Every time fall rolls around, the stores seem to pile their shelves with the typical seasonal colors: brown, mustard, red and the biggest taboo of them all – orange. Orange can make a bold statement, it just has to be paired correctly so you don’t end up looking like a Creamsicle. The key to this color is finding the correct shade and style in order to look seasonal without looking like a pumpkin. Another quick tip is to wear only one piece of orange clothing at a time to avoid overdoing your fall spirit. Below are a few ways to tie orange into your wardrobe without looking ridiculous.
Scarves
It gets pretty cold walking around a huge campus like UMass in the late fall and early winter, and a scarf is always great to throw on. Not only do scarves help you stay warm as you trek across campus, but they also tie together casual outfits such as yoga pants and a hoodie. Calvin Klein designs a bright orange scarf, that is soft, warm and would look great with a pair of jeans, a gray sweater and a pair of brown leather riding boots.
Sweaters
There is nothing like throwing on a cozy sweater after rolling out of bed for an 8 a.m. class. Urban Outfitters has an oversized sweater that comes in a darker orange that can be worn in various ways. If you’re going for the comfier option, plain black leggings or jeggings with boots are a perfect match. If you’re feeling a bit edgier, pair it with black leather leggings and combat boots.
Pants
This may seem like a scary concept, but orange pants can be rocked as long as they are accompanied by neutral colors, such as grey, black, or off white. Try to stay away from bright white shirts – that’s treading in Creamsicle territory. For shoes, boots are always a good option. Stick with browns because black tends to look you are celebrating Halloween all winter long. Bloomingdale’s sells dark orange pants designed by Free People that can easily be paired with any of the aforementioned options.
Happy fall and happy shopping collegiettes!