Choosing a bikini that suits you perfectly is not only about the model, but also about the color. The right color can make your skin glow, while the wrong shade can make you look pale or drab. But how do you know which colors look best on you? The secret is in the undertone of your skin!
Cool or warm undertone: what's the difference?
Your skin not only has a visible color (e.g. light, medium or dark), but also a undertone. This is the subtle hue that sits beneath your skin and influences which colors look best on you.
How do you determine your undertone?
Unsure if you have a cool or warm undertone? Do the test:
Check your veins:
- Do they appear blue or purple? Then you have a cool undertone.
- Do they look green or olive? Then you have a warm undertone.
- Can't determine a clear color or do they seem like a mix? Then you probably have a neutral undertone.
Jewelry test:
- Does silver look better on you? Chances are you have a cool undertone.
- Does gold look better on you? Then you probably have a warm undertone.
- Can you wear both pieces of jewelry without one looking better than the other? Then you are neutral.
Sun reaction:
- Do you burn easily and barely tan? Then you probably have a cool undertone.
- Do you tan quickly and barely burn? Then you have a warm undertone.
- Can you burn as well as tan nicely, depending on the amount of sun? Then you probably have a neutral undertone.
Which bikini color suits your undertone?
Bikini colors for a cool undertone
Do you have a cool undertone? Then these colors will look great on you:
- Cool blue shades
- Cool pink and purple tones
- Black and gray shades
🚫 Avoid: Yellow, orange and warm shades of brown. These can make your skin look pale.
View all swimwear for cool skin tone here
Bikini colors for a warm undertone
Do you have a warm undertone? Then go for these shades:
- Warm shades of red (such as coral and tomato red)
- Golden yellow
- Warm shades of green such as olive and moss green
- Sand colors and shades of brown
- Warm orange and peach tones
🚫 Avoid: Cool shades of blue, silver gray and lilac - these can make your skin dull.
View all swimwear for warm skin tones here
Bikini colors for a neutral undertone
With a neutral undertone, you can have many colors! Try:
- Taupe, sand and beige tones
- Soft red and rose tones
- Deep blue shades
🚫 Avoid: Pastel colors that are too light or shades that are too close to your own skin tone. It's also best to avoid bright neon colors.
See all swimwear for a neutral skin tone here
What if your skin changes because of the sun?
During the summer, your skin tone may change slightly as you tan. This usually does not affect your undertones, but it can mean that some colors will look better or worse on you. Here's a handy tip: always have a few different colored bikinis in your closet so you can alternate!
Found your perfect bikini color?
Choosing the right bikini is not only about trends, but especially about what makes you shine. Knowing your undertone and choosing the right color will make you feel confident and shine on the beach. So what are you waiting for? Time to shop that perfect bikini!
