What do you need in
your closet for
Winter 2020/21?
by Ramsey Fulmer, FFD's Fall 2020 Fashion Intern.
Do you have too many clothes in your closet?
Do you swap out your closet when the
seasons change?
Is your closet organized by season?
Here are some tips to help you decide what staple pieces
you need in your closet this Winter.
Color
The Pantone “Fashion Color
Trend Report” is your guide
to colors for 2020/21. The
Autumn/Winter 2020/21
classics consist of the color
“Almond Oil: tasteful almond
oil is a smooth and subtle
off-white shade.” This color
would be great paired with
other subtle shades to create
a monochromatic look or add a
piece with a pop of color for
a statement look.
The second color is Pantone
color “Blue Depths. Blue
mystery and the unknown.”
Blue depths would pair well
with other natural tones such
as our first color “Almond
Oil”. This dark blue will add
the air of mystery to your
wardrobe while making you
sleek, stylish, and put
together.
Thirdly, Pantone introduces
the color “Sleet.
Highlighting our desire for
longevity, Sleet is a
timeless gray that is
dependable, solid, and
everlasting.” This sleet gray
color will be a staple color
in your Winter wardrobe
pairing well with cool and
natural tones. Like the color
is defined, it will be a
dependable and solid color in
your wardrobe.
Last but not least, the
fourth and final “Classic
Autumn/Winter 2020/21” color
is “Military Olive.
Military Olive is a strong and
stalwart foundational green
tone.” This color couldn’t
have been defined better. A
foundational green tone is a
foundation for your
Autumn/Winter wardrobe.
I can’t get enough of the Military Olive/Olive green
color in my wardrobe. A staple military green jacket?
An olive-green cardigan or pants?
I’ve got them all and you should too!
Types of Fabrics and Materials.
Different fabric types and material choices in your Autumn/Winter Wardrobe will help you distinguish those staple pieces you have and need. These staple pieces will help with the overcrowding in your closet. Some but not all staple pieces are interchangeable between seasons.
These interchangeable pieces will help with overbuying clothes you don’t need during the seasons. But, shopping out of season for those staple pieces you may need, like a military green jacket or that leather skirt, can help your wallet.
Leather Staple pieces include a leather jacket or overcoat, a leather skirt, or a pair of leather pants.
A velvet top, dress, or skirt is a staple for your winter “going-out” look. Velvet can help you achieve a soft yet elegant look while providing some warmth.
Corduroy
A bright-colored corduroy
skirt, pants, or jacket can
be that statement piece when
paired with neutrals or
styled by layering.
Denim
Denim can tie together any
wardrobe with a variety of
washes and fits. Quality
denim pants, a jean jacket,
and a denim skirt are must haves
to complete your
wardrobe.
Sources
Have a great winter season!
Shawnelle and Ramsey
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