Fall wardrobe 2025: How to mix bold colors with timeless basics
How to wear bright colors in fall 2025 without ruining your look (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
A fall wardrobe doesn't have to consist only of dark or neutral shades. Combining basic pieces with bright statement ones is the best way to create a modern, stylish, and well-thought-out look. Ukrainian stylist Halyna Denysiuk shared which colors to wear this fall and how to combine them properly.
Fall is not only a season of rain, warm tea, and scarves, but also a great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe. But what to choose: restrained base tones or bold details that immediately draw attention?
In fact, there's no need to pit these approaches against each other because modern fashion offers a combination of them. That's what creates interesting, harmonious, and stylish outfits.
How to combine colors correctly (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Base colors: Versatility and elegance
A neutral base is the true foundation of a wardrobe. Gray, beige, cream, navy, or black are colors that combine easily with each other while never going out of style.
Base pieces include classic coats, simple sweaters, trousers, or skirts that you can wear every day without worrying about mismatched looks.
This type of wardrobe gives you freedom. Just a few thoughtful items can be mixed and matched dozens of ways, creating different looks for the office, weekends, or evening walks.
Base colors are the foundation of a fall wardrobe (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Bright eye-catching details: Individuality and mood
It's the bold details, however, that add style and personality. This could be a red bag, a green scarf, fuchsia-colored shoes, or earrings with colorful stones.
The main rule is not to overdo it. Combining one or two bright elements with basic items is stylish and doesn't overload the outfit.
Bright colors also affect mood. When it's gray outside, an orange bag or a yellow beret can make the day feel warmer, at least visually.
Bright colors should also be in your wardrobe (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
How to balance
The stylist advises following a simple rule: 70% basics, 30% highlights.
For example, if you wear a gray coat and a cream sweater, you can add a burgundy scarf or bold lipstick. That is enough to look striking without breaking overall harmony.
It's also worth paying attention to textures. Even if the colors are restrained, fabrics can add depth and style. Knitwear, cashmere, leather, or tweed make an outfit more interesting.
How to combine shades without ruining your look (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
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