*Image via Maria del Orden, featuring their Fittonia Jacket.
I received a message from a Magpie after I shared a snap of myself in a boldly colored top (at the top of this post) the other day: “I would never think to buy a shirt with those colors but I absolutely love it and am inspired to try the same.” Do you fall into the same category? Preferring colors that are either easy to work into your wardrobe or that feel safe? What are those colors? Are you drawn to them because they flatter your skin tone or hair color, or feel easy to pair with anything (navy, white, black, taupe), or because, simply, they’re your favorite color?
If you are gravitating towards colors because they feel safe, can I nudge you to spread your wings and try on some color this season? I find that buying boldly or unexpectedly-colored bags, accessories, blouses, and dresses creates a good kind of creative tension in my wardrobe. Constraints are a good thing! They force you to review your wardrobe from a new lens, try on new styles and combinations. You can always pair or tone down with denim/white/black, too. Some of my absolute favorite fashion finds are in oddball colors of pistachio, neon pink, buttercup yellow. They always garner a lot of attention.
Below, some fabulous bold colors to contemplate this season…
01. JOHANNA ORTIZ DRESS // 02. BRINKER AND ELIZA NECKLACE // 03. FRENCH SOLE SANDALS // 04. H&M DRESS // 05. DOEN DRESS // 06. COS CLUTCH // 07. ELIOU YELLOW EARRINGS // 08. ELIOU ORANGE EARRINGS // 09. CAMI NYC DRESS // 10. STUDIO 189 BLOUSE // 11. LELE SADOUGHI EARRINGS // 12. J. CREW BUTTON FRONT SHIRT // 13. MARNI BAG // 14. MELISSA SANDALS // 15. ANNA CATE DRESS // 16. PARIS 64 BAG // 17. VIBI VENEZIA MARY JANES
And, worthy of its own call-out, this gorgeous striped number from Farm Rio…
P.S. Ampersand moments.
P.P.S. Are you into the dad sandal trend?
P.P.P.S. On remembering your roots.