What is the best shade of white for me?

Finding the best shade of white for your Seasonal Color Palette

Whether it's a soft white, cream, stone, or chalk white - is a powerful weapon to have in your style arsenal. Whether you want to rock a sleek monochrome look or simply add a little light and bright to an outfit, knowing which white to go for will keep your look chic, current and, most importantly, right for you and your Seasonal Color Palette.

Finding the best iconic white t-shirt for you

The white t-shirt is indisputably an iconic piece of clothing. There is simply no item of clothing that more fully expresses practicality, simplicity and effortless style than the humble white tee.

All that's left is to choose the right shade of white for your Seasonal Color Palette!

White for the Spring Seasonal Color Palette

Spring - go for a warm buttery cream. Think of the shades of warm golden white you get in single, double and clotted cream. Pair with a splash of color during the day or go for chic gold accessories in the evening.

Outfit details:

Hetta Scoop in Cream

Darla Denim Bootcut Jeans in Mid Denim

Frida Necklace in Gold

Frida Necklace in Gold

Alina Belt in Fawn Antique

White for the Summer Seasonal Color Palette

Summer - a soft off white, your white can be tricky to find as it has no warmth or creaminess to it, but is very definitely not bright true white. Often called 'soft white' or, confusingly, 'winter white' in stores.

Outfit Details: 

Sweet V Neck in Soft White

Darla Denim Bootcut Jeans in Light Denim

Savannah Suede Belt in City Grey

Tulum Necklace in Silver

Tears of Tulum Earrings in Silver

White for the Autumn Seasonal Color Palette

Autumn - you need a warm yellow based creamy shade, but it doesn't need the brightness of the Spring palette - you may be able to pull off a soft white as well as the ideal more golden creamy options.

Outfit details:

3/4 Sleeve Sweetheart Top in Stone

Darla Denim Bootcut Jeans in Stone

Classic Metallic Belt in Gold

Mega Love Necklace in Gold

White for the Winter Seasonal Color Palette

Winter - Chalk White is the way forward for you (or true white). Bright, stark and as high contrast as it gets when paired with brights or black. For a sophisticated look try combining it with silver grey or a pop of fuchsia pink.

Outfit details:

Darla Denim Bootcut Jeans in Dark Denim

Everyday Scoop in White

Meeting at Dawn Necklace in Silver

Meeting at Dawn Earrings in Silver

Classic Leather Belt in Blueberry

The best shade of white for everyone

If you don't know which color palette (and therefore light neutral) works best for you, your best bet is to stick to a soft white. Almost universally flattering, and less stark than true optic white, soft white has a slightly chalky finish, especially in matte fabrics and knitwear. But if you want to find your dream white, take two minutes to discover your Seasonal Color Palette and get ready to enjoy your perfect take on the classic white tee!

About Kettlewell

Kettlewell is a British fashion brand, dedicated to empowering individuals to effortlessly wear their most flattering colors. As the UK's leading online color retailer, we offer an extensive range of everyday wardrobe essentials in over 300 carefully curated shades, catering to women worldwide. Our focus is on harnessing the power of confidence-boosting color and timeless fashion to help create wardrobes that inspire joy and personal style.