How to Economize with Colour

You may not be running out to buy your autumn wardrobe, but instead looking to economize this season. There is a simple way of achieving this, and this autumn’s colour fashion palette will give you ample opportunity.  Rather than buying a hodgepodge of colours to fill up your wardrobe, instead pick a few neutrals – those staple pieces that are versatile and timeless, and add 2-3 colour choices to your wardrobe.  Opt for an outfit in Nomad (deep beige) or Iron (dark grey brown) or if you have cooler skin tones – Taupe and Charcoal, and then complement with a few different colours. Building a capsule wardrobe always starts with a skirt and trouser in a neutral, setting the foundations for maximum usage from a minimum number of pieces.  Consider your favourite jean, a skirt and another trouser in your neutral as your capsule pieces, then pick a jacket and some tops in different colours to swap around creating different outfits. Add a boot, a heel, and a flat, and with 10 simple new pieces, you have many different options. With neutrals, you may need to up the quality, especially for the lighter shades, but Target, Urban, Gap, etc…will fill up your wardrobe with ample colour choices to keep your investments within budget.