Petite Fashion Tips: Creating Your Personalized Fall/Winter Palette
Color palettes for the warmer seasons
Before we start creating your personal color palette for the cooler seasons, let’s take a look at the vivid spectrum of spring and summer. These seasons are often marked by the world around us: soft sunrises, clear blue skies, and flower-filled gardens. Colors that stand out during this time include:
Crisp aqua greens and sky blues: imagine the soothing sensation of clear skies or ocean waves on a warm day.
Bright corals and pinks: think blooming roses, peonies and warm sunsets in the sky.
Sunny yellows: think bright sunshine, daffodils or a glass of lemonade.
Lush greens: feel the vibrant foliage of spring and the coolness of summer shade.
Cool Season Palette
Moving from these vibrant shades to the quieter and more reflective tones of fall/winter can be contrasting, but it’s all about embracing the essence of each season and blending it harmoniously with your personal style.
Here are some tips to help look at our surroundings and ourselves:
REFLECT ON YOUR FAVORITES: Start by taking a look at your spring/summer closet. Which colors do you gravitate towards? For a personalized style, try winter versions of these shades. For example, if you love coral, consider transitioning to burnt orange or terracotta for the cooler months.
Embrace Neutrals: Neutrals can be your best friend for fall and winter. They are flexible, sophisticated, and can easily blend in with your personal favorite pops of color. Think of them as a canvas on which you can paint your personal style.
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Experiment with Patterns and Textures: While solids are fabulous, don’t shy away from patterns such as plaid, kilims and even darker shades of floral prints as a way to express your unique style this season. Similarly, incorporating textures such as velvet or corduroy can inject depth and personality into your outfit.
PERSONAL SIGNATURE: Everyone has a signature hue, a color that makes them feel confident and energized. Whether it’s blue or a special green, incorporate it. If your signature color is a bright summer hue, tone it down slightly in the winter while retaining the essence. For example, a bright turquoise color can be transformed into a soft teal in the winter.
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Follow the Rule of Three: By sticking to three colors in your outfit, you can not only maintain a sense of balance, but also easily incorporate your personal favorites.
Trust your instincts: while trends may change, your personal style remains timeless. If a certain color inspires you, embrace it even if it’s not traditionally associated with fall or winter! Style is a way to express yourself, and if a color means something to you, then it deserves a place in your palette.
After exploring the vibrant hues of the different seasons and understanding the nature of personal style, let’s reflect on our fashion journey. The transition of seasons is not just about adapting to the ever-changing weather; it’s about celebrating the unique appeal of each season of the year and integrating it with our personal tastes.
Thank you for joining me through this seasonal fashion shift. I hope you find inspiration and practical advice on finding the right color palette for the cooler seasons. Style is an extension of our personalities and there is no right or wrong. It’s all about making you feel great!