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Anyone else craving color?

Gigi

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I'm usually a neutrals girl, but gosh, I've been craving color so much lately! Red especially. And bold patterns are calling my name--I'd love a skirt with a colorful pattern. I'm thinking that this is an emotional reaction to feeling depressed due to virus restrictions. I am always drawn to bright colors when I need stimulation and a pick-me-up.

Anyone else craving things that seem atypical for your style?

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delurked

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I’m definitely looking for color. Red is great for going into holiday. I am hoping for more berry and cobalt to enter my life. My wardrobe has gotten pretty dark and more neutral than I prefer.

It makes sense that color appeals in our lives right now.

MsMaven

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Yes! For over a year now I’m looking for more color. Enough of neutrals. OK bottoms in neutral are good, but I want color on top and in footwear as well. I’m not sure why this yearning at this stage of life, but right now I want a rainbow of all colors.

Runcarla

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Yup!

Gigi

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Ha, looks like I'm not the only one!

delurked, I hadn't thought about the additional context of the holidays coming up. That probably plays a role too!

MsMaven, I'm looking for colorful footwear as well! Have you found any interesting shoes?

Runcarla, your succinct response lets me know I'm in good company!

Joy

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Me too. I am trying to wait until December to wear red and metallics ( sort of pre holiday). I am kind of enjoying putting together outfits of mixed neutrals. Today I am wearing taupe, black and grey and wearing these pieces together is new to me. Yesterday I took a break from neutrals and wore fall colors...an orange dress with a scarf that had orange and coral flowers with tan leaves and tan boots and a long burnt orange cardigan.
It makes things easier that retail has almost no warm colors right now. No temptations.

Gigi

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Joy, I agree that sometimes not being able to find what you want at retail can be a blessing in disguise!

nuancedream

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Yes, indeed! I consciously wear bright colors and patterns at this time of the year given that I live in Seattle. The pandemic and resulting restrictions have intensified that desire. Also, while I love a good neutral, I am getting tired of seeing a plethora of oatmeal/toast/milk colored offerings at the retail level. Enough!

Lynne

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Like the others said I think we're all craving joy, and nothing says happy like colour :).

Stagiaire Fash

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A friend recently introduced me to this company that specializes in color. She says the quality is good (and I trust her on quality). Their site is organized by color, and if you’ve “had your colors done”, you can shop by season. I know I’m a summer, but I haven’t looked at those charts in a couple decades. I was surprised to see the shade of pink I’ve been slowly adding is right there, front and center of the summer section. It’s called ice pink. They mostly have solids, but some print accessories, tops and dresses too. Anyway, take a look, see what you think. https://www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/us

Minaminu

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I am a neutral girl as well but I have been also eyeing some colours, particularly pink and lavender!

Anonymous

Absolutely the opposite! My wardrobe is very colorful and suited my very public BC19 life, but it feels all wrong now- as does that old lifestyle. I'll probably consign/donate at least half of my clothes and nearly all my accessories. I want my life and wardrobe to be very simple and quiet these days.

Sisi

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Oh, yes, I always crave colour. It is not atypical for my style because "happy colours", as I call them, help me feel better in general and especially during our dreary, foggy Autumns. White has the same effect.

Bijou

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This year I have embraced colour as a way to lift and lighten my mood. I am embracing it. Whilst I will always love black, it is having a bit of a rest with me at the moment or being mixed with brights.

Irina

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Interesting, I haven’t thought about it. I looked on my 2018 & 2019 Pinterest boards and found that I added 2 or 3 items in non-neutral colors per year. I bought more color items in 2020 pre-COVID-19, remember being somewhat bored with my palette. But I reverted to the safety of neutral colors.

Janet

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I have been eyeing this top in one of these two colors, but I think it may be too long and tunic-y on me. Every so often, I get a little itch for that magenta/fuchsia color and spring for something (always a top) in it. I wear the color well but it’s more of a statement than my usual colors. Still, it’s sometimes fun to scratch that itch with an inexpensive piece.

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always trying

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After seeing myself in my videos and zoom< I am realizing my casual wardrobe is way too black white and beige. Need to add color to thatr. I have some very nice color pieces in my dressier items.

nemosmom

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Me too. I feel drawn to lighter, softer colors. I have way too much dark green in my closet.... I have been adding cognac/camel and teal/denim blue. Not really what I would consider "colorful", but certainly more than what I usually wear.

Bonnie

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Almost every item I added to my wardrobe this year was in a bright color. After a couple of years of sticking to a neutral palette, I felt ready to add color and it was fun!

Angie

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I crave colours ALL THE TIME. But that is typical

I am MORE colourful and patterned than ever this year. I find colours highly emotive and I am very affected by it. My way of lifting my spirits, finding energy and calm, keeping the fire in my belly, staying positive, and finding harmony and organization in chaos.

Enjoy the change, Gigi! Follow those feelings....

I bought and am wearing corduroy bottoms this year.....the sky is falling down...

Tanya

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Sam here, Gigi. I am spending 90% of my time in loungewear, working from home, and have started swapping neutral loungewear tops with bright tees or sweaters. I am gravitating towards cobalt, bright purple and bright green. Some deep reds will probably be next with the holidays.

I think it is a great way to cheer up, especially with receding light.

Cardiff girl

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Oh yes!I went through a mad yellow phase this year,the brighter the better.l would never have worn yellow until this year ,l guess I needed the psychological boost of its bright,sunny cheeriness .

LaPed

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I have noticed my palette shifting but it seems to be going lighter, not brighter. The lightest earth tones -- ecru, sage and terra-cotta -- are all catching my eye. I think, when life was more public, these colours felt too soft and vulnerable to be my daily armour. But they are great "domestic" colours -- and in fact they do jive much better with my home's palette than my usual (black/navy/charcoal) choices do. Most years, I get very excited about bright reds this time of year, but they feel a little off against warm earthy neutrals (I know some people wear red and gold/tan brilliantly, but it feels a bit too much to me). Rust, cinnamon, and oxblood are where my reds seem to have gone.

Gigi

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nuancedream, I too feel as if the offerings at retail are pretty bland with regard to color.

Lynne, you're certainly right--we're all looking for joy right now.

Fashintern, I like the concept of shopping by season. I'll check out the link!

Minaminu, lavender is a favorite color of mine. I hope you find what you're looking for in that color.

suntiger, I bet you will feel better once you donate all the extraneous clothes. Sounds like you have a big closet edit on your hands!

Sisi, I often turn to brighter colors in dreary months also. This year I'm feeling the urge for color much earlier than in previous years.

Gigi

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Bijou, I am trying to warm up to the idea of mixing black with brights. Sometimes it feels very loud to me. My eye needs adjusting.

Irina, adding color is definitely a way to shake things up if you feel bored with your closet! But it sounds like neutrals have your heart.

Janet, I am a sucker for that magenta color too! I found a cashmere sweater in a similar shade last year and love it, although it's already falling apart (cheap cashmere, alas).

always trying, good point about Zoom. I can look very washed out with neutrals online and am trying to wear more color there too.

nemosmom, I love dark green! I have only one piece and would like more. Cognac is another one of my all-time favorite colors. I would like to pair it with red.

Gigi

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bonnie, high five! We are on the same page for sure.

Angie, when I wrote the post I figured you'd chime in, since color is really your thing! It's amazing what a powerful effect color can have on us. I'm definitely listening to these feelings...it's just a matter of pinpointing which colors to pursue. I feel a bit like a kid in a candy shop at the moment!

Tanya, I was big on yellow last year, for the same reason as you: I needed the "sunniness" of it. Before that, I never cared for yellow.

La Ped, interesting to read about the reasons you are going lighter but not brighter. I too love rust and cinnamon.

Lynne

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FashIntern, I've recently ordered some items from Kettlewell, and most things are on long back-orders. I'll review and post as soon as I get them. I find the colour system (soft summer for me) pretty much flop-proof and I love that it helps everything to plays together nicely. Plus, lazy :).

Stagiaire Fash

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Lynn, thanks! I’m looking forward to hearing what you think. I’ve never seen any of their items live & in person.

Jane

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I am not really feeling the need for bright colour, but rather muted tones. I have a particular concern about wearing any bright reds at this moment, it is not a colour I wear a lot of but feel quite averse to it at the moment! Red has some negative emotional connections for me, so I am giving it a wide berth this year!

Gigi

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Jane, color is so personal! I'm glad you're listening to yourself and taking a step away from red. I will buy all the red pieces instead, ha ha. Red has been particularly attractive to me lately.

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