How to Discover Your Best Colors — Starting Right in Your Closet

If your closet feels like a rainbow of “maybes,” and you’ve ever wondered why some colors make you look radiant while others make you look… well, tired, you’re not imagining things. The colors you wear can make a huge difference — and the secret to figuring out which ones love you back might already be hanging in your closet.

That’s right — before you buy anything new, you can start your seasonal color analysis at home using clothes you already have (no fancy tools required — just natural light, a mirror, and maybe a cup of coffee).

👗 Step 1: Shop Your Own Closet

Start by pulling out tops or scarves in a variety of shades — warm and cool, bright and soft, light and dark. You don’t need to be a color expert; you just need a few options to compare.

Lay them out on your bed or hang them near a window where the light is good. This is your personal “test lab” — except with less science equipment and more laundry piles.

☀️ Step 2: Find the Right Light (Your Secret Weapon)

Lighting changes everything. Fluorescent bulbs can make even your best colors look like a disaster (we’re looking at you, office bathroom mirror).

For the most accurate read, find natural, indirect daylight — near a bright window but out of direct sun. Morning light is usually the softest and most flattering.

Stand facing the window, hold one garment under your chin, and look at your reflection. Then swap it for another color and notice what happens.

Ask yourself:

• Does my skin look smooth and healthy, or a little dull?

• Do my eyes brighten, or seem less defined?

• Does the color make me look awake, or like I stayed up watching too much Netflix?

Your best colors will make your features look balanced and glowing — almost like you’re wearing the world’s most natural filter.

🪞 Step 3: Compare, Snap, and Repeat

Take a few selfies in good light (no flash). It might feel silly, but photos help you spot patterns you don’t notice in the mirror.

You’ll start to see a trend: maybe cool blues and pinks look amazing, while warm oranges and yellows wash you out — or vice versa. Those hints are clues to your color season.

• If you glow in soft, cool shades → you might be a Summer.

• If you pop in warm, bright tones → you’re likely a Spring.

• If deep, earthy hues flatter you → hello, Autumn.

• If bold, cool jewel tones love you → you’re probably a Winter.

• If they all speak to you → you may just be a Neutral.

No need to get it perfect right away — the goal is to notice what feels right.

💡 Step 4: Keep Track of Your “Yes” Colors

Create a mini pile (or a phone album) of your “wow” colors — the ones that make you look fresh, lively, and confident. You’ll start to see your palette take shape naturally.

And if you’re wondering, “Can I still wear colors outside my season?” — absolutely! Just mix them with your best shades or wear them away from your face. It’s about harmony, not hard rules.

✨ Bonus Option: The DIY Color Kit Shortcut

If you’re ready for a more guided experience — something that takes out the guesswork and gives you clear answers — our Get Snappin’ DIY Seasonal Color Analysis Kit is the perfect next step.

It walks you through each step with real color drapes, detailed instructions, and an easy visual process to help you pinpoint your exact season with confidence. You can still start with your closet (and you should!) — but the kit helps you confirm your results and see your colors come to life in a whole new way.

🌸 Final Thoughts

You don’t need a stylist or a shopping spree to start your color journey — just your closet, a little natural light, and curiosity.

When you find your best colors, you’ll not only look more vibrant — you’ll feel it. Confidence has a color, and it starts with finding yours.

So open those closet doors, find a sunny window, and start experimenting. You might be surprised — your best color could’ve been hanging there all along.