Unexpected Colors to Wear With Camel

Oct. 13, 2009 | Ready To Wear | permalink

Camel emerged as a star color this fall for it's straight forward versatility in a bad economy. Coats, blazers, sweaters or bottoms- we all have something camel that can have another life in our wardrobe. Consider new and more inventive color combinations to keep things interesting in your closet.

Rather than limiting your look to the tried and true combos - black, brown, chocolate and red- we can all take a page or two from Dries van Noten's Fall collection which included one of the most sophisticated and unexpected palettes of the season.

Colors like mustard, shrimp and coral pink, fiery orange red, lavender and mauve combined with camel or beige look incredibly sophisticated. If a color like mustard is not especially user friendly next to your face and neck add it in to the mix as a skirt or pant worn with a camel coat or jacket for a look that is subtle and more grown-up looking than the current rehash of '80's neon brights.

For more Dries van Noten ideas have a look at his collection on style.com. unexpected colors

Comments

muff says... this is what we've needed! a blog w/ style... good luck!

georgia says... Thanks this gives me ideas. Purple and camel not bad right??