How to Wear Tone on Tone

Hat: Albertus Swanepoel for Target via Goodwill | Vest: H&M | Sweater: Banana Republic via Goodwill | Blouse: Relativity via Goodwill | Pants: LOFT | Heels: Nine West via Goodwill | Rings: Banana Republic/Charming Charlie | Necklaces: American Eagle

As I mentioned on Twitter/Facebook a few weeks ago, I am not a pink polish type of gal. I’m not even really a super colorful outfits type of gal. If you could look at my closet, you’d see 70% neutrals and probably 30% color. But after seeing an editorial spread in a January magazine of (very) colorful outfits, I decided to take a risk. After all, it’s the new year, so why not try something new?

The key to wearing similar color tones all in one outfit is just that: stick to similar color tones. You don’t want to wear items that are the same shade, otherwise you’ll look like a pink or blue monster. Adding different tones gives depth to your outfit. Here I paired different shades of pink, cream, and fushia—and they all work together!

I must admit that the end result was something I loved. Would I have ever put these pieces together — all in one outfit—without grabbing some magazine inspiration? Probably not. Ever. But I’m glad to know that I can be proven wrong. Bring on the color, 2013!

CaitlinWilson (25 Posts)

Caitlin Wilson is the founder and editor of Re-Mix-Her, a personal-style and fashion blog. Caitlin graduated with a degree in professional writing, with concentrations in public relations and Biblical languages, from Taylor University. She works at Litfuse Publicity Group as the Chick of All Trades (social media coordinator and publicity assistant), and she also works as a freelance writer and editor. When she isn’t found browsing Pinterest at a local coffee shop (with an iced coffee in hand), she’s either shopping, thrifting, or hanging out with family and friends.