Create28 / Neutrals

Neutrals are my love language right along with solids. These are my comfort and where I’ve spent much of life style-wise. It wasn’t until I started blogging that I began to branch out into more colors and patterns. After patterns came pattern mixing and my world was turned upside down. Although I love all of those, I’m beginning to realize that basics are just where I fit best and what makes my life easy when I’m getting dressed.

This look just makes me feel confident, content and happy. Why? Because it’s not overworked but it’s put together. Don’t get me wrong, I {we all} need some patterns and jazzy stuff to spice up our wardrobes but for a quiet introvert like me, solids and neutrals are soothing and peaceful to me. A good structured neutral look exudes confidence. That is the place I’m looking for in my style.

Putting navy and camel together seems very classic and practical. It wasn’t until recently I thought to add a little grey. Pop! That was a deal maker…Previously I would have worn a statement necklace instead of this patterned grey scarf. Either one makes for a great basic neutral look.

And from the Create28 archives {February 2015} was a neutral look I featured during that series.

 

Originally, these were my neutral looks for this post. It’s funny how I thought these pants fit until I saw the pictures. I’m rethinking their place in my wardrobe. I would love your input. Keep or not?

We love seeing everyone’s looks on Instagram. Don’t forget to post yours with the hashtag #create28winter17.

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Tomorrow Whitney is up with polka dots. Love the dots. All the DOTS!

Hope you day is FAB and not just neutral!

Carrie ~ xoxox

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  • I love neutrals for this same reason - simple, but they just come off as so chic and polished. Love this camel + navy combo, and it's lovely with the scarf too!
    • Thank you, Anne! FYI - your style is super inspiring to me!
  • I woke up this morning unsure of what I was going to wear today for my presentation, nothing too fancy, and reading this I know exactly what I am going for. I hope you don't mind me copying the camel and navy color scheme. Thanks for the inspiration girl. bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca
    • This made my day + you post on Instagram just made me smile! You are so lovely!
  • Jodie Filogomo
    I have to admit, I'm more of a bright color girl, but it's nice to have variety and change it up occasionally!! Maybe I wore neutrals like this most of the time when I was working---so now I'm rebelling? Ha ha! Anyways, about the pants---I know what you mean. I have a couple pair like this and I wonder if I should alter them. But then I decided it was nice to have some variety in my closet, so not everything is too form fitting. jodie www.jtouchofstyle.com
    • I can totally see that Jodie! You look great in brights too! Good point on the variety for pants. I'm still thinking it through on these pants.
  • Emily Green
    This post perfectly sums up my thoughts on neutrals, too! Love navy and camel together, especially with those booties and that scarf. I also like the fit of the pants, especially if with a fitted top:)
    • Thank you, sweet one!
  • I tend to wear colors more than neutrals. This is a great color combo and looks perfect on you!
  • ADA
    You always wear neutrals perfectly Carrie. I especially love that first outfit. The beige gold sweater is a must have. Looking great. You guys are rocking this challenge, so far. I hope you join my Thursday Moda linkup which goes live every Thursday. Come share your awesome style with me and my readers. Thanks and enjoy the weekend! Ada. =) http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2017/02/thursday-moda-50-collaboration-5.html