I am kind of giggling at the MK quote because it doesn't even really describe how I eat? 70% kale and 30% whiskey, now that is getting closer -- as a description of my closet too.

(Also I don't know much about Michael Kors but it seems to me that he thinks a wardrobe should be about 130% logos???)

Even though I came up with 70/30 on my own, I don’t like Michael Kors. He was mean to contestants on Project Runway. And then there’s his name. On Everything.

I find this such a fascinating discussion. Completely agree with Irina, Helena and Angie. If you have a high affinity for colour and pattern mixing, then having lots of colour and pattern in your wardrobe doesn’t make getting dressed difficult. Though grounding neutrals are essential.

La Ped, I think you and I have almost the exact same palettes! Though I call mine Autumn at the Beach.

Thank you for the shout out Carla and I love your color mixing in that outfit!

What I find harder is actually not having a spectrum of *proportions * or silhouettes. I am happy to mix all the colors in my palette together, but if a top is too long for a pair of pants, or a skirt is too boxy to wear with the shirt I wanted, then it throws me into a spin.

If you ever felt Michael Kors (or Nina Garcia) was unkind on Project Runway, remember this from Season 8 (aka "the Mondo/Gretchen season"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fate-sg2R70

And I agree about the giant logos. Yuck.

@Sarah D8 - that cracked me up!!!!

I haven't done the exercise of neutrals(which ones do I consider neutrals?) vs colors but know that I like and have a wide range of colors in my closet, and prints(mostly florals).
I usually fins it pretty easy to mix the colors in the outfits . My math is as follows:

the same black pants+ 5 different color tops= a work week of outfits

patterned blouse with 3 colors+ 3 different color bottoms= 3 different outfits

Plus I do enjoy suddenly 'finding' a new color combination in my closet.
I think I would have more trouble creating outfits with a closet full of traditional neutrals.

You all have really nailed the DYOT philosophy.