I have to give credit to the stylists, because they did a really good job mixing bright colors with neutrals. I usually play it safe and wear jeans, a white tee and a bright pink jacket (nothing crazy here). But I like the idea of mixing in some other bright shades (that don't match, but compliment) in the mix.How to Wear Color
Attention, people who only wear black and safe neutrals! This is the season you’re going to venture into pink, cobalt, even orange. Deep breaths. We’ll show you how.
If you normally wear camel: Adding sunset hues like orange, red and fuchsia plays up the cozy feel of fall.
1. It all begins at the collar: The piece nearest your face will get the most attention, so start the outfit here.
2. Layer your shades: Mix two or more tones of the same spectrum for a big impact, like these shirt-and-jacket combos.
3. Experiment with shape: A playful hue is unexpected and fresh in tailored pants; so is camel done in floaty chiffon.
On the left: Wool jacket, $518, Erotokritos. Nida, NYC, 212-675-2017. Wool turtleneck, $230, A.L.C. Select Nordstrom, 800-933-3365. Wool trousers, $118, jcrew.com. "Sawtooth" bracelet, $205, lulufrost.com. Suede "Pursuit" pumps, $145, Charles by Charles David, 310-659-7110
On the right: Viscose-blend "Iva" blazer, $360, "Sol" sweater, $170, Reiss, reissonline.com. Studded leather collar, $325, Pink Clouds X Eleven Objects, pinkclouds.com. Silk chiffon skirt, $158, The Addison Story, shopbop.com. Suede "Basela" wedges, $99, Nine West, 800-999-1877 for locations. Embossed leather "Lady" bag, $178, anntaylor.com
However, I am not sold on some of the pieces themselves. In particular, the boxy jacket looks sloppy (let's swap it for a fitted jacket in the same shade). Also, I can't tell what is up with the skirt's length. Is it asymmetrical on purpose, or did part of her skirt get accidentally tucked when putting it on?
What are your thoughts on the advice shared? Do you have any suggestions when mixing color in your outfits?
I'm loving camel color this season and I do like the advice of pairing bright or bold colors.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Alexis, the styling here is too sloppy for my liking. I think the boxy top trend is going strong this season. Just not my thing. ;-)
The colours are great but I'm a neutral dresser, it helps calm me down to dress blandly.
ReplyDeleteI live and work in a very unfashionable climate. I sort of stick out already because of my clothes - I am not sure if I am ready for REALLY sticking out in these hues. I do like them, and will try these ideas on a small scale.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the combos they have here, the browns are too orangey to pair with fuschia IMO. They talk about camel but to me camel is a lighter and softer brown. The shape of the first top with the pants is a proportional fail and I agree Alexis, the skirt looks like it may be partly tucked. Looks like this gal got dress during a power failure.
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ReplyDeleteI have always loved camel paired with colors, but personally don't care for the color combinations featured here. I agree with xoxo that the camel shades just aren't right.
ReplyDeleteI don't wear much color. Lately, I have been sticking with a neutral wardrobe with a few small touches of red, mustard and orange. My wardrobe is about 95% neutrals.
ReplyDeleteNeutrals just seem just so much more flattering and chic to me than brights.
I used to ONLY wear bright stuff and it was so hard to have anything go together. I now rarely buy anything bright and it makes things so much easier to get dressed. I do think I'll buy a few bright pieces (one sweater, one stripe tee, etc.) to add in but I don't know about going this over the top. I would look crazy dressed like this where I live.
ReplyDeleteI wear color daily. Not a neutral girl at all EXCEPT for my pants or skirts. I wear bright by my face b/c most neutral (even black) wash me out.
ReplyDeleteLike ebe I work in a place where most dress unfashionably. I have tried wearing colored trousers in bright shades but the comments I get are just crazy! Seems color is more acceptable with blouses, tops and jackets in my experience. Although on days I don't mind some teasing I do wear my colored pants:)
I'm very fond of mixing a pop of color with my neutrals: burnt orange with camel; kelly green with navy; fuchsia with grey; etc. If I'm wearing a black dress or a suit, I'll accessorize with color. Turquoise heels, coral necklace/bracelet, and so on. Since I'm pear shaped, skirts and pants are one area where I definitely stay neutral -- don't want to attract attention to my problem areas. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo, I agree. There's just too much colour going on. I like colour, but I don't like looking like a billboard.
ReplyDeleteI love the styling of the fuschia with camel, but I'm never daring enough to pull it off. Just snagged a great pari of bright pink matchstick cords , i think i'll be pairing them with a moto-jacket or white tank, check out the pics: http://wereaucourant.blogspot.com/2011/09/friday-finds-pink-pants.html
ReplyDeleteas always, thanks for the heads up on sales :)
I agree about there being a little too much color being shoved at us this fall. I love the look of it in theory. But in reality, I would look silly wearing this type of look in my daily life. Noone in my world (suburbia mommy world) wears stuff like this. A bright sweater, maybe. But this whole color head to toe even w/some neutrals thrown in just doesn't work for my life. I sadly returned the yacht blue wool capris b/c I know I wouldn't wear them very much, even though they did look super cute on.
ReplyDeleteI will say though, that I think the pop of color does work in very small amounts, for me, mostly in shoes or scarves. It's the head to toe look that feels a little forced or magazine-y for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a color person, which is why I like old school J.Crew so much.
ReplyDeleteOT: Can anyone help me with info about the tweedy boucle pants that were in the lookbook? This was probably discussed when the lookbook came out but I wasn't paying attention. These pants were shown on the redheaded model who was also wearing a dahlia sweater, camel overcoat, and leopard pumps. They are a mix of brown, rust, and gold. ETA, price? TIA
Usually, I use color as a layering piece. Today, I'm wearing a fuchsia tank with the charcoal Traversa from last fall, but I also like to wear this tank with khaki or camel.
ReplyDeleteI've tried some pretty interesting color combinations using a tank and a cardigan combo, like dark purple/periwinkle and light purple/navy -- I put them with a neutral skirt and it makes outfit selection pretty easy!
Hooray for color! The neutral/blush/pastel & generally dull colors of seasons past just didn't do a thing for my complexion and were quite dreary to wear. Loving the colorblock trend; it's a way to get creative with otherwise basic pieces and it's cheerful! Good advice though, to wear no more than 3 colors at a time so you don't look like a clown.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sort-of neutral dresser. I do colour, but only on top - unless they're dresses. I can't bring myself to wear anything non-neutral on the bottom for some reason...
ReplyDeleteI guess I am "lucky" living in Vegas since anything seems to go out here. And, boy the things I have seen! The older I get the more color I wear. I don't know why. Those combos are too much color for me and I have the hot pink Loli pants. Call me Barney, I can take it. I've been called worse.
ReplyDeleteI love color, especially saturated color. I'm another one who looks terrible in the blush/neutral shades although I love those looks. I am loving all the color available this season! I will add that I rarely wear color head to toe, although I may give it a try this season. :)
ReplyDeleteI also love color, the neutrals from the past seasons washed me out. I am so tired of gray it is so nice to see vibrant color. I try to pair color with a neutral bottom.
ReplyDeleteI loved the color combo and I even pulled this page out of the magazine for inspiration. The styling is not for my age, lifestyle or body type but I think it looks cool on the models. Camel is not really a good color on me but I have some lighter tan accessories such as belts and shoes that I am going to pair with the abundance of fuschia (one of my best colors) in my wardrobe. I love bright colors and they look best on me, esp since I stopped coloring my hair and am going salt and pepa ;).
ReplyDeleteSorry, the outfits depicted seem clownish. I don't like any of it.
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