FI and all, I wouldnt worry about other peoples associations with color, as long as it is in harmony with your coloring! Honestly, I'm tired of the "you must wear only dark neutrals to be taken seriously/dress for success" attitude. Our new congress reps proved otherwise

Suz, I never noticed blue in overabundance, as it works so well on you What about finding a painting or scarf to use as inspiration, like Rambling Ann did, for ideas?

Stereo cranked, Suz !

Suntiger, not sure I would change what I was wearing--just was blindsided by such strong associations with any color group, especially in another person's clothing, and wanted to know more about what people might be thinking.

Suz,, this is s fun thread with good ideas.
- moderation( don’t make too many rules)
- expand colors
- I like lisap’s reminder to think of the pieces themselves and not just colors
- like the ideas to consider some very different colors, maybe as accents. I need to remember this!

I have been adding more lilac/lavender — combing with burgundies- and also trying some more unusual pieces.
Have added some finds of things I tried, some of which worked and I kept!

The VB plaid is an example of color combo but the shirt was WAY too big and so it was not successful. The Rag and Bone blouse ( another pesky faux- faux animal print but to me it doesn’t really read as “ leopard “) is a great shorter length to wear untucked for higher- rise pants and skirts and can be tucked into high-waist items.

Oooh -- I love that Rag & Bone top, Unfrumped!

Sorry my phone autocorrected to Suzy!
I was not looking fo leopard nor for “ flicked” but the cut and neckline ( sort of a delicate mock- mock neck) are fun, and I have multiple pants ( including burgundy for tonal effects) and cardigans and toppers that already go with it.

Suz, I think this is a brilliant goal. Last year I set a goal of "no more black". Well of course I broke it and bought some black, but not as much as before and I enjoyed branching out to other colours. Now I have come back to black again and enjoying it again. Black is no longer my default colour and I have definitely upped by other than black footwear collection.

Ummlila has recommended some beautiful items and colours. I also love tourquoise, teal and tiffany blue - so those colours may be fun to add, still blue, but just a different shade.