I try to wear colour everyday. Colour makes me happy and it’s a way for me to share my personality with my style.
But not everyone is like me. Colour may make you run for the hills. Neutrals or black may be your preferred colours to wear.
Neutrals certainly have their place in a wardrobe. But adding colour can elevate an outfit simply with an accessory or block colour shoe.
If you’re one to draw away from colour, maybe this year you could embrace one signature colour to add to your outfits. Red has always been my colour, but when I peruse my wardrobe, I think teal would give the red a run for its money.
I was quite taken by this teal off the shoulder top I bought on the weekend from Rockmans. It was less than half price at $20. I knew I had the shorts, jeans, matching earrings and sandals to give this top maximum wear in my wardrobe. It was going to slide in quite nicely with what I owned. And this is a key rule when shopping as a personal stylist.
Top: Rockmans 3/4 Wrap Sleeve Off Shoulder Top $20 (I’m wearing a 14)
For some, the pattern and colour may be too bright, but for me, I love it. I’ve never been one to shy away from a bold print and bright colour.
If you’re hesitant about wearing colour, here are some ways to bring colour into your outfit.
1. Wear a bright tassel earring. If you have dark hair, bright colours are your friend as the dark colours of black and brown and even navy will blend in with your hair.
2. If a tassel earring is too bold, try a block colour stud earring instead. Ruby Olive have some fabulous stud earrings that are affordable.
3. Add a bright belt. My favourite belt colours are red and orange as they play well against a black or navy shift dress for work, or a block colour dress for weekend wear.
From top left going clockwise: Adorne Tritone Tassel Earring $10, Work It Belt in Red $49.95, Gorman Loretta Loafer $229, Add To Cart Leather Tassel $24.95
4. Buy a bright coloured shoe. I have Holster jelly sandals in teal that I love to wear with my casual outfits. It can give a sudden pop to a simple outfit. If you’re not into wearing bright colours, a bold shoe may be a way to dip your toes into wearing colour.
5. Go for colour in a top. Whether it’s a block colour or bright pattern like my off the shoulder number, embrace colour in a top before you venture into dresses or a coloured bottom. The reason for this is you will most likely already have the bottoms to wear with your chosen coloured piece. Secondly, it won’t overwhelm you being head to toe in colour. Thirdly, it’s a way for you to see how colour works with your decollatage and face tones.
6. If you’re saying nup to all of these tips, embrace colour in a tassel keyring and add it to your handbag. Starting small may surprise you and will help you embrace colour more.
Heading into autumn and winter, these months are typically the time to embrace the darker neutrals. But why not try one of my tips and see how it makes you feel?
Do you like to wear colour or are neutrals more your style?
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