Sharyn GreensteinIt’s well known in the fashion world that wearing neutrals head-to-toe looks sleek and chic and this is the season to create a head-to-toe look in neutrals like camel, off-white, khaki, olive green, or chocolate brown. Even better… mix different hues of the same shade together and the results can be even more inspiring! The key is pairing different textures together, or wearing an oversized piece on top with a structured bottom, or vice-versa. Finish this elegant look with shoes or boots (and maybe a handbag or scarf) in a similar shade.
If you are looking to get more use out of what you already have, simply gather all your neutrals together by color and start experimenting with new outfit combinations. If you realize that your closet doesn’t have as many neutrals as you thought, you may want to add a piece or two. Or you might just fall in love with one of these head-to-toe looks and just have to have it. Remember that neutrals are wardrobe basics and necessary for easy outfit-making.
I am highlighting the retailer Mango for this article. If you are unfamiliar with them, they were founded by Spanish-Jewish immigrants and have stores in many parts of the world, especially in Europe. I discovered them on a trip to London several years ago and love their European style at affordable prices. They offer free shipping over $50 to the U.S. as well as free returns.
Elegant Ecru
This cardigan in ivory is made with a wool and alpaca mix. With a thick knit and dropped shoulder seams, you will want to wear this with everything.
Animal prints are a neutral too! With long puffed sleeves and a ruched neck, this snake print blouse will look great under a cardigan or worn on its own.
With their cropped design and relaxed fit, these trousers are made from cotton with a bit of stretch.
On-Trend Beautiful Brown
This recycled polyester blouse has a relaxed fit and can be worn loose or tucked in. In a striking shade of brown, it screams elegance.
With their flowy fabric and palazzo design, these high-waisted pants look sleek and chic.
Shades of Khaki
This 3/4 sleeve blouse is made of comfy lyocell fabric and is oversized with pockets. Can be worn loose or tucked in. On sale right now.
High-waisted and cropped, these cotton trousers have front darts for added style. Would look great on an hourglass figure.
Olive is an Unexpected Neutral
Made from a comfy cotton and modal mix, this finely knit cropped sweater is in on-trend olive green.
Mango Modal Cotton-Blend Sweater $49.99
Paired with the matching joggers, this outfit looks effortless and expensive. Add patterned sneakers or ankle boots once the weather gets chilly.
Sophisticated Grey
Polo style sweaters are so on-trend this fall. This soft grey cropped style has a knitted braided fabric for extra style.
These pull-on straight leg slightly cropped pants are made from a comfy linen blend. Available in lots of other colors as well.
Camel is Always Classy
With handy side pockets and a relaxed fit, this long cardigan looks polished in camel. Pair with a neutral toned tee underneath or a white button down.
Wrap this fringed-edge wool blend scarf around your neck for added warmth.
With a wide leg and high waist, these jeans have a frayed hem and flared design.
Zebra is a New Neutral
For instant sophistication, pair this zebra sweater with similarly toned denim.
These premium straight jeans look sophisticated and chic. Love the ecru color for fall and winter.
This block heel leather ankle boot is on-trend with the square toe and zip back. Will match all your outfits.