While I’m a big believer in buying high quality classics and timeless wardrobe staples, as time goes on I embrace color more and more. And not just sprinkling it in, but playing with high contrast, unexpected combos that challenge traditional seasonal color palettes. Pale, baby blues, for example, are NOT fall colors I’m used to! Fifteen years ago I might have saved this set for early spring and styled it with winter white or beige, but today I love the idea of styling this sweater and skirt with burgundy, brown or even chartreuse for an extra pop of color! The addition of a darker, richer shade grounds the whole look and lends an edge to an otherwise sweet, feminine set.
I love reviewing past runway shows and celebrity outfits I like when deciding on color pairings, because I often get overwhelmed when staring at my closet as a whole. Decision paralysis is a real thing! If you also enjoy a little visual guide, don’t miss this collage I put together highlighting a few unique color combinations for the fall/winter season! This season I’m particularly fond of the chartreuse, olive and ochre family – I would never have considered styling them together until I tried on this sweater and skirt at Tanya Taylor last month. It got me thinking about other color combos I might have passed on or not even considered that would be unique and very striking! Putting this collage together reminded me that solids in vivid colors can be just as versatile and elegant as your neutral favorites.
If you’re looking to play with unusual color palettes this season, don’t miss these styles in swoon-worthy shades:
- This pink suede skirt is a dream!
- This purple sweater would be easy to work into your existing wardrobe.
- I ordered this chartreuse coat to try!
- These Ulla Johnson pants have been on my wish list! Also available in magenta!
- Go for bold with these hot pink corduroys!
- A chartreuse wool skirt for work to weekend wear.
- This alpaca-blend scarf in blue is such a beautiful jewel tone!
- Purple pants you can dress up or down.
- Transition from silly bag summer to funky bag fall with this fringed beauty!
- This triangle scarf adds the perfect punch!
- I love the burgundy trim on this chartreuse sweater!
- This mustard knit skirt looks chic and comfortable!
- Green leather pants are sure to mix it up from the norm!
- These honey mustard mules are divine.
- This English factory knit skirt is a great price!
- A tangerine sweater to brighten up the vibe.
- An ochre skirt I still have my eye on.
- This bag comes in multiple brights, but Vert De Gris would be my pick!
PS: I just placed a couple of orders on Reformation, Banana Republic and NET-A-PORTER that all include some of the aforementioned colors – excited to see what works! Will report back…
