Fashion Has No Rules
But Maybe There Are Some Guidelines

When I was growing up, I remember there were a few key fashion rules we always followed. Never wear white after Labor Day. Never mix polka dots and stripes. Never wear brown and black together. Match your belt, bag and shoes.

It seems silly to think of these things as steadfast rules we all followed. But they were! Clearly these do not apply anymore. And thank goodness for that! Where would we be without winter white or pattern mixing? You should wear what makes you feel great. Period. I will never waiver from that philosophy.

Still, there are lots of people who feel overwhelmed by the notion that there are no longer rules in personal style. It’s sort of like trying to choose what to eat at a Cheesecake Factory. The options are limitless and seemingly impossible to navigate. Many questions seem to center on how to put colors together so let’s address that head on.

Colors like white, black, brown, navy, cream and tan are all neutrals. Some people *raises hand* also believe some prints (like leopard) are neutrals. Neutrals go with literally everything. They go with each other and with other colors. Black and tan? Yep. Navy and millennial pink? For sure. Camel and neon green? You betcha. Do not be scared of neutrals! They make outfit assembly very easy.

When you start to get into the saturated areas of the color wheel, it gets slightly more challenging but still, it all goes back to what YOU find aesthetically pleasing. You can stay on the same side of the color wheel with your choices (blue + aqua + purple or pink + red). I think the boldest combinations sprout from putting together colors on opposite sides of the color wheel (blue + cherry or purple + orange).

My personal aesthetic has been hovering around neutrals for a while. But I love the way some people play with colors. So if that’s what speaks to you, take some cues from the people whose experimentation resonates with you.

Fashion is meant to be fun! Explore and experiment. That’s how you find a personal style that stands out.

Dress Anine Bing (purchased second hand) | Blazer Mango (similar) | Boots Stuart Weitzman (purchased second hand) | Bag Anthropologie (Similar) | Sunglasses Ray Ban (purchased at a JuJu sidewalk sale)