Many fashion gurus teach that it’s best to use neutrals for the base of a wardrobe and then add color with underpinnings and accessories. I will not rule out color for base pieces but I do agree that using neutrals for the base and then adding pops of color is a great way to go. Neutrals go with everything so it’s easy to make a few base pieces into a whole bunch of different outfits just by changing the accessories.
Here are two neutral base outfits with pops of color. Both of these were for different Shabbatot.
This first one is lighter neutrals.
Skirt- Tan, A-line, fitted. This skirt has some diagonal seaming and flaring in the hem. It feels very feminine and I love that.
Shirt- Soft white, fitted, button-down. Button-down shirts are amazing. When they fit properly, they flatter everyone and add some nice structure. They’re perfect when you want structure without having to wear a blazer or other jacket. It also coordinates nicely with the tan skirt so that there isn’t too much contrast.
Wrap- Soft white with an autumn-colored flower and leaf print, wrapped in a simple chignon wrap. This was the inspiration for this outfit. I had just purchased this scarf and I wanted very badly to wear it so it chose the outfit. I love the pops of color in the scarf itself.
Earrings- I usually prefer earrings with a button-down shirt because necklaces might compete or get in the way of the buttons. These feature light turquoise beads that contrast nicely with the orange of the print and pop against the whites of the scarf and top.
This second outfit is darker neutrals.
Skirt- Black, A-line, fitted. This skirt has a handkerchief hem on the bottom and that too feels very feminine.
Top- Basic, black, fitted. This blends so well with the black skirt that they could be easily mistaken for a dress. Any dark top would work here but I wanted black this time.
Wrap- Bright green solid scarf layered with a green print scarf in a Waterfall Twist wrap. I specifically wanted the tail effect and this style gives that in a very dramatic way. These greens are great on me for a more dramatic look.
Necklace- Off-white and soft white pearls and other beads in a two-strand necklace with tassle pendants. Off-white and soft-white give great contrast to the black without competing with the bright greens of the wrap.
Dear readers, don’t be afraid to use your neutrals and try them with everything. You’ll get a ton of “new” outfits without spending any money.
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