There are so many different ways to wear colour that for some the concept can be a bit overwhelming.
Relax, we LOVE colour, and we’re here to help!
How to wear colour (and lift your spirits) in winter!
Here are 3 different ways to inject colour into your wardrobe resulting in a subtle to maximum impact!
And the good news is … most of the key components already exist in your closet!
1. Add an accent colour to your wardrobe basics
Neutrals are a fantastic foundation to build a wardrobe upon, but nothing lifts an outfit like a dash of colour.
- Start with a neutral colour base palette of say, black & white, navy & grey or beige & white. (Some of the easiest combinations to add colour to, and that you’re likely to have in your wardrobe already).
- Choose your favourite colour, one that stops you in your tracks, – or that you always lean towards when choosing flowers/ jewellery and just makes you feel amazing when you wear it.
- Incorporate this colour as a ‘pop’ of colour against the neutral. If you’re not ready to launch into a whole outfit, try an accessory first. A silk scarf tied around your neck, wrist or handbag is a great place to start. A statement shoe colour is such an easy trick here, or keep it subtle by using colourful shoe accessories such as laces and tassels.
2. The rule of Two's
Mixing two complimentary colours is a great way to create a cohesive look that won’t overwhelm you and will look very considered and intentional.
- Find colours that you love that also suit your complexion and introduce them via 2 elements of your outfit. For example, a scarf and co-ordinated shoe. Or a jumper and matching lip colour.
- They don’t need to be exactly matching, but should be of the same tone or colour base. The ‘same tone’ just refers to a lighter or darker version of the same colour that has had white, grey or black added to it. ‘Colour base’ refers to the underlying base colour of the colour such as ‘cool = blue’ or ‘warm = yellow’. The colour base is an easy way to group colours that work well together. Cool colours go with cool colours, warm colours go with warm colours. (An easy example of a different colour tone or base colour is Raspberry (blue ‘cool’ red) compared to Tomato (yellow ‘warm’ red). )
- If you’re not sure where to start to find colours that suit you, try going into a store and holding different colours up to your face and see how they affect the look of your skin, eyes and hair colour. You’ll probably notice some colours seem to really lift your appearance, whilst others might make you look (and feel) a bit drawn.
3. The new monochrome - colour from head to
Monochromatic dressing is most commonly used when referring to black & white dressing, but there is another more creative interpretation of this which uses variations of the same colour.
- Find a colour that you love and pick variations of it and wear them together. For example, light blue paired with a navy blue and then mid blue.
- Graduated colour can be so exciting and really beautiful when it’s done well. It’s also, not as common as sticking to ‘classic’ monochromatic colour combinations, and so it’s a great way to set your style apart from everyone else. Think of paint chips at the paint shop and you get an idea of how different colours linked by a common undertone work well together.
- Extend this concept a bit further by taking the more extreme variations at each end of the colour spectrum, but still based on the same base tone. Often seen in ‘block colour dressing’, this always works best when you play within these colour guidelines.
Why Italy is best when it comes to colour?
Our love of rich striking colour palettes has always been the driving force behind the habbot aesthetic and one of the key reasons we went to Italy to source our leathers from day one.
Due to the rise of fast (cheaper) fashion, it’s harder to find leather shoes in strong saturated colours that won’t fade or lose their colour. It’s more difficult and time consuming (and therefore more expensive) to make leathers that hold these types of colours really well which is why we insist on using the best Italian leathers for our shoes. To ensure you get longevity and value per wear from your colourful shoes we suggest you do too!
Our Best Colour Picks for the Season
How to wear color (and lift your spirits) in winter!
There are so many different ways to wear colour that for some the concept can be a bit overwhelming.
Relax, we LOVE colour, and we’re here to help!
Here are 3 different ways to inject colour into your wardrobe resulting in a subtle to maximum impact!
And the good news is … most of the key components already exist in your closet!
1. Add an accent colour to your wardrobe basics
Neutrals are a fantastic foundation to build a wardrobe upon, but nothing lifts an outfit like a dash of colour.
- Start with a neutral colour base palette of say, black & white, navy & grey or beige & white. (Some of the easiest combinations to add colour to, and that you’re likely to have in your wardrobe already).
- Choose your favourite colour, one that stops you in your tracks, – or that you always lean towards when choosing flowers/ jewellery and just makes you feel amazing when you wear it.
- Incorporate this colour as a ‘pop’ of colour against the neutral. If you’re not ready to launch into a whole outfit, try an accessory first. A silk scarf tied around your neck, wrist or handbag is a great place to start. A statement shoe colour is such an easy trick here, or keep it subtle by using colourful shoe accessories such as laces and tassels.
2. The rule of Two's
Mixing two complimentary colours is a great way to create a cohesive look that won’t overwhelm you and will look very considered and intentional.
- Find colours that you love that also suit your complexion and introduce them via 2 elements of your outfit. For example, a scarf and co-ordinated shoe. Or a jumper and matching lip colour.
- They don’t need to be exactly matching, but should be of the same tone or colour base. The ‘same tone’ just refers to a lighter or darker version of the same colour that has had white, grey or black added to it. ‘Colour base’ refers to the underlying base colour of the colour such as ‘cool = blue’ or ‘warm = yellow’. The colour base is an easy way to group colours that work well together. Cool colours go with cool colours, warm colours go with warm colours. (An easy example of a different colour tone or base colour is Raspberry (blue ‘cool’ red) compared to Tomato (yellow ‘warm’ red). )
- If you’re not sure where to start to find colours that suit you, try going into a store and holding different colours up to your face and see how they affect the look of your skin, eyes and hair colour. You’ll probably notice some colours seem to really lift your appearance, whilst others might make you look (and feel) a bit drawn.
3. The new monochrome - colour from head to toe
Monochromatic dressing is most commonly used when referring to black & white dressing, but there is another more creative interpretation of this which uses variations of the same colour.
- Find a colour that you love and pick variations of it and wear them together. For example, light blue paired with a navy blue and then mid blue.
- Graduated colour can be so exciting and really beautiful when it’s done well. It’s also, not as common as sticking to ‘classic’ monochromatic colour combinations, and so it’s a great way to set your style apart from everyone else. Think of paint chips at the paint shop and you get an idea of how different colours linked by a common undertone work well together.
- Extend this concept a bit further by taking the more extreme variations at each end of the colour spectrum, but still based on the same base tone. Often seen in ‘block colour dressing’, this always works best when you play within these colour guidelines.
Why Italy is best when it comes to colour?
Our love of rich striking colour palettes has always been the driving force behind the habbot aesthetic and one of the key reasons we went to Italy to source our leathers from day one.
Due to the rise of fast (cheaper) fashion, it’s harder to find leather shoes in strong saturated colours that won’t fade or lose their colour. It’s more difficult and time consuming (and therefore more expensive) to make leathers that hold these types of colours really well which is why we insist on using the best Italian leathers for our shoes. To ensure you get longevity and value per wear from your colourful shoes we suggest you do too!
Our Best Colour Picks for the Season
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