Fall Neutrals Should be the Backbone of Your Wardrobe

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Many people cringed and rejoiced on September First when Starbucks released their Pumpkin Pie Spice Latte. It still feels like summer in many places across the nation, but fall is creeping up on us. Here in the panhandle of Idaho, the leaves have already begun to turn and fall. There is something about fall colors that are heartwarming and comforting. While pattern, cut, and style trends will change each fall, one thing will not change: color.

Forget Pantone. While I love Pantone and their seasonal color palettes, they are not the end all be all of color. (Even if they are the experts). When you think of fall there are at least three colors you think of right way: gold, red/burgundy, and orange. If I were to ask for a fourth, you’d most likely give me brown. I could go on and ask you for a fifth color and a sixth color, maybe even a seventh. Purple, olive, and black. Study these colors closely and you will notice a pattern; most colors associated with fall are neutrals. They are also deep and rich in there tone and hue.

Gold, red/burgundy, brown, olive, and black; each neutral can be worn all year round, can be dressed up for the holidays, dressed up for work or for a date, or can be dressed down for a weekend vacation or a trip to the beach. What could be better? Nothing.

Think about it for a moment with me. How many ways can you wear gold; accessories aside? Winter: a skirt in a gold sheen or gold sequins is fantastic party wear. Fall, a blouse in gold adds a warm glow to an outfit. In Spring time, a gold pair of flats adds pop to any outfit. During summer gold sandals or a gold skirt screams beachside.
We can apply this seasonal color mix up with each of the fall colors.

Investing in your fall color wardrobe makes your seasonal wardrobe change out easier and gives you more options in pairing those accent colors like red, orange, and purple; regardless of their shade, tone, or hue. The older you get the easier it become to create a cohesive, effortless professional and weekend wardrobe. A wardrobe based in two or more fall neutrals will serve you well all year long, if not your whole life long.