Clothing Colors That Never Go Out of Style
Neon’s come and pastels go, but neutrals… are forever! If you’re wondering which clothing colors never go out of style, pay close attention!
Investing in timeless fashion is a style tip the pros swear by. There are some colors we cannot live without, these are the ones that are fashionable season after season.
Colors that never go out of style are sometimes called neutrals. Neutrals are black, white, gray, brown, navy & denim blue, and some off-whites & tans. These colors are timeless, easy to wear, and almost always look fashionable when combined with each other. They are truly evergreen.
Neutrals are always on-trend no matter what season or occasion.
If a color is currently trending, we can almost guarantee it won’t be around for too long! Most trending colors are fads that rightfully have their time in the limelight, then phase out pretty quickly. We always recommend snagging some tops or accessories in these colors without going too far overboard!
However, stock your closet with colors that never go out of style and keep those hints of trending colors on hand!
Curious about which colors we might be hinting at? Well, scroll down below as we divulge our top tips on how to create a foolproof wardrobe year after year! Here are some outfit tricks you don’t want to miss.
Variations of White are Classics
There’s one color scheme that is always in, regardless of the time of year. If you know, then you know! White and off-white colors are the core and base of almost every outfit.
There is a reason we always tend to reach for them! They are so easy to pair with each other, as well as with other colors on the color wheel.
What are some variations of white? Well, think of very light grays, eggshells, creams, and maybe light nudes.
Do you see the difference? Left: white - right: eggshell
Off-white colors hold their place in your wardrobe quite perfectly. They don’t come and go throughout the seasons, instead, they stick around for the long haul.
We can guarantee you have a good amount of off-white pieces within your wardrobe that you don’t plan on parting with any time soon! For this reason, these pastels never go out of fashion, they are consistent regardless of what style you gradually evolve into.
Think of interior decorating; when paint shopping, you will most likely prefer a pastel color. Anything you paint on your walls, you will have to look at a day in and day out for the next 5 or so years.
This is why we typically choose near-white because they are the best colors to commit to long-term. They never go out of style, regardless of the season or event.
Take it from the professional paint company CertaPro Painters! They highly suggest sticking with practical colors when looking to freshen up your walls. Their recommendations for painting your space stay within the gray, beige, and off-white color range. They state how you should always “choose a color palette that will never go out of style”.
Trends are fun! But they aren’t practical in the long run. This tip also relates to clothing colors! When choosing more significant clothing pieces, like a winter coat or button-down shirt, stick to a more white-ish color you won’t have a hard time pairing with other colors.
Black & Whites are Always in Style
The absence of color strikes a strong chord here. Sophistication, class, and elegance are what white and black can bring to an outfit. Black and white are considered “neutral”, like the off-white colors from the paragraph above and some of the following colors in this article. They are versatile and extremely effortless.
From weddings to funerals, a day at the office to a night on the town, white and black are the perfect option for any outing. These two don’t lose significance, nor do they fall out of style.
What makes white and black so timeless is how uncomplicated they make styling an outfit. These two offer a base that a lot of other color options don’t! Every color matches one or both options perfectly.
This is why we always suggest you stock your closet with pants, blazers, dress shirts, dress-down clothes, and socks in both white and black.
Black and white go with every other color.
Whether we use them as a backdrop for a trending color, or on their own as a statement, both black and white are incredibly important pieces to own. If we can suggest any two colors you should own that never have and never will go out of style, then we choose white and black all the way!
In the wise words of Christian Dior, “You can wear black at any time. You can wear it at any age. You can wear it for almost any occasion”.
Take it from fashion designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Coco Chanel, and celebrity Diane Keaton, black and white are the ultimate choices for anyone’s wardrobe. Significant then, significant now, and significant always.
Dark Colors are your Friends
Colors that are the darkest shade in their color range are the staples that we stand by. Anything too bright or vibrant can appear tacky unless they are the current “in” color and not paired accurately. However, most dark colors have been able to stay relevant throughout the years without becoming a fad!
Unsure of which colors to start with? Try out a dark blue, like navy. Dark gray is also an excellent option, or look at forest or olive.
A pro tip is to look at the primary colors on the color wheel and choose the darker shades of those colors. Darker colors appear more subtle and can usually be used in a variety of settings. These colors are more relevant and timeless than their lighter opposites.
Navy blue is by far the most classic dark color should have in your day-to-day clothing arsenal. It is easy to pair with most other colors and is always a great choice if you wish to make a good first impression.
In fact, navy blue is one of the best colors to wear as a suit.
Want to add in some trending colors? Well, if you’re looking to acquire some vibrant clothing options to add to your collection, check out our COLORBUX sock collection! We are currently obsessing over the on-trend sky blues and pumpkin oranges. Browse here!
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Your Natural Color Scheme
When looking to see which colors are timeless, remember to count in your own coloring! Depending upon your skin tone and undertones, and your hair & eye color, the colors that stick around in your wardrobe might differ from ones in others.
That is okay! Just because your timeless colors don’t quite match up with everyone else’s doesn’t mean they aren’t fashionable or stylish.
The most important fashion advice we can give you is to feel comfortable and confident in your outfit. If you don’t love the color, then don’t wear it!
Choose clothing colors you think fit you best and follow our guides for matching colors to skin tones for more information to discover which colors might look best on you!
Browns and Other Evergreen Colors
There is one more classic color you can always count on to save your outfit (and possibly your day): Brown.
Most browns are very easy to wear. And by that we mean they suit most people’s skin tone and mix and match well with other colors.
Think of leather accessories like belts and shoes – they almost always look great, especially in combination with navy, white or black. Looks like that never go out of style which makes them timeless classics.
You can accent brown with almost any other color. Brown will never go and has never been out of style | Socks: Very Cherry
For some people, it might be difficult to wear a lot of brown, though. Maybe even for you. But, this is something you’ll just have to find out for yourself. You might find that brown is your new favorite color. We suggest giving it a try.
The same goes for tan, beige, sand, and nude. These color categories are all variations of brown varying either more to the yellow or the red side of the color wheel.
They are evergreen because they resemble natural skin tone (the same goes for darker brown) and can therefore never be “out of style”.
As you can see, colors that are great choices all year round are those that you see every day and are used to seeing everywhere you look.
Why Are These Colors Always in Season?
As you might have noticed, all the colors we noted in this article are very abundant in nature. This is actually the trait that makes a color a “neutral” in the eyes of a fashionista.
From the blues of the seas to the dark green of the forests, from the darkest shades of the night to the lightest colors (white) of the day, the colors we see all the time in nature are the ones that are easiest to wear.
If you’re ever unsure what to wear or simply don’t know what is currently trending, go for either black, white, gray, brown, navy, denim, off-white, or beige variants. If you wear those colors or palettes consisting of them you’re bound to have an outfit that is on point and definitely not out of style.
Fun fact: At least one or two of the aforementioned colors are usually in season. Think of the current trend of white shoes. Everyone is wearing blue jeans and white sneakers nowadays, right?
Although we do list different colors above that are timeless, if the color you love didn’t make the list, it doesn’t mean it isn’t a great color to wear. You are allowed to wear whatever you want to. Don’t allow anyone else’s opinions to tarnish your own. And definitely never let fashion trends dictate what you shouldn’t wear.
Now that you know which colors are always in style you might want to learn how to mix and match them with other colors to always get the perfect outfit, right? If so, we suggest reading up on our article on the 10 Golden Rules for Color in Fashion.
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