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Finding a bathing suit for the summer when your complexion is on the paler side can feel like a challenge—after all, as much as you love the sun, it doesn’t exactly love you back. Since it can be difficult to find a bathing suit that complements—rather than clashes—with your light skin tone, what’s a fair-skinned girl to do?
First things first—put down that bottle of extra dark spray tan and your tanning mitt (and consider swapping it out for some SPF 50). The most important step toward having a Hot (Pale) Girl Summer is learning to love the skin you’re in—freckles, fairness, and all. We’ve got your guide to figuring out the best swimsuit color for pale skin and how to rock it all summer long.
There’s actually a lot more that goes into determining the best bikini colors for pale skin than just realizing your complexion is on the fairer side. When you think of fair skin, you probably imagine a pale complexion that easily develops a sunburn if out in the sun without sunscreen for too long.
While this can certainly be the case for some of those with pale skin, our skin comes in a range of undertones that differentiate it even further than simply fair, olive, or brown.
Your skin’s undertones are the colors and shades that add an extra tint to your complexion. Think about the color pink—both cool-toned magenta with its hints of purple and warm-toned coral with its orangey-red shades are considered pinks. Their undertones, however, are quite different.
Your skin has undertones as well that can be the key to decoding everything from what color bikini you should be rocking this summer to the exact shade of red lipstick to wear on a night out.
There are three types of undertones in our skin:
These undertones are the reason why a bathing suit that looks killer on you might wash a friend out or vice versa. Even if you’re both fair-skinned, a bikini top that looks showstopping with your warm undertones might make her cooler undertones appear grayer.
So, how do you crack the code on your skin’s undertones?
While very pale skin is often cool-toned, that’s not always the case. There are a few tricks you can use and questions to ask yourself to get to the bottom of this beauty mystery:
If you’ve got pale skin with cool tones, finding a bathing suit that works for you might feel like a struggle at first. Cool-toned skin can appear washed out in dark, dramatic colors like solid black or in warm, natural tones like burnt orange, terracotta, or earthy deep browns.
Instead, opt for a bathing suit that complements your skin tone by keeping an eye out for suits in rich, vibrant colors—particularly blues and greens. Blue and green pieces play beautifully off of the soft blue hues in your skin’s coloring for a look that puts the cool girl in cool-toned.
Here are a few of our favorites for turning major heads by the pool this summer:
You might think that neutral undertones mean just about everything looks good on you—after all, you’ve got a little bit of both warm and cool, right?
While we know you’re sure to stun no matter what you’re wearing, neutral skin tones look even more incredible in muted, soft colors like dusty rose, periwinkle, and sage green—or in classic neutrals (surprise, surprise) like black or white.
If you’re on the hunt for a bikini or one piece swimsuit style that’ll enhance your neutral undertones, here are a few of your new must-haves:
Warm-toned babes look best when they play up their undertones’ natural golden aura with earthy tones and burnt terracottas. These nature-inspired colors bring out the skin’s peachy flush and gleaming glow.
Go all in on the earthy look with organic details like cork or raffia sandals, woven straw oversized beach totes, and jewelry decked out in boho touches like wooden beads, shells, or pearls. Pair your all-natural look with bikinis perfect for warm-toned skin:
On the lookout for bikinis for those without fair skin? If you’re trying to figure out the ideal one pieces for olive tones or the best bikini color for brown skin, we’ve got an easy guide for you:
Warm-toned, cool-toned, neutral—no matter what skin you’re in, Gooseberry offers beautifully designed, expertly crafted bikinis and one-piece swimwear that you can stun in all summer long. Don’t get too hung up on making sure the swimwear color matches perfectly—what matters most is that you feel like the sexiest, most confident self in your new swimsuit.
At Gooseberry, we’re devoted to creating everything from minimalist swimwear and lingerie to pajamas and loungewear. What’s more, our pieces are designed to empower and build confidence in women as they fall head over heels for the greatest love story there is: the one they have with themselves. Visit us today at Gooseberry to explore our collection of lovingly designed pieces.
Sources:
Byrdie. Here’s How To Figure Out Your Skin’s Undertones, Once and For All. https://www.byrdie.com/figure-out-undertones
Everyday Heath. Cool It, Baby! How to Flaunt a Cool Skin Tone. https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-beauty/cool-it-baby-how-flaunt-cool-skin-tone/