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Mar. 16, 2023

How to Finally Start Wearing Color This Spring

Bye-bye, all-black.

By Lauren Caruso@laurencaruso_
Photo: Banana Republic
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Resolved to spend the start of spring crawling out of the deep black hole that is your closet? Often, with the turn of the seasons comes an impetus to trade winter blacks and grays for something, well, not black or gray. But if bright blues, jewel purples, and hot pinks aren’t exactly your thing, rest assured: You can still add color to your closet without feeling like a traffic cone.

The best way to start incorporating color into your spring looks is with earth tones like muddy browns, terracotta reds, creamy beiges, and celery greens — most of which you can mix and match to your heart’s content. In fact, earth tones are so neutral-adjacent they almost make it feel like you’re not even wearing color at all.

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Camel Button-Down Shirt

This ‘70s-inspired utility button-down looks just as chic with an ultra-feminine maxi skirt as it does with your favorite straight-leg jeans.

Banana Republic Tyrol Suede Shirt, $390
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Olive Midi Dress

Totême might be popular among the minimalists, but this olive green ribbed-knit dress is a great neutral-adjacent option for anyone looking to branch out.

Totême Seamless Rib Tank Dress, $390
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Camel Wrap skirt

This asymmetric jersey cotton wrap skirt is so soft and lightweight, it could almost double as pajamas. (The camel color makes it perfect for year-round wear, too.)

Baserange Brig Skirt, $158
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Taupe Striped Maxi Dress

For the truly color-adverse, ease into spring with an airy cotton poplin maxi dress with a taupe stripe.

Banana Republic Rhyah Poplin Maxi Dress, $160
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Ecru Floral Slides

Florals aren’t inherently earth-toned, but Gucci’s take on the trend includes a monogrammed motif in ecru, sage, and rose tones.

Gucci GG Flora Platform Slides, $690
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Turmeric Tee

A lettuce-hem baby tee might seem like the pinnacle of early-aughts realness, but nobody’s telling you that you have to wear it with low-waisted jeans. (You absolutely should.)

Eckhaus Latta Lapped Baby Tee, $215
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Khaki Jumpsuit

Throw on a jumpsuit — like this khaki utilitarian style — when anything else just feels like it requires too much thought.

Banana Republic Finley Poplin Jumpsuit, $180
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Sage Handbag

The intrecciato weave on this sage green bag from Bottega Veneta is the perfect shade for spring.

Bottega Veneta Turn Pouch Medium Leather Clutch, $2,650
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Terracotta Pants

Until it’s time for shorts, these terracotta-colored cotton culottes are a solid warm-weather alternative.

Rachel Comey Wolcott Pants, $425
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Olive Sweater Tank

Layer this lightweight, sweater tank under your trench on chilly spring mornings — and wear it alone with jeans when it finally warms up.

Banana Republic Milano Sweater Tank with Silk + Cashmere, $70
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Dusty Blue Sandals

Pair these dusty blue sandals with a coral jumpsuit for a color-blocked look that signals the start of spring.

BY FAR 95mm Sandal, $465
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Beige Cropped Blazer

London-based brand ROKH is known for putting a twist on the classics. This cropped, tie-waist blazer offers an easy way to incorporate earth tones into your tailored separates, too.

ROKH Tailored Crop Blazer with Strap, $1,020
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Khaki Handbag

The easiest way to incorporate subtle earth tones is with a chameleon of a crossbody bag. This one comes in a rich tawny shade that goes with just about everything.

ba&sh TEDDY Small Suede Shoulder Bag, $395
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