Mustard is becoming a more popular choice of colour with my clients and friends. Clients who swear by cool-toned palettes are wearing earthy warm mustard bottoms away from their faces, and with cool-toned tops in blues and whites as the more flattering option against their complexion. The popularity of mustard surprises me, but why not? Change is good, and wildcard wardrobe items can rock.
Onto ways to combine mustard in outfits.
1. Mustard and Blue
Mustard looks great with strong blues like navy, cobalt and turquoise. Here, a pair of wide and breezy ankle length mustard pants is paired with a roomy cobalt, off-white, and mustard patterned blouse. Off-white slides add a summery and crisp integrity, and pick up the white in the pattern. Add an off-white or earthy bag to complete the look.
More mustard and blue combinations, where the top is mustard and the blue is denim:
2. Mustard and White
Think of any way to combine mustard with YOUR shade of white, which might mean cream, bone or tan instead of optical white. Here, the mustard and white patterned shirt dress is the star of the show and incorporates the palette in one easy throw-on-and-go item. The white slides match the white in the pattern. Add a bag that works with the outfit. I see a gold, brown, or bronze bag.
More mustard and white combinations:
3. Mustard and Lilac
The mustard of this blouse is softer and more marigold, which might be more to your taste. It’s paired with lilac wide cropped pants and lilac gladiator sandals to match. The blouse is worn over the pants, with half its buttons left open. Feel free to button through your top. A white clutch adds a summery touch.
4. Mustard and Earth Tones
As an earth tone, mustard works well combined with other earth tones like shades of brown and olive. Here, a mustard cami top is tucked into wide cream trousers. It’s topped with a toffee bomber. A black complement of flats, belt, and bag create an effective high contrast accent to the earthy palette. Add jewellery, watch and eyewear as desired.
Mustard also looks good with peaches, olives, burnt oranges, and darker browns:
