How to Combine Neutrals.

Neutral outfits are easy to mix when you pay attention to contrast, texture and a few repeated colours. Start with the black, white, cream, grey and brown pieces already in your wardrobe.

1. Mix light and dark

Pair cream with black, white with brown, or light grey with charcoal. The contrast helps each piece stand out and gives a simple outfit definition.

Try it today: Wear a cream sweater with black trousers, then finish with black loafers.

2. Give similar shades different textures

White and cream can work beautifully together. A smooth cotton shirt, textured knit and tailored trousers give the outfit interest without adding another colour.

The shades don’t need to match exactly. Try them together in daylight and see whether you like the combination.

Try it today: Layer a cream cardigan over a white tee.

3. Repeat a colour in the finishing details

Brown shoes and a brown bag can connect a light outfit. Black loafers can repeat the black in your trousers or jacket.

You don’t need a matching set—similar tones are enough.

Try it today: Choose one accessory that repeats a colour you’re already wearing.

Put it into practice

Start with a white tee and cream trousers. Add a camel cardigan, brown loafers and your everyday brown bag. The light shades form the base, the knit adds texture and the brown accessories bring it together.

Swap in pieces you own and keep the combinations you enjoy wearing.

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