not everyone shines in this color. But don’t worry, not all is lost! You can still get the effect of wearing this classic piece with a few adjustments. Here are the best camel coats for your skin tone!
Psst- technically I am a “winter” and should not be wearing camel. But I’ll tell you why I still do at the end of this post!
Knowing what colors look good on you ties into your season: spring, summer, autumn, or winter. The best way to know what season you are in is to “get your colors done” by a color professional.
Though there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to narrow it down at home, businesses like the House of Colour place drapes around your neck to see how colors interact with your skin tone (this is where I went!). However, if you already know that camel doesn’t look good on you, then you probably fall under a winter or summer.
Matching your colors to your seasons might seem like the domain of feminine fashion, but camel coats are not exclusive to women. As we ring in 2024, we should consider how men can match their seasons to what they wear and which accessories fit their clothing, be it jewelry, sunglasses, or wristwatches. Aspiring to look good transcends the gender barrier, so why should we try to keep the methods of doing so locked behind antiquated gender norms? With that in mind, let’s welcome the new year by creating a new look for you, starting with accessorizing for your seasonal style.
Camel is a warm color with yellow undertones and does not mix well if you have cool undertones like pink or blue. Let’s do a quick recap of the seasons.
Though these coat selections were color-matched, ordering a specific color online can be tricky as lighting can affect a product photo dramatically. If you are looking for an exact color to fit your season, your best option would be to take a color swatch with you as you shop in person or have one at home when your product arrives to compare if online shopping.
Spring
You are in a warm season, and a shade of the color camel with orange or yellow undertones will look great on you. Also, gold jewelry suits you best, so feel free to accessorize your look with gold hoops and a gold pendant necklace or a gold wristwatch or sunglasses!
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Summer
You are a cool season, so finding a version of the color camel with blue undertones would be best for you. Your best version of a camel coat will most likely be a pinky color with a cool undertone. Accessorize with silver jewelry!
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Autumn
You are a warm season, and a camel coat was made for you! A camel coat in a warm-based color such as caramel would look best for you. Think brown, vibrant, and rich. Focus on gold, bronze, or copper accessories!
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Winter
You are a cool season, and colors with a clear contrast look great on you. You can easily wear neutrals like black and pure white, though this means your best version of a camel coat will not really be camel at all. Look for stone, taupe, or grey beige. Ideally, your coat has cool grey undertones. Yet another season in which to accessorize with silver!
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To Recap:
Each color has a different saturation level and some browns are cool, based on the predominantly blue color it is mixed with. If you have a cool skin tone and warm colors do not look good on you, then look for the color camel in a “cool” shade. This may be more of a taupe, mushroom, or ivory, depending on your specific season, but those are still classy colors and have the same effect as a classic camel coat!
And you know what? If you love camel, wear it! I’ve had my colors professionally done and the verdict is that I’m a winter, but I love my classic camel coats and won’t stop wearing them anytime soon because I like the way I feel in them. In fact, I may just be buried in them…
The point is, it’s your wardrobe and I think you should wear what makes you happy. And if making you happy means dressing exactly for your season, then that’s awesome too!
For more tips on the classy things to have in your wardrobe this winter, keep reading!
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Good topic, Carolyn! After going gray almost a year ago, I had my colors done by someone highly recommended with zoom and photos. I’m somewhat disappointed in the results . The only color in the brown family I was given was taupe which I like so I will look for my next coat in that or navy. However, two winters ago, I thought I had finally found the perfect winter coat (when I was blonde) in kind of a vicuña color. I haven’t even had a chance to wear it! I’m not ready to consign so will try to make it work by wearing the “correct” colors under it or using a scarf to help. I’m so sorry that camel is not my best friend anymore….nor is gold jewelry, I’m told, but I WILL keep wearing my wonderful jewelry pieces.
Good for you for bucking the rules if you’re feeling good in that color!
Sorry to hear that you were disappointed. I love that you will keep wearing your favorite jewelry though!
Hi Carolyn
After reading your posts regarding trench coats i purchased a lightweight one and now a heavier one suitable for cool to cold weather. Wearing it makes me feel very stylish and chic I appreciate all the info and explanation of the ins and outs of various aspects of classic style. Thank you once again.
So happy you feel stylish and chic!
I’m a light Summer so camel isn’t really “my color”. That being said, I LOVE wearing my camel winter coat! I put a scarf around my neck that is better for my coloring. It works and I wear it often.
Hi Caroline
The camel coat you model at the beginning is absolutely gorgeous.
Can you tell me where i can buy one from please. I love it. I have looked for so long for a camel coat and never seen one i like untill now. Thankyou.
My exact one has been discontinued apparently, but here is a link to a similar one. It’s from Mango!