We see solid dark neutrals and dark colours in every Autumn and Winter collection, but this year’s palettes are extra dark. Adding on-trend colours like chocolate brown, dark green, and deep burgundy and plum to classic black, navy and charcoal grey makes for a very dark season. Furthermore, the dark palette extends to footwear, thereby creating the option of a dark outfit from head-to-toe. Very low or no contrast, and no patterns.
The collection below shows examples of the trend.
Some of my clients, family, and friends thoroughly enjoy dressing this way, and they look smashing. They don’t necessarily wear solid black from head-to-toe, but their clothing and footwear is very dark from head-to-toe. Interestingly, their complexions and hair colour differ greatly too. They’re in heaven with this trend, and are snapping up what appeals to them in dark colours.
Personally, this trend is not for me. It’s too dark, which doesn’t make me happy. The only solid dark colours I wear are dark blue and dark blue denim. My smattering of burgundy items are brighter, and my chocolate brown items are not solid. I’m happy to wear solid dark blue dresses, or solid dark blue separates together. Wearing dark blue tops with dark blue jeans is great too. But with any of these dark looks, there is ALWAYS high contrast in my outfits. My eyewear is red, light blue or blush pink, my pearls are white, and my footwear is either white, cream, gold, red, pink, light blue, or whiskey. I’ll throw in a bright, cream, whiskey, light blue, or gold bag too. I don’t wear dark shoes or dark bags.
Of course, I’ll cheer you on from the sidelines when you enjoy dressing this way. Over to you. Do you wear solid dark head-to-toe outfits?
