With neutral color wardrobe pieces, you can create dozens of outfit ideas.
Minimalist outfits are chic and sophisticated. But they can get a reputation for being boring. That CAN be true if you don’t follow a few style guidelines. Sharing how to make seamless outfits from just a few neutral color pieces. Similar to creating a capsule wardrobe. Let’s streamline your selections to create stunning looks!
How to Mix & Match a Neutral Color Palette
Layering Textures with a Neutral Color
Wearing neutral shades will be blah boring if you keep the pieces all the same material or all the same texture. It’s crazy how a look can transform just from mixing up the textures.
- All the (different material) feels! Literally. Keep that idea in mind when pulling pieces for your outfit. The pieces should FEEL different as you pull them out of the closet even with the same neutral color.
- Pair a satin top with a teddy bear sherpa coat with denim
- Wear a faux fur vest
Switch Up the Styles
Remember the menswear trend? To refresh your memory, you might wear an oversized boyfriend blazer and balance it with a feminine dress. Let’s try the same with all of the SAME neutral shades…
- Athletic pants with a button-down blouse
- Printed pants paired with a sporty sweatshirt
- Wide brim hat with a suede moto jacket
- Cashmere duster cardigan with denim
Neutral Shade Selection
Bring on the beige, cream, and brown! But, how?
- Closet: First things first – organize your closet by color. Easiest way to be ready to mix and match neutral color pieces because they’ll all be hanging together!
- Accessories: Add-in accessories of the same shades to make it the exclamation point of the outfit. That’s why I chose this Gucci disco bag to compliment my look (below). I also chose this necklace that is in the same palette.
- Shoes: Choose shoes that are the same shade, too! The boots (below) really make the outfit pop!
Start Small
Not feeling the head-to-toe neutral vibe yet?
- Try matching ONLY your shirt/sweater to your jacket. This will create a gorgeous first-impression of the neutral outfit but won’t be overwhelming.
- Make the majority of your look the same shade, but don’t worry if not every-single-piece is a part of that palette.
⬇️SHOP NEUTRAL WARDROBE STAPLES ⬇️
Always up for a “pop-O-pink“, but sometimes a neutral palette is the way to go. Are you inspired to try a minimalist neutral look?
Photography by Kailey Marie Photography
I’m loving everything about this look. You provided some really great tips in this post.
These are such fabulous outfits! I’ve always liked neutral colors. I might have to pick up some of these pieces.
OMFG can you please be my stylist!! I need some serious HELP!
I really struggle when trying to pick out more than a top with jeans, so I appreciate you giving some tips!
Neutral shades are always easy to mix and match with other pieces of clothing. I like how you styled your outfits. They are so chic and fashionable!
I LOVE those boots! And that first sweater looks so cozy I just want to cuddle up in it! Great looks!
You look awesome on that outfit! The colors suit you well. I will share this with my wife.
You had me at neural as nude is my favorite color right now. It pairs perfectly with tops and bottoms.
I really love this style. This is my kind of outfit too. Everything looks amazing together. You look great!
I need to revise my wardrobe a bit. I wear way too much of the same neutral shade it seems. Love the look, btw.
I love neutrals in my wardrobe. They always go well with everything and simply look elegant. I love the outfits you put together here!
This outfit is GORGEOUS! I really love all those color combinations. You look so stunning on this. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness, I absolutely love these colours and your whole outfit together. I’m usually all about blacks but, I might have to add some to my wardrobe.
You look great. I lean toward black and grey. I should try this type of combo
Your outfits are so lovely. I’m a big fan of neutrals. My wardrobe is basically a capsule collection of mostly black and neutral.
I don’t know how you manage to pull of neutrals without looking blah and boring. I always thought that too much of the same color scheme makes one appear huge, but you proved that wrong. Your suede boots are to die for, too! Thanks for the inspo, Glam Karen.