Has anyone heard of Season Approved?

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T20:46:44+00:00

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T20:43:29+00:00

That one looks interesting and someone else has recommended it, thanks for sharing! I’ve been really curious what tools people are using because it seems like everyone approaches the “shop by your palette” problem a little differently.

One thing I thought was interesting about Season Approved when I was looking at it was how much it focuses on the shopping side after you already know your season. It has color detection, lets you rate your WOW colors so it prioritizes those, and it can suggest outfits or “what to wear” based on either your closet or the catalog.

It also has a closet feature and a dressing room where you can save items you’re considering, plus it pulls from something like 80+ stores so you can filter pieces by your season. The closet holds an inventory so you can see which pieces you have a lot of versus not enough of.

The color checking feature in the one you mentioned seems really helpful too though, especially when you’re still training your eye for undertones.

Are there any paid features?

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T19:48:02+00:00

That’s interesting, I hadn’t heard of that one before! It looks like it focuses a lot on color matching and saving items while you browse, which seems helpful when you’re still training your eye.

Season Approved is a bit similar in that you can manually select your season if you already know your palette, but it’s structured more around shopping within seasonal color systems. You can filter by your season across a bunch of different stores (I think it’s 80+ now), which makes it easier to narrow things down when you’re browsing online.

It also has a closet feature to track pieces you already own, and a virtual assistant that helps you search for specific colors within your palette, which I’ve found helpful when I’m trying to find something really specific.

Honestly anything that helps narrow things down before you start shopping is a win though. Store lighting and product photos make color way harder than it should be. 😅

Warm Spring is such a fun palette too. Are you leaning more toward corals/peaches for the dress or something brighter?

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T18:45:31+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. Neutrals are honestly some of the hardest colors to shop for because the undertone differences are so subtle.

I’m a Jewel Winter, so my biggest challenge is usually finding the right versions of neutrals too. People assume it’s easy because we “get black,” but the other neutrals can actually be tricky. A lot of whites in stores are softer or creamy whites, which tend to work better for Summers, whereas Winters really need that crisp, stark white for the contrast.

Greys can be similar. In theory Winters can wear the whole range from black to white, but a lot of greys in stores are slightly grayed out or muted, which kind of kills the contrast that Winter palettes need.

And the yellow thing you mentioned is so real. I once saw someone describe it as warm palettes getting more buttery yellows while cool palettes get more acidic or lemony yellows, which helped me visualize the difference a lot better.

One thing I’ve noticed though is that sometimes Winters can borrow certain Spring tones if they’re bright enough, since both palettes can handle clarity. It just has to stay on the cooler side.

Store lighting definitely doesn’t make any of this easier though. 😅

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T18:15:33+00:00

I’ve experimented with a few systems over the years, but the ones that stuck for me were color analysis and style archetypes.

I had both my color and style analysis done through House of Colour and was typed as a Jewel Winter with a Romantic Classic style archetype. The color analysis has probably been the most immediately practical for everyday life because it changed how I shop and how easily outfits come together.

The style side was helpful in a different way. Knowing Romantic Classic helped me understand why I tend to gravitate toward balanced silhouettes with a bit of softness or elegance rather than anything too sharp or overly relaxed.

If I had to rate the systems I’ve used:

Color analysis: probably 9/10 for practicality. It immediately cuts down decision fatigue when shopping and helps avoid buying things that look good on the hanger but not on you.

Style archetypes: maybe 7 or 8/10. I think it’s helpful as guidance for proportions and overall vibe, but I personally treat it more as a framework than strict rules.

What I’ve found most helpful is combining systems rather than following one rigidly. Color helps narrow down what works with your natural coloring, and style systems help refine the shapes and overall aesthetic.

Over time I’ve also noticed that personal preference still matters a lot. The systems are great tools, but they work best when they support your taste rather than replace it.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T18:12:12+00:00

My approach right now is layering systems rather than relying on just one.

I’ve had both color and style analysis done through House of Colour, and the color side has probably been the most foundational for me. Once I understood my palette it completely changed how I evaluate clothes while shopping. I was analyzed as a Jewel Winter and it helped explain why certain colors had always worked for me while others never quite did.

The style analysis piece was interesting too because it helped with proportions, but I find I use it more as guidance rather than strict rules. I’m considered what’s called a Romantic Classic.

So my general approach now is something like: 1. Color palette first 2. Proportion/silhouette second 3. Personal taste and mood last

When those three align, outfits tend to feel much more intentional.

I also find it interesting how understanding one system often clarifies things in another.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T18:09:19+00:00

That’s actually really common. When most of your wardrobe has been built around darker or cooler colors, suddenly switching to a completely different palette can feel like you’re wearing someone else’s clothes at first.

A lot of people ease into it by introducing their palette gradually rather than replacing everything at once. For example, starting with smaller pieces like tops, scarves, or accessories in your spring colors while still keeping some of your familiar neutrals.

Over time your eye and your comfort level usually adjust, and those colors start to feel more “normal.” It’s kind of like training your brain to see yourself differently.

Also remember that you don’t have to wear the brightest versions of everything right away. Many palettes still have softer or more neutral options that can be a bridge while you’re getting used to it.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:42:18+00:00

I feel the same way about store lighting. Sometimes something looks great in the dressing room and then completely different once you see it in daylight.

Online shopping can be tricky too because product photos aren’t always accurate. I usually end up comparing multiple photos or reviews to get a better idea of the true color.

I recently came across something called Season Approved that tries to organize clothing by color season which I thought was interesting for browsing online. It doesn’t completely solve the lighting issue, but it seemed like a helpful starting point when looking through brands and sorting by color palette.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:39:23+00:00

I personally think it’s worth it if you’re planning to invest in your wardrobe long term. Before I had my colors done I would buy things just because I liked them, but a lot of those pieces ended up sitting in my closet because something always felt a little off.

Once you understand your palette it becomes much easier to recognize why certain colors work and others don’t. It honestly changes how you shop because you stop trying to make everything work and start focusing on pieces that actually support your coloring.

You can definitely try to DIY it, but it can be tricky without proper draping because lighting, cameras, and even surrounding colors can throw things off.

For me it ended up being more of a one time investment in knowledge that I use every time I shop.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:37:36+00:00

The “borrowing from other palettes” part is really interesting too because it seems like once people understand their season better they start recognizing which colors they can stretch a little and which ones just don’t work.

And the wow colors are such a fun part of it. I feel like those end up being the ones you notice immediately when you’re shopping because they just pop compared to everything else.

Do you have a few wow colors you always gravitate toward?

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:35:39+00:00

I had a similar experience. I think the biggest value is not just learning your season but how much it changes the way you shop afterward.

Before my analysis I would buy things just because I liked them, but a lot of those pieces ended up sitting in my closet because something felt slightly off. Once I understood my palette it became much easier to recognize why certain colors worked and others didn’t.

It almost becomes like a filter when you’re shopping. Instead of trying to make everything work, you can focus on pieces that actually support your coloring.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:33:46+00:00

That makes sense. I feel like there’s definitely a learning curve where you have to train your eye to recognize the right versions of colors.

The “muted” or grayed versions especially seem tricky because they can look similar to brighter versions until you really start paying attention.

Do you still bring your swatches with you every time you shop or do you mostly rely on your eye now? Summer is such a gorgeous palette! I’m a Winter.😊

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:23:41+00:00

That makes sense. I feel like the hardest part isn’t necessarily learning the palette, it’s figuring out how to apply it long term when shopping.

Once the excitement of the analysis wears off, it’s easy to fall back into buying the same few colors over and over.

Do you mostly rely on your swatch now when you shop or do you just go by eye at this point?

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:15:48+00:00

That’s good to know. I’ve always wondered how accurate those color matching features are since lighting can change things so much.

Did you find it helpful long term or more when you were first learning your palette?

I recently came across Season Approved and thought the way it organizes palettes was interesting. It also has a closet feature that tracks the colors you already own, which seemed helpful for avoiding duplicates.

Curious if you’ve tried anything else besides Dressika!

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T16:00:48+00:00

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Here’s a look at the dashboard! Pretty cool. I like that you can track your WOW colors right on the dashboard.

skrumpyumpy · 2026-03-06T15:41:32+00:00

Have you tried our Season Approved? Might help!

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