Summer Fashion in 2011: Bold Colors or Shifting into Neutral

Hot pink, bright blue or sunny yellow, if these new bold colors popping up on the fashion scene are not quite right for you, then how about shifting your summer wardrobe into neutral? Crisp whites, sophisticated tans and cool grays, they are all the softer side of summer’s color palette whether they are worn head-to-toe or mixed together in muted combinations. Here are some ways to make the shift into neutral this summer:



Wear white jeans. Firstly, you have to find a pair of well-fitting white jeans to match any other neutral or even bright colored tops and jackets. Moreover, white denim can instantly give your warm-weather wardrobe a fresh look.





Wear white with white. Pairing white separates together is one of the newest trends in summer. Some designers even paraded white tailored shorts and matching jackets down the catwalk -- all parts of the sleek minimalist trend in neutral ensembles.



Build a wardrobe of neutrals. Keep your summer pieces to a minimum of two or three key colors - white, tan or gray - in basic pieces: one pair of jeans, one pair of capris, a long skirt, one jacket and several T-shirts or tops. Then you'll have ready access to neutrals that will blend with each other as well as other colorful items you already own.



Mix it all up. It is another sophisticated way to update your style quotient. One of the most popular neutral combinations on the summer scene: taupe with white or darker khaki and tan with ivory. Keep the darker color on the bottom for a more flattering silhouette.



Think texture. Neutrals don't have to be boring. Look for details like open-weave knits, lace, embroidery, pleats, ruching or fabrics with a little shine. Layered over a matching tank or tee, crochet cotton sweaters are a great way to transition from cool spring days to warm summer nights. Whatever you do, however, keep your neutral pieces light and breezy in soft fabrics like silky blends and cool cottons.



Add neutral accessories. Love the head-to-toe white look? Then give it even more of a "cool" summer vibe with tan accessories, such as a straw fedora or a camel-colored leather messenger bag, leopard printed sunglasses or flat-braided huarache sandals. Gold jewelry is the perfect accent for whites and tans, which sticks to silver for white and grays.

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