Beige color (fr. beige) takes pride of place in the wardrobe of any girl. The beige tone is easily combined with almost any color, if you choose the right shades of beige. This is a beautiful, noble color, but very dangerous if you do not guess with the choice of tone, saturation.
At first glance, it seems that buying a beige dress or coat is very simple, but in reality it turns out that not every shade is suitable, and moreover, it can ruin the image. What's the secret?

In this article, we'll take a look at:

■ What is the difference between warm, cold and light, dark shades of beige?

■ What shade of beige to choose?

■ How does it work with an example? Let's figure it out together.

■ With what to wear beige?

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In choosing a beige tone, the main thing to remember is that there is a large number of shades from warm to cool and from light to more dense and dense beige tones. The most important thing is to determine the shades that are right for you and stick to the degree of saturation that will allow you to bring out the natural beauty. Do not despair if the beige fades, which often happens when we put on clothes that are not our tone.

Below are various shades of beige. In fact, there are many more! The main thing that I want to show is the degree of saturation, coldness or warmth, and the most interesting thing is how various shades beige, depending on the colors that it includes. Grey-beige or pink-beige - this is all an amazing mixture of colors, which is sometimes almost invisible, but which has a strong influence on the harmony of the finished image.

What shade of beige to choose?

In the image above, the first four rows represent cooler shades of beige, while the bottom four rows show possible warm shades of beige. Each row has options from light, pastel colors to darker ones. If you already know your color type and the degree of suitable color saturation, then it will be quite simple to choose.

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The global division of colors into warm, cold and light and dark tones also suitable for beige. Below are the clothing options in cold and warm beige colors:

Shades of beige for everyone

Let us consider in more detail which color type certain tones are suitable for and why.

The light summer (June) color type is characterized by cold, gentle tones. The degree of saturation is low, that is, very dark shades will look rough, so it is better to give preference to the most delicate, powdery shades.
The cold summer color type (July) is the coldest of all summer. That is why, choosing beige shade, we prefer the most muffled, cold. according to the degree of saturation, the range of choice expands and you can allow darker tones of beige to be worn.
The color type soft summer or contrasting (August) has the properties of a summer type, with its muffled, smoky, but with the addition of autumn softness, because it borders on September (soft autumn color type), which means there are warm notes. That is why the beige palette for the soft summer color type of more saturated tones includes not only cold shades, but also slightly warm, but still muted. Also, a soft contrasting summer should remember that quite bright hues should be diluted with darker accessories, because feature August is the contrast.
Representatives of the soft autumn color type can afford muted, not bright colors beige with warm notes. September is the first of the color types of autumn, therefore it absorbs a certain dustiness of summer color. Walnut shades, muted sand will look great.
The next month of autumn is October - the brightest of autumn. You can choose, according to the color of hair, eyes, saturated colors with a predominance of warm shades. Like no one else will go greenish tones and mustard.
Color type dark autumn(November), it is important to observe the contrast, because in general it is a dark color. That is why preference should be given to muted warm tones denser, darker. However, if there is a desire or need to wear lighter colors, then you can work it out by adding dark accessories or wearing a light beige dress with a darker coat or cardigan. An ideal example of a dark autumn color type is Julia Roberts in a dress from the movie Pretty Woman.
The dark winter color type, like any other winter color, should be the most attentive to the choice of beige. We can say that the beige color is one of the most dangerous for winter. If the skin looks pale, gray, then most likely you have chosen too warm a shade. The second feature of winter is contrast. That is why you should dilute the ensemble with accessories. A good example is the photo of Penelope Cruz. The dress of a cold, almost white shade is complemented by a dark contrasting belt, which allows you to withstand an unusual color and not go unnoticed. Selma Huyck demonstrates another way to wear neutral nude. The tone should be as cold as possible with medium saturation.
The cold winter color type is the coldest among all winter ones and it is not permissible to wear warm shades, otherwise the face takes on a painful appearance, and sometimes you can simply “disappear”. The only way out for cold winter is absolutely cold shades. Also, we must not forget about the contrast - we emphasize the natural winter contrast with accessories and outerwear.
The bright winter color type speaks for itself. Bright, cold, radiant, contrasting colors are perfect for a bright winter. What about beige? There is an exit. You can wear beige cool tones with a shiny texture, for example, as in the photo of Megan Fox (silk beige blouse). Also, good option it can be a combination of pure pastel colors with darker clothes or accessories. The photo shows Liv Tyler in a powder jacket, dressed over a black dress. If the dress was the same color as the jacket, then Liv Tyler would be "lost". So, for bright winters, opt for lighter, purer beige, powdery colors paired with dark accessories or clothing.
The bright spring color type opens the spring warm season and is the most contrasting of the spring colors. This is expressed in the purity of color. The ideal shades of beige will be bleached colors: peach, salmon, pink, yellow. If in the summer coloring the colors contain more gray, then the spring colors contain more white and yellow. A perfect example is Gwyneth Paltrow's gentle shade pink powder and Cameron Diaz in bleached yellow. Peach tones are more appropriate for a warm spring, but for some representatives of a bright spring, they can also be great.
Color type warm spring (April) is the warmest spring color. All colors should be warm and delicate. Fine options for beige are all warm, medium saturation. Depending on the color of the hair, thicker shades of beige may suit the eye. Cold colors and those containing a lot of gray should be avoided.
For color type light spring key points in choosing a beige tone should be: softness of warm shades and maximum lightness. The lightest, warmest and most delicate powdery, nude colors are all for a bright spring. Charlize Theron in a dress of delicate powder looks fresh and harmonious. Nicole Kidman changes her hair color, expands her range of colors and looks great in a delicate peach dress. Kate Hudson in a delicate vanilla or marshmallow dress looks incredibly organic.

Beige color is simple and versatile, feminine and concise. This color symbolizes warmth, calmness and tranquility. The beige tone is equated with the classics, with colors such as black or white, which are the basis for many outfits.

Color in psychology.

For most people, the color beige is associated with measuredness, peace, and stability. However, this color also has negative associations, for some it seems monotonous, banal, ordinary. Psychologists believe that beige clothes are preferred by people who don’t like to be in the spotlight too much, they don’t want to stand out, to be noticeable. By nature, they are rather introverts, that is, people immersed in themselves.

Sometimes people tend to dress in beige, in whose soul passions boil, but outwardly they want to look calm and balanced. Since the color looks restrained and harmonious, many companies with a strict dress code recommend it as a base for business attire.

Color in fashion history.

The attitude to the beige color of clothes is ambiguous in different cultures. IN Ancient Egypt this tone was considered divine, figurines of the gods were painted in it, and only priests of the highest rank could afford clothes of this color.

This color was also respected in India, the shade was especially appreciated there. Ivory. Dresses in this color were worn only by the highest nobility. But in China, beige, along with white, was considered the color of sadness and mourning.

The beige color gained immense popularity in the 18th century, women of fashion preferred the lightest shades of beige. In the future, beige clothes either temporarily "stepped aside", then became acutely fashionable. Nowadays different shades beige can be found in almost all collections of fashion houses.

Who suits?

It is difficult to find a person who would categorically not fit the beige color, because it is presented in a huge variety of shades.

White-skinned and fair-haired girls look spectacular in beige clothes, which are significantly darker than their skin color. Girls with a pinkish skin tone and light eyes are ideal pinkish-beige options. Dark-eyed brunettes go with any shade of beige, because they already have enough bright appearance, so there is no need to emphasize it with clothes.

When choosing clothes, you should consider the color type of your appearance., So:

bright "winter" girls with dark hair and fair skin look great in clothes of cold beige shades;

red-haired or fair-haired girls belonging to the autumn color type should prefer rich tones of beige;

fair-haired "spring" girls with dark skin are perfect for caramel-colored clothes;

the soft appearance of girls belonging to the “summer” color type will benefit if you choose ash-beige tones and shades of coffee with milk.

We combine.

Beige goes well with a wide variety of tones, here are the most successful combinations:

With white. This combination looks fresh and elegant, it is often used in business attire, as well as in summer looks. To make the outfit look more interesting, the tandem of white and beige can be diluted with bright accessories - blue, red, orange.

With black. The combination of beige light shades with black looks elegant, but not as solemn as a white and black set. Therefore, this combination is often used when creating business images.
With red. These two colors complement each other perfectly. Beige "restrains" the passion of red, and red, on the contrary, enlivens beige clothes.

Beige looks great, both with bright colors and with pastel colors. Do you want to draw attention? Combine beige with rich burgundy, blueberry, azure. When creating romantic images, it is better to combine beige with soft lilac, silver gray, light pink.

Choosing outfits.

Office fashion. A beige business suit is a basic piece of a business lady's wardrobe. Such a suit symbolizes reliability and stability, that is, those qualities that are valued by employers and partners. To liven up the look, you can combine a jacket or skirt from a beige suit with clothes in other colors.

Everyday look. The beige color is great for everyday wear. T-shirts, jeans, skirts, dresses, coats and raincoats look great in beige tones.

The combination of beige color depends on its shades, each of which creates its own, unique range. Examples: 6 palettes, each with 16 colors + selection of shoes. A photo.

Protective beige color is combined

Like gray-beige (which looks like), the color is borderline. It's very pleasant soft shade with a hint of military, which gives a charming zest to a feminine appearance. Good for business, casual, office, romantic, club style, as well as casual.
Accessories for this color are glossy or transparent complex shades, such as terracotta, mother-of-pearl pink, pale yellow, etc.

There are protective color combinations - beige and pale pink, terracotta, sunny yellow, apricot, tangerine, wormwood, pale emerald, green tea, regatta blue, aquamarine, blue-lilac, light lilac, white-beige, pale brown, old bronze color

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Along with black, gray and white, beige is a fashion classic. The color is considered quite neutral, so it is used to create a variety of images, from business and casual to solemn and even wedding.

For most people, the color beige is associated with measuredness, peace, and stability. However, this color also has negative associations, for some it seems monotonous, banal, ordinary.

Psychologists believe that beige clothes are preferred by people who don’t like to be in the spotlight too much, they don’t want to stand out, to be noticeable. By nature, they are rather introverts, that is, people immersed in themselves.

Sometimes people tend to dress in beige, in whose soul passions boil, but outwardly they want to look calm and balanced. Since the color looks restrained and harmonious, many companies with a strict dress code recommend it as a base for business attire.

Color in fashion history

The attitude to the beige color of clothing is ambiguous in different cultures. In ancient Egypt, this tone was considered divine, figurines of the gods were painted in it, and only priests of the highest rank could afford clothes of this color.

This color was also treated with respect in India, the shade of ivory was especially appreciated there. Dresses in this color were worn only by the highest nobility. But in China, beige, along with white, was considered the color of sadness and mourning.

The beige color gained immense popularity in the 18th century, women of fashion preferred the lightest shades of beige. In the future, beige clothes either temporarily "stepped aside", then became acutely fashionable. Different shades these days beige can be found in almost all collections of fashion houses.

Who suits?

It is difficult to find a person who would categorically not fit the beige color, because it is presented in a huge variety of shades.

White-skinned and fair-haired girls look spectacular in beige clothes, which are significantly darker than their skin color. Girls with a pinkish skin tone and light eyes are ideal pinkish-beige options. Any shade of beige suits dark-eyed brunettes, because they already have a bright enough appearance, so there is no need to emphasize it with clothes.

When choosing clothes, you should take into account the color type of your appearance, as follows:

• bright "winter" girls with dark hair and fair skin look great in clothes of cold beige shades;

• red-haired or fair-haired girls those related to the autumn color type should give preference to saturated tones of beige;

• fair-haired "spring" girls with dark skin are perfect for caramel-colored clothes;

• soft appearance of girls those belonging to the “summer” color type will benefit if you choose ash-beige tones and shades of coffee with milk.

Many are sure that beige clothes are fat. But so disadvantageous visual effect occurs only if, when choosing clothes, they made a mistake with the style, size or shade.

Another stereotype about beige clothes is that such outfits are only suitable for older ladies. However, everything will depend on the style, as well as on the selection of accessories. In this light, it is quite possible to create youth images.

We combine

Beige goes well with a wide variety of tones, here are the most successful combinations:

• With white. This combination looks fresh and elegant, it is often used in business attire, as well as in summer looks. To make the outfit look more interesting, the tandem of white and beige can be diluted with bright accessories - blue, red, orange.

• With black. The combination of beige light shades with black looks elegant, but not as solemn as a white and black set. Therefore, this combination is often used when creating business images.

• With red. These two colors complement each other perfectly. Beige "restrains" the passion of red, and red, on the contrary, enlivens beige clothes.

• with brown. A duet of these two colors looks feminine and gentle. It can be used to create business and romantic bows.

• with green. The combination of these two colors is the main feature of the military style, as these are the tones of military camouflage.

• With pink. This is a spectacular duet, perfect for summer looks.

• with purple. The combination can look both strict and romantic, everything will depend on the shades of the color used for the combination. Light shades - a good choice for feminine bows, dark ones for business ones.

Beige looks great with both bright and pastel tones.. Do you want to draw attention? Combine beige with rich burgundy, blueberry, azure. When creating romantic images, it is better to combine beige with soft lilac, silver gray, light pink.

Choosing outfits

Ensembles in beige tones are very diverse. These can be strict business suits, and a tight-fitting provocative dress in which a girl can look almost naked, especially if the color of the fabric repeats the skin color.

office fashion

A beige business suit is a basic piece of a business lady's wardrobe. Such a suit symbolizes reliability and stability, that is, those qualities that are valued by employers and partners. To liven up the look, you can combine a jacket or skirt from a beige suit with clothes in other colors.

Another basic piece of a business wardrobe is a beige blouse or fitted shirt. It can be worn with skirts or trousers. The shade of the blouse should be chosen so that it sets off the color of the skin, without giving the face excessive fading.

A strict beige dress looks great, it can be worn with a jacket or cardigan of a suitable shade.

Everyday look

The beige color is great for everyday wear. T-shirts, jeans, skirts, dresses, coats and raincoats look great in beige tones.

A comfortable set for every day will turn out if you wear a loose beige sweater with blue or light blue skinny jeans. Complement the ensemble with brown or black shoes.

Beige casual dresses look great. For example, a safari-style dress or a romantic fitted model with a flared skirt.

Basic wardrobe model - beige coat. The model can have a classic cut, but you can also choose a variant of the original style.

Evening looks

Evening dresses in golden beige tones have always been popular. Such outfits can be seen at a variety of events from a solemn social event to a youth party. So that the dress does not look boring, it is decorated with embroidery, sequins, rhinestones. You can sew an outfit from silk, satin or lace. To complete this dress, you should pick up evening shoes with heels and an elegant clutch.

Dress styles can be very diverse. Models with a deep V-shaped neckline, corset dresses with bare shoulders, models with cutouts on the back are popular. To create a provocative look, you can choose an outfit from a translucent beige fabric with sparkles.

Beige trouser suits are also used as an evening dress. One piece of the costume (trousers or jacket) can be sewn from a fabric with a sheen.

Accessories

Shoes and accessories in beige tones are very popular, because they are almost universal, suitable for a variety of outfits. Beige shoes are an indispensable element of the wardrobe. These can be classic boats, ballet shoes, and models with an open toe or heel.

No less versatile and beige handbag. For the evening, you can purchase a clutch in this color, for a casual look - a comfortable model on a strap.

Makeup and jewelry

Beige outfits have quite strict requirements for complexion. The skin should have a perfectly even tone. When creating an evening look, you can emphasize the lips with bright lipstick or highlight the eyes.

Jewelry is chosen depending on the image. For evening dresses, jewelry made of yellow metal, transparent or colored stones is used. Beads and bracelets made of wood or ceramics fit perfectly into everyday looks.

Choice of stars

The beige color is multifaceted, it is also perfect for outfits designed for the most solemn occasions. So, Catherine Zeta-Jones chose a gorgeous beige and gold dress from Zuhair Murad for the red carpet catwalk at the 2016 Oscars.

Beige in the widest variety of undertones belongs to the classic range. Naturalness inherent in natural colors and shades human skin, allows its combination with a variety of palettes within any stylistic trends. To create an exquisite image, it is still necessary to skillfully dilute this pacifying color with others.

Beige color combination

A specific feature of warm tones of beige, which refers to light brown with creamy or grayish undertones, is harmonious combination both with neutral and catchy gamma. The table of combinations of beige with others, developed by experts, serves as a universal hint for fashionistas who are not afraid to experiment:

1. Gray. The perfect tone, suitable for representatives. Gray-beige harmonizes perfectly with azure, gold, silver, amethyst, lavender, ruby, chocolate, purple and malachite.
2. Neutral. Classic color combined with a discreet palette of muted colors.
3. purple. Blotches of pinkish undertones make lilac-beige almost universal. Mix with shimmers of gold, silver, coffee, azure and gray looks advantageous both in street and solemn bows.
4. Brown. It is difficult for owners of skin of an exotic swarthy undertone to do without clothes made in brown-beige color. Powdery, orange, rich red, blue and malachite serve as an excellent addition.
5. Pink. The embodiment of fragility and sensual tenderness, which looks amazing next to gray, green, purple and yellow!

There are other shades, among which the most popular are orange, yellowish, peach and olive-beige. When choosing them, skin tone must be taken into account. The beauty of spring and summer color types is emphasized by muted cold tones, and autumn and winter - by warm saturated ones.

What goes with beige in clothes?

Simplicity, conciseness and blissful calmness allow women of any age and body type to use beige in clothes. Dozens of its options are appropriate in creating romantic, office and business, evening, cocktail and everyday looks:

1. With white. The neutrality of the images in this case does not border on inexpressiveness, but indicates a delicate taste.
2. With black. Such a mix does not require compliance with the color balance in the ensemble. Black gives rigor, and nude emphasizes femininity.
3. With gray. An excellent solution for lovers of street style.
4. With blue. Bright colors blue look advantageous if beige prevails in the image.
5. With red. Colors that seem incongruous at first glance perfectly reveal each other if bright elements act as accessories.

There is no certainty that color combination chosen correctly? Feel free to use all shades of brown, which is in harmony with the nude palette. Accessories made of artificial, genuine leather or suede, will be a great finishing touch.

What to wear with beige color in clothes?

Harmonious and stylish combination beige color with other colors does not require strict adherence to proportions. Neutral beige acts as a base background, therefore it reacts favorably to contrasting details. Stylists do not recommend diluting a two-tone ensemble with a third. Such a combination is acceptable if the additional color is included in one of the two color palettes presented in a particular image.

Who suits beige in clothes?

Nude shades are divided into warm and cold, muted and saturated, which means that when choosing clothes and accessories, the color type of appearance should be the main guideline. This pattern in shades of beige looks like this:

• "spring", "summer" - cold neutral, pinkish, yellow, orange, greenish;
• "autumn", "winter" - warm yellow, green, peach, orange.

A successful combination of beige color in clothes with a skin tone guarantees flawless look. The pale tone of the face is refreshed, and the charm of exotic dark skin is emphasized.

Beige shoes

Whatever combination of beige with others is chosen, shoes in a natural shade remain the perfect complement to the ensemble. have already become classics, because using contrasting combination colors with beige in clothes, there is no need to focus on the legs. Ankle boots, boots, sandals and sneakers of this shade do not draw attention to themselves, but harmoniously complete the bow.

The beige color is appropriate in winter clothes, accessories, makeup and manicure. Resort to these noble shades and interior designers. Beige deserves to be added to your collection of trendy colors!