Beige from head to toe: Styling tips for fall and winter fashion
How to wear beige (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Beige total looks remain a wardrobe classic, but fashion is setting new rules for wearing them. Designers are moving away from monochrome outfits, suggesting combinations of beige with contrasting accents, different textures, and voluminous details. Stylist and expert of the Ukrainian Stylist Association, Mariia Shchutska, shared more insights exclusively.
Analyzing the Fall/Winter 2025/2026 and Spring/Summer 2026 fashion reveals a clear trend: total beige outfits have not disappeared, but they are no longer as dominant as in previous seasons. Designers now prefer combining beige with other colors and textures to create layered, dynamic looks.
For example, in Ferragamo, a total beige look is complemented by a leather belt with large pockets, breaking the monotony of the outfit and adding character.
How to wear a beige total look (photo provided by the stylist)
Chanel presented a knit three-piece suit, consisting of a pullover and a midi skirt in beige with black inserts, paired with a black cardigan. This again emphasizes that a total beige look can be combined with black and standout details, such as a burgundy bag and a flower on the cardigan.
How to wear beige (photo provided by the stylist)
At Bottega Veneta, the total beige look is quieter, serving as a calm base while textured materials take the spotlight. A voluminous leather trench draws attention, making beige a supporting element rather than the main focus of the outfit.
How to wear beige (photo provided by the stylist)
Why total beige is no longer the dominant trend
Change in trends
Fashion is cyclical: after several seasons of total beige, rich colors and textures are returning to the runway.
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Designers use color not only as a base but as part of a complex color composition, adding contrasting inserts, patterns, and textures.
Experimenting with texture
Previously, total beige appeared as a flat surface, but now it is showcased through textures: knits, leather, and suede.
How to integrate beige into your wardrobe today:
- Play with textures by combining silk, wool, and tweed
- Add contrast by pairing beige with dark or saturated shades
- Shoes can be neutral or contrasting to create balance
Thus, total beige outfits remain a classic, transforming under the influence of current fashion trends. The stylist recommends combining beige with different textures, materials, and contrasting details to refresh the look and make it modern.
Although total beige no longer dominates the runways, it keeps its status as a basic and versatile wardrobe element.
