Happy Monday Blush Babes! Today I am going to share how to combine multiple neutrals like navy, brown, and black (or shades of gray) into one cohesive outfit!
THESE COLORS ARE NEUTRALS
To start, there is a common characteristic that bonds all three of these colors together even though they are very different. What is the bond, you ask?! All of these colors are neutrals (in the fashion world navy denim is a neutral)!
However, not all combinations of these colors are created equal!
THE 60/30/10 RULE
– When combining all three of these colors you want to choose which color you want your look to focus on the most. This color will account for 60% of your outfit! I choose my denim dress to be the focus color.
– Then, chose a second shade you want to showcase. This color will account for a smaller portion of your outfit, or let’s say about 30%! For me this was the light gray shade found on both my chunky scarf and purse!
– Last, but not least, choose your third color to wear and this will account for about 10% of your overall look! For this blog post this was the light brown color on my OTK boots!
So using the 60/30/10 rule will allow for you to wear multiple neutral shades and still look ultra chic!
THE CHOICE BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK
When combining all of these colors into one look you want to choose whether you want to mix light browns, grays, and blues or dark browns, blacks, and deep blues.
By choosing light or dark shades for all your colors this adds an additional cohesiveness to your outfit!
In this blog post I went with very light shades of grey, blue, and brown!
There you have it! All my style tips to combing all these gorgeous shades together! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day and thank you so much for stopping by Blush & Camo!
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xx Julianna
Dress- Gap, old, similar here; Boots and Bag- Charlotte Russe, linked in this post here; Scarf- H&M, linked in this post here
LOVE THIS! I am all about the neutrals. Those boots and that scarf are amazing. Might have to snag those boots if they are still available 🙂
Thank you so much Brooke! The boots are still available and would look amazing on you:) I hope you had a wonderful day!
xx Julianna
Those boots rock my world!!! Lovin’ that rule because it’s totally hard to combine all of those colors cohesively!! But you did it so well! Lovin’ the look Julianna!
Nadine
http://www.denimbeans.com
Aww thank you so much Nadine! You are the sweetest! I hope you had a wonderful day:) P.S these boots are under $50!
xx Julianna
I bought a denim dress over the summer, but was unsure if I would be able to wear it into fall… so glad you posted this because it’s all about what you pair with it! Love this!
Lauren
https://oliverstwistblog.com
Thank you so much, Lauren! I was dying to wear this dress past summer/spring season and just piled on the layers! I hope you had wonderful day gorgeous!
xx Julianna
This is such a great post, Julianna! I adore the outfit and your tips are so on point and make complete sense, thanks so much for sharing!
I hope you have an amazing day and start to your week, beautiful!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Thank you so much Jalisa:) Your kind words just made my day! I hope you also had an amazing start to your week as well gorgeous!
xx Julianna
I love your hair like this – it really brightens up your face! You look absolutely gorgeous and gave GREAT tips for wearing neutrals! Love the 60/30/10 idea!
Keep smiling!
Molly
http://www.stylemissmolly.com
Thank you so so much, Molly! I hope you had a wonderful start to your week and I am SO happy to hear you are feeling better!
xx Julianna
Love the way you styled this look, the boots and fringed bag are perfect.
Kim
http://www.buddhachicandbuttercream.com
Thank you so much Kim! Your kind comments mean so much!
xx Julianna
Absolutely stunning! Love the scarf and that cute ponytail!
-xo, Shell
https://acourageousbeauty.com/
Thank you so much, Shell! I hope you had a fabulous day!
xx Julianna
Wow, LOVED this post, Julianna! Such a great style technique that I will for sure be using myself!! Keep being fabulous!
Morgan
Thank you SO much gorgeous! I’m sending lots of love your way today!
xx Julianna
I love this outfit. You look amazing.
And you smile is so great.
xoxo,
https://camillajulie.looklab.dk/
Thank you so much Camilla, I hope you had a wonderful day gorgeous!
xx Julianna
Your hair is so cute like this! I love your OTK boots and how you layered them with socks. You’re so stylish. Cute dress.
https://laceandpearlsblog.com
Thank you so much gorgeous! That means so much coming from you!
xx Julianna
I’m definitely all about neutrals and you totally nailed this look! Also love how you added fringe to this look
http://www.wunderbliss.blogspot.ca
Thank you so much my beautiful friend!
xx Julianna