Cropped cardigan, thrifted – similar shape, similar color
Maxi dress, courtesy Karen Kane
Espadrilles, gift - similar
Bracelets, Bibelot - similar look
Dragonfly necklace, Karin Jacobson
Earrings, Urban Outfitters (no longer available) - similar
Bag, Mid City Tote courtesy Foley + Corinna
If I need to create an outfit that is colorful, flattering, and fun, I almost always turn to jewel tones. Neutrals are eternally chic, but these rich tones make me feel elegant and pulled-together in a more vibrant, eye-catching way.
Are you a fan of jewel tones? Which ones work for your style and coloring?
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Is that a bra-strap friendly maxi dress I spy? They are so hard to find.
I love jewel tones. Emerald green works best for me, but wear them all. I love how you paired multiple colors here. I’m usually too timid to do anything but a single pop of color against neutral.
It IS bra-strap friendly! A bit low cut for me so I have to tape the neckline, but the straps are nice and wide.
u look great
3lin
Beautiful! And a wonderful outfit for summery but slightly cooler days. I LOVE the colors!
I love jewel tones. I have dark hair and fair skin and I think they are ideal for this combo. I especially like dark teal or turquoise.
I live in jewel tones–rich red, cobalt blue, deep emerald green, some purple. I’m fussy about prints and have only a few printed garments, so jewel colors are how I dress to feel festive. (The prints are in jewel colors, too….)
I adore jewel tones. They never go out of style for me. Deep greens, teals, and purples are my faves.
Love the deep vee and color of this dress, and the shoes you linked to look very cool. Never heard of that brand, but I do like.
I’ve learned to mix some of my similar solid pieces from following your blog. Where I live, it seems no one does it much? I always get comments when I put say teal and navy together, or a pink and a cranberry. Fun and easy, without all the matchy-matchiness!
Love this look! I have really been digging mixed pinks & reds here lately. As for jewel tones – shades of emerald green work wonders for my reddish hair.
Oh, yes – cobalt and teal are my favorite colors to wear but I get tons of compliments when I wear magenta too. I also have dark hair and eyes and fairly light skin so these deep, saturated colors really work on me.