Fashion

[vermint]

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@Nonametoday wrote:

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@vermint wrote:

To answer the question...black is my major neutral, especially on the bottom. For tops, I like color, sometimes mixed with black, sometimes with other colors.

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@vermint 

I like that combination but I am trying to do more black atop and white or beige/tan/taupe bottoms.  I am top heavy and the black atop makes me appear smaller on top and the lighter colors on bottom make my derriere look more plentiful.

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@Nonametoday  I'm exactly the opposite--bottom heavy. I do occasionally wear white or tan pants, but only if they are a heavy-enough fabric to not show my lumps/bumps. I also make sure my top covers my entire tush if I'm wearing white bottoms...just in case, lol!

[shoptilyadropagain]

All my pants, shorts and capris are my neutrals....black, khaki, dark denim, navy and my tops are coordinating tops to wear with them.  I'd say black is more prevalent though.

[jonbon]

Winter -- black (and denim); Summer -- dark navy, some white, some black (and denim)

[CANDLEQUEEN]

Black and Brown. Brown look so much better on me though, as I am warm toned.....My husband said that I wear way too much black in the winter time. I tend to not wear much black or brown in the summer months, more colors and white, and navy, etc.......

[Tinkrbl44]

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@ECBG wrote:

My major neutral color is black.  To me navy is a "color" and can't be mixed as easily.

Some coloring needs navy to be the main neutral, black can be harsh on their complexion.

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@ECBG 

Black is also mine .... years ago I wore a lot of navy, but unless you have pieces from the same dye lot, it's almost impossible to match the shades exactly.  I once heard a designer (can't remember who) say there are about 50 different shades of navy, also affected by the fabric used.  Finally explained why I had so much trouble matching navy blue pieces.

[jonbon]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@ECBG wrote:

My major neutral color is black.  To me navy is a "color" and can't be mixed as easily.

Some coloring needs navy to be the main neutral, black can be harsh on their complexion.

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@ECBG 

Black is also mine .... years ago I wore a lot of navy, but unless you have pieces from the same dye lot, it's almost impossible to match the shades exactly.  I once heard a designer (can't remember who) say there are about 50 different shades of navy, also affected by the fabric used.  Finally explained why I had so much trouble matching navy blue pieces.

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You are correct about navy, and I am very particular about making sure that my items match or at very least look good together (I'm never trying to make things look like a suit or anything like that, unless they are pieces made to go together.) There are definitely many shades of navy, but holding them next to each other I can tell whether they harmonize with each other; some look terrible together, and others may be lighter or darker versions of the same shade. Much of what I own is from Talbots--their "indigo" is the deep navy that I prefer, so I am always on the lookout for deep, dark navy shoes and accessories. To my eye, even different washes of denim look better or worse with different shades of navy, so I take that into account as well.

[RedTop]

Since retiring, I buy my pants and shorts in only denim, navy and black.  I wear black or white tank tops and shirts at home.  I have navy, berry, black, teal, and white shirts I wear with pants to appts and grocery shopping.   

I keep it simple and cheap, as I HATE to spend money on clothes!