Stuck In Neutral — And Loving It!

Beiges, sands, ivory, oh my! We may not be in Kansas, but we’re certainly in neutral town. This summer, shades of neutral are in. Want a summer wardrobe, but bright colors and loud patterns not your thing?  That’s okay! July is all about blending in with the beach, literally.

To prep for mid-summer shopping, here are three must haves for your new neutral palette: the patent flat, the horn watch, and the crocheted sweater.

Patent Flat

The patent leather flat has been around a while. This summer, try grabbing one in a pale nude, rose petal pink, or deep chocolate. These shoes go with everything. The no heel means they can be easily worn casually with a pair of shorts and nautical t-shirt. And the shiny means they can be dressed up! For a nice occasion, where the patent flat with a knee-length floral dress or skirt in crepe, silk, or linen.

Horn Watch

The horn watch is one of my summer obsessions. Another neutral must have, the watch can be found in a variety of colors, materials, and prices. For a trendy look, get a horn watch with a large round face. Don’t want to break the bank to check the time? Add in something small to your summer wardrobe, and grab a neutral colored watch in plastic or silicone.

Crocheted Sweater

While the sweater above is crocheted, this summer is flaunting sweaters and tops made from all sorts of intricate styles. Lacework, knit, crocheted are just a few. So this summer, if you need a quick cover up, go for an open-knit, sleeves sweater vest in sand or ivory.

I’d recommend picking one a bit longer so you can wear it with jeans or a swimsuit. For a nice dinner or lunch, get an airy lace pullover in lighter shades of neutral. And for those cooler summer evenings, try a chunky crocheted cardigan that sits at your waist.

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