By Jessica Pigza
While I enjoy thumbing through a fashion magazine or getting my fill of looks from the red carpet, emulating those looks is a pretty hard task. The price tags alone are definitely not in my budget, but the functionality of most of those items, in my reality, although beautiful, are just ridiculous. I have kids, I’m always on the go and I hate to admit that function sometimes wins over fashion.
I have found however, one aspect of the runway that is easy and affordable for everyone to have a piece of….the colors! Fall is all about color, deep, rich color and color is something that anyone can be on trend with. Sometimes it can be as simple as shopping from your own closet or buying that one piece that can make your whole outfit pop. Below are my top five favorite colors of the fall that are currently on trend. Mix and match and see what you can come up with. You might be surprised on what you didn’t even know you liked.
1. Bright Red
Yes, I know this is an exceptionally bold color and one not everyone feels comfortable wearing. To be honest, I’m not a big fan of wearing red. I don’t know why it scares me but it does so I’m going to start small with a necklace or scarf. A shirt that has a pattern or even a shawl could also be an easy way to bring this bold color into my wardrobe.
2. Green
I never get sick of this color and I’m so excited to see it sticking around for the fall. Because this is one of the “it” colors for the fall it’s available in so many different styles and shades. Olive pants and jackets act as a great neutral while darker greens look great with a medium wash jean.
green floral cold shoulder top
3. Dusty Pink/Blush
I am in love with this shade of pink! This is the perfect color going into fall and because it can also act as a neutral, it can be paired with more than you think. Try mixing it with olive green pants from above or jeans with an olive green jacket.
4. Metallic
I love the way metallic items can add a touch of shimmer and pop to an outfit. Like the color red, it can be a little intense to go with an all over metallic look, but adding in this trend as a cute shoe or purse can be just the right amount.
gold metallic flat
metallic crossbody purse
5. Floral
Okay so I know floral is not technically a color but it is so pretty and has the power to combine a bunch of the beautiful fall colors. Florals from the spring are now morphing into these bolder florals for the fall and I can’t help but love them. The best thing about florals is they come in so many different pattern sizes so there’s something for everyone. Not ready to totally commit to a full floral print? Try adding a scarf to a simple color top to add some interest.
split-neck floral printed blouse
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About Jessica
Jessica is a military wife, married to her husband Nate of 14 years, and stay at home mother to three energetic and fearless children, Sophia, Brandon and Rachel. Originally from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the military life has given her a chance to live all over the United States and meet many amazing people along the way.
Fall 2017 GYPO Style Challenge News
Registration for the Fall 2017 GYPO Style Challenge opens on Friday, September 1st. You’ll have your fall trends shopping list in hand to take advantage of Labor Day sales. We’ll be styling some of Pantone’s Fall 2017 colors plus a few of the trends mentioned in this post including metallics, olive and fall florals!
Here are a few details for this fall’s capsule wardrobe builder:
- Includes 25 days of mix and match fall outfit ideas
- Trends styled include embroidery, velvet, olive, navy, burgundy, fall florals and knotted belts
- Get the fall trends shopping list, daily mix and match outfit ideas delivered to your inbox and personal style support in our private Facebook group for just $39 – a small fraction of what a personal stylist would cost!
If you’ve never joined me for a Style Challenge yet, fall is THE best time to do it! This is our biggest challenge of the year. Learn more at stylechallenges.com.
Be sure to sign up for my mailing list to receive special sneak peek fall outfits and style tips just for subscribers. These won’t be shared on the blog! You’ll also be the first to know when registration is open.
Getting my pretty on with Jo Lynne Shane, Style Elixir, and A Little Bit of Everything.
I Feel Pretty Link Up
It’s the day of the week at GYPO where we celebrate what makes us feel pretty. Whether it’s a new outfit, hairstyle, or makeup, the I Feel Pretty link up is about anything and everything that makes your life prettier. Even if you’re not a blogger, you can still play along. Just tell me what made you feel pretty this week in the comments.
