Soft Summer vs. Soft Autumn: how do you tell the difference?

If your dominant quality is SOFT, how do you know if you are Summer or Autumn? and actually Soft means you are either Summer/Autumn or Autumn/Summer, so which comes first?

Remember two thirds of women are neutral, which these seasons are.

See also: Distinguishing the Seasons 

Disclaimer: ideally you should be draped in person

(Keep in mind, not everyone agrees on these celebrities and their season).

You are Soft Summer! The INDIAN SUMMER (Summer-Autumn) looks somewhat like an Autumn, but is nothing like one, though she may compare to a Gentle Autumn perhaps.  They may be Classic or Natural (Kentner advises against romantic for them).  (Some women will misclassify themselves as Summers, because the feminine nature is so associated with females in our culture).  [summer-autumn personality description] SJP's eye INDIAN SUMMER — (Summer – Autumn) light red or copper, ash or sandy blonde hair, medium to dark ash (cool) brown,  perhaps with red highlights.   Often feels their hair is mousy.  The most likely to highlight which is not recommended (unless caramel brown). Generally with blue eyes, but could also be slightly green, grey or brown.  They could also seem changeable or two tone. Skin tone has a medium grayed-blue undertone and possible chatoyance (shimmer, changing in luster).  (These are CMAS descriptions). CMAS is different than other systems, allowing for red hair in a Summer. Interestingly, at 12 Blueprints it is noted that Bright Spring and Soft Summer have some similarities.

You are Soft Autumn! The GENTLE AUTUMN (Autumn-Summer) looks somewhat like an Indian Summer.  Their style may be Natural, Classic or Romantic (soft, not lacy).  Some Autumn women will misidentify themselves as a Summer, because they have been socialized to be less brusque.  [autumn-summer personality description] Mischa's eye GENTLE AUTUMN — This type often has metallic quality to their hair (light brown or light blonde, even reddish blonde, “rose red,” or silver-grey). The Gentle type has a light hair coloring. Oval, diamond, triangular or even round face shape possible.  Eyes are blue, blue-grey, hazel, green or light brown.  Skin tone has undertones of amber and blue, may appear coppery.  Skin is often lighter than other Autumns.   (These are CMAS descriptions). Eyes can be blue or gray with warm yellow or gold overtone.

http://hairbyseason.blogspot.com/search/label/highlights Soft Summer personality by expressingyourtruth on Polyvore CMAS INDIAN SUMMER —  [summer-autumn personality description] Soft Autumn personality by expressingyourtruth featuring embellished handbags CMAS GENTLE AUTUMN — [autumn-summer personality description] How do Sarah Jessica Parker and Mischa Barton compare in muted tones and shades ?

A Soft Summer should be best in tones, but second best in shades.

A Soft Autumn should be best in shades, but second best in tones.

REDS

SJP definitely is the best in the Summer wine tone, though she'd need it softer.

And Mischa is definitely better in the Autumn rust shade, though she'd need it softer too.

Here's a bit closer to a Soft Autumn red.

PALE PINK BEIGE vs. LIGHT SALMON

Pale pink beige tone is so much better on SJP.

Light Salmon shade is ok on both, but a much better option for Mischa.

GREENS

This Summer tone green is much better for SJP.

While this Autumn shade green with texture works better for Mischa.

French blue  is one of the dealbreakers for Soft Autumn at Truth-is-Beauty.

BROWNS

The Summer rose brown is better for SJP.

The Autumn shade brown with texture is better for Mischa.

Cocoa brown is one of the dealbreakers for Soft Summer at Truth-is-Beauty.

 

This works for SJP, but washes Mischa out.

 CONTRAST: Soft Summer and Soft Autumn have the same level of contrast in their coloring, muted and medium contrast, and they should repeat that in their outfits.

NEUTRALS

Soft Summers, like all summers, do not wear stark white.  Instead they can wear a baby pink.  They also do not wear black (see Summers wearing black).  Instead they wear navy.  They also wear cocoa and taupe. They wear TONES.  

Keeping in mind that these are cooler tones, they look better on SJP.

Summers need dull browns that are dusty, rosy tones.

Soft Autumns, like Warm Autumns, do not wear black (see Autumns wearing black)  or white.  Instead they wear camel, khaki, brown, mahogany, dark stone, medium gray, and buttermilk in SHADES.

Keeping in mind these are slightly warmer shades, they look better on Mischa.

Autumns need dull browns with low chroma pigment.

See also: LIGHT, DARK, CLEAR, COOL, WARM

Indian Summer

Gentle Autumn