How to Choose Swimwear for Your Skin Tone and Eye Color
You're not the only one that's struggling with choosing the right swimwear, cuz it's not just about the style or the fit - the color and pattern can also make a big difference in how flattering it looks on you.
One way to make sure your swimwear looks great on you is to choose colors and patterns that complement your skin tone and eye color. Here are some tips on how to choose swimwear that flatters your skin tone and eye color.
Skin Tone
First, let's talk about skin tone. We Heart This says your skin tone can be categorized as either warm, cool, or neutral. According to them, you can find our what your skin undertone is by looking at your veins for example. They say:
The easiest method is to check your wrist vein color under natural light.
- If your veins appear green, you have a warm undertone.
- If they look blue or purple, a cool undertone would be your match.
- If they’re a mix of both, are colorless, or are brown, you have a neutral undertone.
If you have warm undertones, your skin will have a yellow, golden, or peachy hue to it. If you have cool undertones, your skin will have a pink or blue-ish hue to it.
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If you have neutral undertones, your skin will have a mix of warm and cool tones. This works for light- and dark skinned people, of course.
- If you have warm undertones, look for swimwear in colors like peach, coral, yellow, or gold. These colors will complement your skin tone and bring out the warmth in your complexion. Avoid colors like blue, purple, and green, as these can clash with your warm undertones.
- If you have cool undertones, look for swimwear in colors like blue, purple, and green. These colors will complement your skin tone and bring out the coolness in your complexion.
Avoid colors like yellow, gold, and orange, as these can clash with your cool undertones.
- If you have neutral undertones, you can wear just about any color of swimwear and it will look great on you.
However, if you want to really enhance your skin tone, look for colors that have a mix of warm and cool tones, such as turquoise or lila. Try out this bikini set, you'll love it.
Eye Color
Next, let's talk about eye color. Your eye color can also play a role in how great certain colors and patterns of swimwear will look on you. Here are some tips based on your eye color:
- If you have blue eyes, look for swimwear in colors like navy, cobalt blue, and dark green. These colors will complement your eye color and make your eyes really pop. Avoid colors like orange.
- If you have green eyes, look for swimwear in colors like baby blue, peach, and lila. These colors will complement your eye color and make your eyes stand out. Avoid colors like red.
- If you have brown eyes, look for swimwear in colors like gold, orange, and dark blue. These colors will complement your eye color and bring out the warmth in your eyes.
Avoid colors like black, as this can be 'too much' and take away from the warmth in your brown eyes.
- If you have hazel eyes, you have a wide range of colors that will look great on you.
However, if you want to really enhance your eye color, look for colors that have a mix of green and brown tones, such as olive green or nude colors. Have a look at this bikini set, it's perfect: IMANI SET.

Patterns
Besides the color, the pattern of your swimwear can also make a big difference in how flattering you look. Here are some tips for choosing patterns based on your body type:
- If you have a larger bust, avoid horizontal stripes or patterns that draw attention to your chest. Instead, look for solid colors or small, subtle patterns. This set will look AMAZING on you.
- If you have a smaller bust, look for swimwear with ruffles or other extras that can create the illusion of a larger bust. You can also wear stripes or bold patterns to draw attention to your chest. Check out this bikini top as an example.
- If you have a larger bottom, avoid swimwear with bold patterns or extra add-ons on the bottom. Instead, look for swimwear with a solid color bottom and a patterned top to send attention upwards.
A lemon-print will look perfectly, check out this top.
- If you have a smaller bottom, look for swimwear with patterns or other details that can create the illusion of a larger bottom. You can also wear swimwear with bold patterns or add-ons on the bottom to draw attention to that area. Again, a lemon-print will look amazing, click here for an example.
- If you have a curvy figure, look for swimwear with a pattern that flatters your curves, such as diagonal stripes or a bold print. You can also look for swimwear with a high-waisted bottom to accentuate your waist and create an hourglass-shape.
One-pieces will look perfect on you, check out our sizes and colors (solid) here.
- If you have a straight figure, look for swimwear with a pattern that creates the illusion of curves, such as a bold print. You can also look for swimwear with cutouts or other details that can create the illusion of curves.
Conclusion
Choosing swimwear that flatters your skin tone and eye color can make a big difference in how confident you feel at the beach or pool.
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Remember to consider your skin tone and eye color when choosing colors and patterns, and think about the pattern that will flatter your body type the most. By following these tips, you'll be able to choose swimwear that makes you look and feel your best!
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