Fashion Q & A: How to Bring Colour Into Your Winter Wardrobe
Fashion Q & A: How to Bring Colour Into Your Winter Wardrobe
Click forward to find out the best ways to wear colour in winter. Whether your style is conservative or bold, one of these eye-popping options is right for you!
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Colour Therapy: Try Jewel Tones
Colour Therapy: Try Jewel Tones
Risk Level: Low
Ruby, emerald, amethyst and sapphire aren't just amazing jewelry options; they're also tones that can warm up your wardrobe. These foolproof deep shades flatter almost every skin tone and can boost a lackluster cold-weather complexion.
Mix and match with any neutral: for starters, try ruby + black, sapphire + grey, emerald + tan and amethyst + white. But these intense shades can be treated as neutrals themselves and mixed and matched together! Stylish colour-blocking combos include an amethyst top with emerald jeans, or ruby blouse with a sapphire pencil skirt. When wearing multiple jewel tones, traditional neutral shades make the best accents. Choose black if you want a stark contrast, grey or chocolate brown for a softer effect.
Try: Turtleneck Essential Jumper, $50, Mango
Piamita Katheryn Pajama Pants, $295, www.shopbop.com
Caress Patent Pump, $120, Nine West
Mango; Shopbop; Nine West
Colour Therapy: Go Mad for Monochromatic
Colour Therapy: Go Mad for Monochromatic
Risk Level: Medium
Sometimes less is more, but other times more is better. Especially if we're talking about wearing more of one amazing hue, like bordeaux, forest green, or fuschia. These colours deserve to be put in the spotlight, worn head-to-toe for maximum impact and pick-me-up potential.
Contrasting textures and/or a splash of prints make monochromatic dressing more interesting. Mixing plush with shiny and sheer with substantial will keep an outfit from falling flat. It's also essential to keep an eye on proportions, balancing wide leg trousers with a fitted top or a slouchy knit with a slim-fitting pencil skirt. Then use elegant oversize gold jewelry to pull everything together.
Try: J.Brand Tuxedo Velveteen Leggings, $299, at select Holt Renfrew locations
Slim Signature Leopard Print Shirt in Rhubarb, $248 USD, www.equipmentfr.com
Metal Cut Out Cuff, $28, www.cocoajewelry.com
Holt Renfrew; Equipment; CocoaJewelry
Colour Therapy: Go Bold in Neon + Black
Colour Therapy: Go Bold in Neon + Black
Risk Level: High
Day-Glo tones are usually associated with the carefree days of high summer. But that doesn't mean they can't make an appearance until the next Victoria Day weekend. They just need the proper cold-weather pair. Enter black, everyone's favourite neutral. Black grounds neon and gives it a distinct edge, especially if you stick to sleek shapes like a cropped jacket or leather-looking leggings.
No voluminous pleats or romantic ruffle details; instead veer towards fuss-free chic. And keep the overall palette simple. Choose sparkling statement jewelry as a finishing touch.
Try: Cashmere Pocket Sweater, $348, J. Crew
Blank Vegan Leather Leggings, $135, www.eluxe.ca
Cara Cluster Button Earrings, $60, available at select Holt Renfrew locations.
J. Crew; eLuxe; Holt Renfrew
Ingrie Williams
Ingrie Williams
Ingrie Williams is a stylist, editor and writer who specializes in translating the latest fashion and beauty trends into real looks for real women. Her work has appeared in the pages of national magazines such as glow and Chatelaine. Ingrie appears regularly on CityLine as a style expert. You can follow her quest for stylish living at Twitter.com/ingriewilliams.
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