https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:25:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140741 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:44:42 +0000 anchie 2140741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Color is most important part arround which I build my wardrobe. I enjoy creating new color complements. I am always attracted to bright cheery colors like orangy red, hot pink, citron yellow and turquoise. I have probably too much of those colors in my wardrobe and have to stop myself from getting more. On the other hand, I don’t enjoy getting dark neutrals but I am aware that I need them to be able to create practical outfits. Once I get them they stay in my wardrobe for long time until I am forced to replace them. I much prefer my light neutrals like white, cream and blush. I try hard to love colors like burgundy, olive and camel. Almost every year I build a capsule arround one of those colors, but the love doesn’t last long and those colors are usually first to go when I edit my closet. I also have a complicated relationship with grey. In theory it should be great color for me, it goes well with my grey hair and with bright colors in my wardrobe. But there are so many shades of grey, and they rarely look good together. It can also look boring and drab. But when it is right gray, it is great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140730 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:42:30 +0000 Ginger 2140730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SarahD8, I get exactly what you're saying. We're very similar in some ways, and very different in others. Similar - I'm also very particular about some colors. In purple, I like lavender/lilac and deep aubergine, but I'm not fond of royal purple or plum. And while I like virtually all blues and greens (except olive), I'm not at all drawn to greenish blues like aqua or turquoise. Different - I don't have the high color mixing affinity. It may look like I do, since I rarely use black and almost never other neutrals, but I'm a bit restricted in the combinations that I do like.</p> <p>And similar - I really want to crack the code!&nbsp; Why do I struggle to pair red with any other color, aside from greens in December? Why does emerald green seem to go with navy or white, and nothing else? And what do I do with my pale yellow skirt aside from the coral blouse with yellow in it? Etc. In theory a nice pink should go with green... but so far I haven't found the right shades of either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140635 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:47:54 +0000 notsaf 2140635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved reading all of these comments and am putting "column of color" on the agenda for the next year... For me, that means matching a neutral top and topper, like a modern twin-set, which I think looks really elegant even if it's white-on-white or navy-on-navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140612 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:01:25 +0000 Sal 2140612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am pleased I came back to the thread....</p> <p>Yes (Roxanna, NemosMom, TorontoGirl) - I have made that mistake too.&nbsp; I am better to have a navy tee, navy sweater, navy dressy top, navy bag, scarf with lots of navy) - makes it more functional.</p> <p>I am feeling stronger about colours as I age.&nbsp; I put on a combo this morning that didn't work - it looked too cool for my colouring and very wrong.</p> <p>I do have a few orphaned colours though = these three pieces below I find the hardest to wear in a way that suits me.&nbsp; Even though the two blouses are great colours on me but I only like them with jeans.&nbsp; And the red is not my red and I have to be very careful to wear with good colours close to my face.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140546 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:36:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2140546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I love your thinking as much as always. Your last comment is especially good for me—I want new shapes in colors that work with what I’ve got, but not every color works for every shape. I’m really wishing I would’ve gotten this blazer when RL &amp; others encouraged me to do so. I’m starting to feel the same thing about the cropped cardi soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140543 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:06:43 +0000 SarahD8 2140543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been a very interesting thread! I'll add my data points, which I think are different from those of a lot of people who have commented so far.</p> <p>I have quite a broad palette -- I will wear some shade of basically every color. But often I am interested in only very specific shades (plum, but not royal purple; emerald green, but not forest) or very specific applications (love cognac footwear -- but otherwise avoid brown). So that enables me to limit the possibilities in a useful way.</p> <p>Because I have a high affinity for color mixing and rarely wear columns of color, I have found in the past that a one-off piece does not necessarily become an orphan and in fact can be a heck of a lot more useful than yet another piece in a "core" color. I have really struggled to systematize this, though, and am not sure I've cracked the code yet!</p> <p>One thing that is helping me is thinking through very carefully exactly where (on my body) and how I want to wear a color. For example, I really like to wear white tops in winter but I have no interest in white jeans. Coral is an important color in my spring wardrobe but mostly I want to wear it in accessories -- not clothing. So, the strategy that others have mentioned of buying a different kind of thing in the same color (rather than duplicating the same thing in a different color) could really lead me astray!</p> <p>Again, I really feel the urge to systematize here -- to know "ok, a complement consists of x, y, and z," and then go about building it. But for me, what I want a complement to consist of depends on the color. And then, of course, it all gets upended once I get out of my head and see what exists in the real world! I think that is the skill that I really need to build now -- to be able to say, "Aha! I never thought of a ballet-pink pullover sweater. But now that I see this one that ticks a lot of boxes for me, I can see how useful it would be, and know just how I would wear it."&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140504 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:48:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2140504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maine, I would love to see you in teal/aqua/turquoise from head to toe, whether totally monochromatic, tonally matched, or as a column of color with a white 3rd piece/topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140502 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:29:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2140502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on not wanting to keep everything in my closet paired up with just one partner. I gravitate towards patterns and certain colors instinctively; when I pick up a funky cape or a new skirt on a whim, I don’t worry much about the colors, because what appeals to me has been consistent for decades. I never really examined colors in my closet until I started at YLF, but when I did, I found strong patterns that lend themselves to sartorial polyandry. </p> <p>I like blue dresses! My two-piece blue-and white dress that I included in a post a few weeks ago was purchased at least 16 years ago, or maybe when I lived in Austin in the early 90s. I have a blue sheath that I wore to a friend’s wedding right after college. And I still find that when I’m undecided about a dress in a store, seeing it in blue can completely sway me. I’m a total sucker. </p> <p>Accent colors for me are fire-engine (not orangey) red and true greens. </p> <p>My preference for berry shades came from looking at what I had and learning about tonal matching as a sophisticated way of dressing. </p> <p>When I want to rebel, I often go pink. Fortunately, those shades work well with the berries and other colors in my wardrobe. </p> <p>I find that all of the above colors can be mixed together without restraint; it’s hard to find anything in my closet that clashes with anything else. </p> <p>I don’t have a lot of monochromatic neutral pieces. Light neutrals and browns don’t work for me tonally matched; I look sluggish in those outfits. When I wear monochromatic neutral pieces, their function is generally to calm things down/prevent the colors and patterns from being overwhelming.<br /> Colors don’t play any role in managing/storing my wardrobe. I could organize everything (including outerwear, swimwear, workout clothes, undies, and even furnishings/decor) in color capsules, but the one month I did that was very confusing. When I’m getting dressed, I want to cover various body parts and maybe add extra warmth. No matter how well they match, 3 toppers don’t make an outfit, lol. It works best for me to store things functionally—tops divided by sleeves, sweaters separated into T-necks, cardis, and pullovers, etc. I can’t see that at a glance the way I can color, so it helps to have things pulled apart like that. </p> <p>The realization that I have such strong color themes is kinda par for the course for me—I tend to come at things from the other direction of most people. What I’d like to do now is diversify the shapes in my wardrobe. I’ve spoken before on how finding out about warm tights &amp; boots worn with dresses was an absolute revalation to me in Berlin 25 years ago. I still love that sillouhette. I’m starting to be less reactive to the straight leg pants and simple pullover outfits that featured so strongly in my Midwestern upbringing in winter. Most of the items on my wish list are toppers, in various shapes &amp; lengths, to change up my profile, while sticking with the colors I’ve always known and loved.</p> <p>ETA: sorry that got so long! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140451 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:46:18 +0000 Mainelady 2140451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Color has been critical when choosing clothing items. &nbsp;Much of my professional wardrobe has been built around wearing a column of color. &nbsp;From shoulders to toes my frequent base colors are black, blue, gray, maroon, tan and cream. I have been a big fan of toppers and the ones I choose need to coordinate with my base colors. I often choose stripes, geometrics or patterns that include more than one base color.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; My accent colors are reds and teal/turquoise/ aqua. I love those colors, but do not choose to wear them from head to toe.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140414 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:59:51 +0000 SW prof 2140414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an interesting thread! Reading Janice on the Vivienne Files was where I got the idea that I might be happier constraining my color choices, and not buying black just because it was easy. So for a while I stuck strictly to navy, grey, and various purples (lilac, lavender, as well as darker shades). More recently I've branched out a bit, particularly to pink and teal. But I'm so much happier with a wardrobe mostly in colors I actually feel good wearing. So - I'm all for limitations wisely chosen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140402 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:34:51 +0000 Jaime 2140402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoyed this thread! I have been thinking about colors a lot lately and trying to prune and decode what I am about there. My coloring has changed a lot from when I was completely dark haired. My skin and eyes have gotten lighter too. But blues are still my friends and purples too. But I am still working out what makes me feel best, and am easily tempted astray. Apart from certain warm colors that are my absolute worst. Very inspired by all the palette collections on the forum now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140380 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:44:19 +0000 Anonymous 2140380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well said, torontogirl. Horrray for boredom busters. This time of summer I get sick of my summer things and have moved into my “Hot Fall” capsule. Wearing autumn colors in hot weather fabrics and styles or mixing in dark neutrals feels fresh. Today’s outfit is an aqua and black print sleeveless top with black silk baggy pants and a black silk button-down shirt worn as a very light weight jacket, aqua accessories.<br /> . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140376 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:29:48 +0000 Helena 2140376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg, what Nemosmom said and Roxanna highlighted! This is a strategy I am moving towards - buying different types of pieces in the same limited palette, rather than multiples of the same pieces in different colours. Work way better when I do this but had never articulated it quite; thank you!</p> <p>Carla, your approach to colour is so well-thought-out and you are very disciplined! Overall, I would say I use a similar approach to you: I have my main neutrals of navy, black and white, and then a seasonal accent (some sort of red/wine for winter; blue for summer). For a while I did a lot of blush as a mid-neutral, and I am slowly transitioning this to cool beige. </p> <p>I do add occasional other colours that appeal to me, especially soft teals and (usually dark) greens, but these are sparing. I used to also incorporate a bright pink in the spring, but haven't for a while now. If I want to experiment with a new or trending colour that is not in my palette, I will generally do so as a scarf or inexpensive top ... anything that needs to last a few years definitely needs to be a core colour for me.</p> <p>I do have some remnants of colours that don't fit the current palette (e.g. a bright pink linen tee) - but I have learned not to over-purge these items. They are great boredom busters. That said, going forward, I am being increasingly strict. I do go for the neutrals about 95% of the time, after all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140341 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:17:50 +0000 Cardiff girl 2140341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been an interesting read.l think I meander between Runcarla and Rachylou s approach .In theory I stick to Olive,blue and white in the summer but my “one person colour fad“has been yellow this year.Weird as I never normally go near yellow as I have yellow hair and it can be difficult but I am obsessed with yellow this year.l blame the circumstances of this year.Yellow is a very cheering colour l find and fortunately mixes well with my other summer colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style/page/2#post-2140312 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:23:36 +0000 rachylou 2140312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have a limited palette, but I do stage a one-person colour fad every year and build colour capsules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140294 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:34:19 +0000 Style Fan 2140294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading this.<br />I have always worn earthy colours.&nbsp; These days my closet is mostly olive, cream/ivory, brown, some black bottoms and denim (it is so an earthy colour!).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140292 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:19:55 +0000 Ginger 2140292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an interesting discussion!&nbsp; It's hard for me to analyze my own approach, although I love lots of colors and use them extensively.</p> <p>I can't limit purchases to a palette, since I happily wear white, pinks, corals, reds, burgundy, maybe a few oranges, yellow, greens, blues, and some purples. (I do have a Do Not Buy list, which includes off-white and most brown-tinted neutrals, and gray, black, and navy dresses and tops; and I'm very careful with pastels other than blush.)</p> <p>Come to think of it, my "accessories" capsule is much more color-limited. For footwear, outerwear, and layering pieces (cardigans, jackets, and coats), most things are white, black, blush, navy, or burgundy. It's a rare case for me to not be able to match an outfit with one of these colors.</p> <p>My climate is extremes and my wardrobe is dress- and skirt-based, so sometimes this works great. Like in summer. All I need is a dress in a pretty color, and white, blush, or cognac footwear. 2 items, easy.</p> <p>But winter gets much harder. I can still wear a dress, but keeping legwear and footwear combinations more interesting than Black &amp; Black is really difficult at times. I've got great skirts and sweaters, too, which add another color. And many times I need another layer because I'm cold, so I'm up to 4 or 5 items.</p> <p>All that to say, I'm currently working very hard on figuring out really solid color combinations for winter. Finding the right legwear and footwear is a huge part of this, since I'm often frustrated. I'm slowly drawing out&nbsp;<b>principles&nbsp;</b>that help me make shopping decisions.&nbsp;</p> <p>One principle is <i>Visual interest needs to be on top or the dress/ensemble as a whole, not the skirt or legs.</i> (With exceptions, like a brightly-colored circle skirt.) I have some excellent, very comfortable off-white sweater tights that I almost never wear, since they usually draw more attention than the outfit. So I'm not buying more very light-colored legwear, but I am identifying other colors, like light/medium gray, that will coordinate with many dresses or skirts but not compete or be as heavy as black.</p> <p>I really need to make my own post on this! But it was such an interesting topic, I had to weigh in. And I find that every time I write out thoughts on this, things get a little more clear. Like the accessories color palette. (Which hits a snag with warm tan colors like cognac; it's the perfect footwear in many cases, but definitely not preferred by my face so I don't layer with it.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140289 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:55:45 +0000 cindysmith 2140289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally only buy black, light blue, grey, navy, soft pale pinks, and tan. I don't even introduce much print into my wardrobe.<br /> I organize each category by color. Sleeveless tops, all facing left, going from lightest color on the left and darkest color on the right. Every single category is hanging thusly in my closet. </p> <p>Most everything mixes and matches with everything else in my wardrobe, although I do tend to wear the same combinations on repeat. If I stick to a neutral-ish color palette, shopping and organizing my wardrobe is fairly easy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140277 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:28:15 +0000 Angie 2140277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My toes are tickled reading about your colour discipline be with a few or many colours.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>The Cat,</b>&nbsp;good memory! I have a fun and old seafoam moto that looks good as long as I wear it with my best colours. But it's not my colour. It's more like light blue's naughty cousin that is doing a good job of being well behaved ;)</p> <p><b>Roxanna</b>, high five! I have a VERY high affinity for colour and colour mixing. But the colours that earn a place in my wardrobe are very deliberate and work together.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140270 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:06:04 +0000 Liesbeth 2140270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I followed Into mind's approach to wardrobe building with seasonal color palettes for years. I religiously put together palettes with colors I loved that were prevalent in my wardrobe already and tried to limit my buying to those colors. Yet I seldom followed through on putting together capsules with my accent colors. Color is hard for me and these days I try to lean into the emotional aspect more, however always watchful if a new color works with enough of my other colors. That's not too hard considering I own lots of neutrals. Otoh, I find Angie's color capsules useful too. I have a blush and a 'shades of green' capsule that were put together deliberately that I consider a great succes.<br /> Oh, and like you I have been trying to put together a small lilac capsule but have also found this challenging. It's present at retail but in small doses, so hard to find the perfect item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140241 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:20:01 +0000 Roxanna 2140241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG @Nemosmom:</p> <p><i>"I used to buy an item in a favorite color, then duplicate the ITEM in many colors. But, I discovered that I never wear the other colors of that item. What I have found to be a better approach is duplicating a COLOR across different silhouettes. So, an olive tee, vest, sweater, and blouse work better for me than one boxy tee in olive, and cream, and blue, and yellow. The olive will get worn, and the others will collect dust."<br /></i><br />You just gave me an aha moment. I used to do the same (and sometimes still fall into that trap.) But you are right - different silhouettes in the SAME colour would be infinitely more useful! I will have to remember this.</p> <p>Also @Angie - I thought I didn't need a 'palette' because I am moving into a season of high colour affinity and mixing. But you are right - though my closet might look liek a rainbow, I am actually very particular about the colours I choose - saturated earth tones, muted pastels, and a few neutrals. This is good for me to remember so i don't go get tempted to buy a new-to-me colour because the item is on sale.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140227 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:21:54 +0000 RobinF 2140227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting post and the responses too!&nbsp;</p> <p>For a long time I thought I had to have most colors in my closet - a wardrobe hole was most likely the lack of a certain color. I have and wear a lot of neutrals and the colors are just an accent. Lately I have been thinking about limiting the colors to make my closet more cohesive and mix-and-match, and also to make sure the colors are best with my newly gray hair. But I worry that I would get bored with only a few colors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140226 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:12:09 +0000 Bijou 2140226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to wear and enjoy most colours. I have my base colours of black, white, red, navy, leopard print, denim and blush as my neutrals, so adding other colours into that mix is pretty easy. I will have a colour theme each season and whilst I don’t stick to it perfectly, it means there are no closet orphans, as I develop colour complements.</p> <p>When I joined YLF I had very little bright colour and a wardrobe very strong on neutrals. I had some beige and grey which I am gradually eliminating from my wardrobe. I had so much black too, so whilst that is still very dominant it is now a support act for my colourful pieces. Before YLF I would rebel and buy a wildcard piece to liven up my wardrobe. The problem was that these were crazy purchases, a red sequinned dress comes to mind, in Finds. Now I buy and wear colourful items that are more practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140225 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:01:57 +0000 celia 2140225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Carla:)<br /> Yes, color absolutely factors in my wardrobe choices and organizing.<br /> I like a varied range of colors but unlike Angie I don't like to mix them together so usually I have different capsules with 2/3 colors.<br /> As I consistently buy the colors I like there is always something in my wardrobe that matches/color coordinates with any given acquisition.<br /> The downside of this is that whenever I see an item out there that is in ' my colors' I have to really rationalize buying it because although I know I will wear it and will fit my lifestyle probably I have that same item in my wardrobe already.<br /> I usually tend to buy teal, purple, cold burgundy, deep/emerald greens, brick red, millenial pink, most blues that are colder in hue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140211 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:41:47 +0000 Star (Lise) 2140211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never used to but in the past year or so have been developing a rust/olive based capsule with blush accents.&nbsp; I love being able to mix and match items so easily and will continue doing this in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140207 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:46:13 +0000 Jane 2140207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating to read, and yes I organise by colour too and think colour and item / style of clothing in the same proportion. I find it relaxing to think it through by colour and fun too. </p> <p>If I have an item that is out of sync with other items, it makes me feel uneasy when I open the doors to my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140205 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:40:30 +0000 Minaminu 2140205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RunCarla, good points! I find colour palettes very helpful as it can help mix and match lots of pieces. </p> <p>For a while, my wardrobe used be made with a palette of white, black, blues and navy and almost no patterns, I loved it but didn't reflect much of my personality and there little variety. This year I have been trying to purchase more white and I am planning to intriduce some pink and taupe, as and when I find the right piece :). At least that's the plan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140195 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:13:04 +0000 Anonymous 2140195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could manage colors in the wardrobe better than I do. I do try to limit them to the shades that look best on me, like only tomato red and watermelon in the red group,, citron and olive green but no emerald, etc. about the time a get rid of a color, I crave it. My sister has a good friend that limits her wardrobe to turquoise, purple and pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140190 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:28:42 +0000 Jessikams 2140190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors you’ve chosen. For a while I was doing this, and really enjoyed how easy it was to get dressed- and how neat and cohesive my closet looked! But then I got evacuated outta China b/c COVID and been living out of my suitcase for the past 6 months...which of course led to shopping for what I needed. And again b/c COVID, my heart wanted pretty colors and crazy patterns. So now my “wardrobe” is a heap of a mess around my suitcase but I am ok with things being a mess. This whole year is a mess! It’ll work itself out eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colour-in-my-closet-restricting-palette-and-mix-and-match-style#post-2140177 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:44:41 +0000 Gretchen 2140177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I definitely shop by color, and I keep track of what % of my wardrobe is contributed by each color. I find it helps me be deliberate in my shopping - is that 1 purple top the beginning of a capsule, a special wild card, or is it a future orphan since purple isn’t a current wardrobe color? </p>