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Accessorizing 101: Using Your Accent Colors

A well-built wardrobe is founded on neutrals. But a wardrobe of only neutrals can feel boring. This is where your accent colors come in—they are the secret weapon to inject personality and energy into your outfits without overwhelming your look.

What Are Accent Colors?

In your seasonal color palette, you have your "best" colors, your "good" colors, and your "neutrals." Your accent colors are typically the brightest, most vibrant shades in your palette. They are too powerful to be worn head-to-toe but are perfect in small doses to create a focal point.

How to Use Accent Colors in Accessories

• Handbags: A brightly colored handbag is a classic way to use an accent. A Deep Winter can liven up a black-and-white outfit with a fuchsia clutch. A Warm Autumn can make a neutral brown outfit pop with a splash of deep teal.
• Shoes: A pair of shoes in an accent color can be a fun, unexpected touch. Imagine a Light Spring in a simple cream dress with bright coral flats, or a Cool Summer in a gray suit with soft berry-colored heels.
• Scarves and Jewelry: These are the easiest ways to experiment. A scarf, necklace, or pair of earrings in one of your best accent colors, worn close to the face, can instantly brighten your complexion.

The key is balance. Use one, or at most two, accent pieces at a time and let them be the star of the show. By strategically deploying these powerful shades, you can make even the simplest outfit look intentional, stylish, and uniquely you.