How do I wear that trend…jewel tones

Oct 23, 2008 by cluelessfashionista

Another great trend that I noticed for the fall is the trend toward deep, rich jewel toned clothes.  If you’re not sure what a jewel tone is, think of deep, rich colors like burgandies, bright blues, purple, dark turquoise, scarlet, deep fuschia, hunter green, etc.  The great thing about jewel tones is that they look great on almost anyone.  However, I do understand that there are you ladies out there that stick to the basics.  You either do all black or you do all neutrals.  Well here are some ways you can incorporate jewel tones into your wardrobe.

If you wear a lot of black:

Now don’t get me wrong, black is a very chic color.  It makes you look slimmer and very sophisticated.  However, if you don’t inject some color into your wardrobe, you will start to look drab and washed out.  So jewel tones are a great way to inject that color without overdoing it.  Because jewel tones are deep colors, you can add them to your dark wardrobe and not feel overwhelmed.  Take things slowly by starting with jewel toned jewelry and accessories.  Once you feel more daring, you can start wearing jewel toned shirts and jackets and then go from there.

If you wear a lot of neutrals:

Neutrals are very easy to wear.  You don’t stand out too much but you can still look polished and pulled together.  However, wearing a lot of neutral can become boring after a while.  It is very easy to inject jewel tones into a neutral wardrobe palatte without stepping too far outside of your comfort zone.  Burnt orange, deep yellow and dark reds are great ways to spice up a neutral wardrobe.  As I like to suggest, you can start out with jewelry and accessories.  Once you realize how great these colors are, you can move into pieces of clothing.

If you wear a lot of bright colors:

As I was typing this, I realized that there are some people that enjoy standing out.  They enjoy walking into a room and lighting it up, even if it’s with their outfit.  Bright colors are great.  They’re a great way to spice things up, but wardrobes should offer variety.  If you’re accustomed to wearing bright, show stopping colors, it may be hard to move into jewel tones.  In this case, you may want to jump in with both feet.  You should look into finding dresses with a great cut but in a darker, jewel tone.  Also, you can mix and match jewel tones with bright colors in a similar color family.  You will be surprised at how a great jewel tone can make you stand out just as much as a great bright color.

As the weather gets cooler, our wardrobes should change to reflect the changing seasons.  Deeper, richer colors are one of the great things about fall and winter.  Enjoy them.  Feel free to experiment.  Fashion is all about experimentation.