With a lifetime career as your wardrobe support act, black, white and grey are beyond adept at what’s essentially their default mode: be as non-descript and nonchalant as possible. From t-shirts to knickers, a whisper here or there comes easily to this troupe of neutrals; but who wants to spend their entire existence laboring away behind the scenes?
Cue the spotlight: we’ve rounded up slew of showstoppers shaking off their tonal roots this season.
Shine On
Simple turns sublime with a bit of sheen. Catch that winter sun in a shimmery fabric – the seamless way to lift dark winter basics or dress up denim.
Rescu. Tip: Be sure to match them back with matte fabrics to ensure all eyes are on them only.
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Witchery Foil Boucle Knit, $129.95
Witchery.com.au
Needle & Thread Grid bead-embellished chiffon top, $181.54
Net-a-porter.com
J. Crew Origami wrap-effect metallic tweed mini skirt, $159.75
Net-a-porter.com
H&M Short-sleeved blouse, $29.95
hm.com/au
Texture Play
Eschew flat fabrics for something a little more tactile – think lace, boucle, shearling and appliques. Layer together for the ultimate in touch-ability; they all love each other equally, so don’t be shy to play matchmaker.
Rescu. Tip: Make sure you’re mixing textures, not matching – you’ll bulk your silhouette otherwise.
Country Road Textural Bomber, $149
countryroad.com.au
H&M Wool blend biker jacket, $89.95
hm.com/au
H&M Short jacket, $59.95
hm.com/au
Derek Lam Embellished sleeveless crepe top, $1,992
net-a-porter.com
Iro Doan macramé lace-paneled crepe bomber jacket, $457.45
Net-a-porter.com
Seed Wool Blend Belted Cardigan, $169.95
seedheritage.com
RAVN Knitted shearling jacket, $773.65
Net-a-porter.com
Self-Portrait Panelled sleeveless lace midi dress, $490
matchesfashion.com
3.1 Phillip Lim Guipure lace-paneled cotton-blend sweatshirt, $573.76
net-a-porter.com
Clean Lines
A modern silhouette needn’t be without a little personality. Look for niche details to lift your essentials away from the norm; wrap details, marled fabrics and high to low necklines all sit enough left of centre to feel beyond the basic.
Rescu. Tip: Layer your neutrals together for a fresher take on tonal.
Dannii Minouge For Target Petites long sleeve drape detail dress, $69
target.com.au
Witchery Monroe Long Coat, $449.95
Witchery.com.au
H&M Marled top, $49.95
hm.com/au
Marcs Double Faced Coat, $229
Marcs.com.au
H&M Bouclé coat, $79.95
hm.com.au
Country Road Funnel Neck Coat, $399.00
countryroad.com.au
Seed Off Shoulder Knit Sweater, $149.95
seedheritage.com
Seed Longline Vest, $169.95
Seedheritage.com
Seed Wrap Over Knit, $99.95
seedheritage.com
David Lawrence Checked Poncho, $299
davidlawrence.com.au
