The 12-season color system
An expansion of the classic four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) into twelve more precise sub-seasons that account for whether you lean light, deep, soft, clear, true warm or true cool.
What it means
The original four-season system was useful but blunt — there are many ways to be a 'Summer'. The 12-season system splits each of the four seasons into three: a 'true' version (e.g. True Summer), a softer version (Soft Summer), and a lighter version (Light Summer). This gives twelve combinations: Light/True/Bright Spring, Light/Cool/Soft Summer, Soft/True/Deep Autumn, and Bright/Cool/Deep Winter.
How it shows up in your Better in Style analysis
We use the 12-season model because it's specific enough to actually help you shop without becoming so granular that it loses everyone. Your final placement is one of these twelve, and it points to a real palette of colours rather than a vague vibe.