how to wear neutrals
In this article we will talk about neutrals and how to wear them. I will keep it simple :) But firstly, what a neutral colour is? A neutral colour is a hue that is not strongly associated with any particular colour family and does not create a strong contrast or evoke strong emotions. Examples of neutral colours include black You can find an article about this colour/neutral here , white, grey, beige, and taupe. Neutral colours are often used as a base and can be paired with various other colours to create a harmonious and balanced look.
You can see Nicole Richie is wearing a beige outfit.
Neutral colours are easy to wear and easy to pair up with each other colours, they are timeless and classic. You can never go wrong with wearing the neutral trend. We often think that wearing all neutral is a boring choice, but in reality it’s the opposite, going all neutral is so decent and elegant.
You can choose naturals for your top or bottom or wear all naturals head to toe. There’s plenty of unexpected variety that this trend beholds. The most significant plus point is that you can create a versatile wardrobe with just a few pieces with all-natural colours.
How to wear neutrals?
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Know your skin undertone and colour palette... Figure out your skin tone and hair colour to match the perfect neutral. Otherwise, you may look dull and washed out with these outfits. Warm undertones may lean towards earthy neutrals like beige, camel, or warm greys. Cool undertones can rock icy whites, soft greys, or cool taupes.
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Claudia Shiffer is wearing warm camel outfit and it makes her yellowish / does make her looking sickly. Vice versa Juliane Moore wearing dark grey coat which makes her face greenish and highlights lines around mouth.
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Mix similar tones... All the pieces with bit different tones go together so nicely. A safe way to do this is to use a colder and softer tone of the same colour. Or mix with darker tones with lighter tones - make your one piece of a lighter shade and the other of a darker shade having the same base.
Add texture ...You can use different textures of similar neutral colours. Wearing multiple layers of varied textures of one colour adds depth and dimension to your outfit. It will spice up your outfit and prevent it from getting boring. You can wear neutral textured sweaters, hoods or coats and pair them up with structured bottoms.
Add pattern...Classic stripe and plaid patterns with all neutral colours will also enhance your monochromatic look. Choose prints that incorporate your neutral colours. Animal prints, especially leopard prints are versatile, complementary and create a stylish appearance. Be aware that there are also golden rules how to wear animal prints. Not all animal prints are for all seasons. Zebra print would look amazing only on winters. Snakes print on summers, etc .
Add accessories... Opt to add colourful accessories such as fluffy scarves, skinny belts with shift dresses, bold colour shoes or handbags, and statement jewelry to complete your look. Using colourful make-up or nail polish would be also a good way to add colours to your appearance.
Pair with white ... Pairing any neutral with white is easy to look wonderful, it’s a perfect fit for every outfit. You can use white or neutral colour tops and pair them with white jeans or pants, and add white footwear, such as sneakers or other flats or heels with any outfit.
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Add one bold pop-up color... You can add one bold colour to a neutral colour combination to brighten up your look. If you don’t feel like wearing bright outerwear garments, then you can use statement accessories.
Add shimmer... One of the best matches with neutral is to add a glimpse of glitter to it. That way, your outfit would look elegant and polished.
Pair with denim... You can pair your neutral color tops, t-shirts, sweaters, or knitted tops with jeans. You can always add casual-style accessories to complete your look.
