Neutral Basics Are Always In
Some things will always be in style. A red lip will always be classic, a signature fragrance will always be special and for us, neutral basics will always be chic. Whites, creams, beiges and yes even black are all favorite neutral tones in our book, or should we say in our closet. There’s something about these basic tonal colors that are so sophisticated and elevate any look no matter how you style them.
Even though fashion is always changing and new trends emerge in what seems like every five minutes (or less), these traditional colors will never not be in. Even if you’re not totally tonal, adding a neutral basic such as a blazer or even a scarf can instantly elevate any outfit. There are some essentials of course that we have in our arsenal that really nail this style.
As we mentioned, a neutral tone blazer is a great item to always have in your closet. You can style this for work, or play and the possibilities are endless. Style this Blake Long Blazer from The Drop over a hoodie and a pair of denim or leggings for a chic streetwear look that challenges the off-duty model style of Bella Hadid or Heidi Klum. It’s comfortable but even on your days off when you don’t feel like coordinating a whole look, adding this blazer will not only make you look put together, but make you feel like the ultimate boss that can conquer anything your day throws at you.
Another essentially neutral basic? This may surprise you, but we have to say that the sweater dress is an often overlooked piece but it’s a heavy hitter in our book. The sweater dress is a great option especially for this winter season. We still want to wear dresses with our heels and boots or even a pair of chic sneakers and a warm sweater dress is perfect for those chilly winter days. This women’s crewneck sweater dress is a loose fitting, straight cut dress that lands just halfway down the calves and has a 3⁄4 sleeve. It’s a flattering silhouette that is a great foundation for many different outfits. This winter we’re choosing to style this dress with knee-high suede boots and wool overcoat. All pieces in neutral tones of course.
Remember that hoodie we mentioned earlier? Yeah, that one. Well, hoodies are kind of notorious for being the ultimate casual item of clothing. Maybe even more so than your favorite pair of jeans. We kind of associate the hoodie sweatshirt with a lazy kind of person, or attitude. It’s that thing we throw on when we’ve kind of given up or we just need to run a quick errand. We want to change that narrative. Finding a good quality hoodie and owning a few in neutral tones can go from slacker casual to casual sophistication real quick. The Carhartt Clarksburg Pullover Sweat shirt may not be what comes to mind when we say “sophisticated hoodie,” but Carhartt is notorious for having excellent quality fabrics that won’t fade easily or pill, and we love their wide selection of neutral tone color options as well. You can easily elevate your hoodie game by styling one with a nice pair of pants, paired with an overcoat (or blazer) and a warm cashmere scarf. We doubt anyone will mistake your hoodie game for lack-of-caring ever again.
It’s easy to get caught up in the trends of 2022 and when we find ourselves having a hard time keeping up, we go back to the basics. These three items we talked about today are great for styling alone, with each other or even mixing and matching with your own personal statement pieces. Each of these items we recommend buying in a few different shades to keep ‘em guessing and to keep your casual style elevated, chic and sophisticated.