The idea is to not wear more than three colors when putting an outfit together.
For some of us, we have plenty of clothes with nothing to wear. The three-color rule is an effortless way to look good and chic without having to go through a hustle.
Yes, the three-color rule does apply to your neutrals, black, white, grey, and nude.
The best way to pair up a three-colored outfit is by using two neutrals and one color, simple yet will elevate your look to a whole other level. The motto is less is more.
If you are in the habit of always wearing neutral colors alone, even though there is nothing wrong with that, adding a pop of color through your accessories could just be the thing you need to make a difference. Start small, try wearing a colored jacket or scarf.
It is just as Harry Styles said in his 2020 Vogue cover story on taking fashion risks and playing dress up to see what fits.
"Clothes are there to have fun with and experiment with and play with," said the Adore You singer.
Wearing a pattern is also applicable to this hack but with a little bend. When wearing a pattern, count it as a color but use the colors in your pattern as your neutrals.
Let's say you put on a patterned polo sweater with the colors navy blue, brown, and white, use either of those three colors for the rest of your outfit.
One can also wear one color in different shades, known as the monochromatic look. But the rule still remains three different shades of the same color maximum.
You are not limited to following this rule, in fact, it is not necessarily a rule but rather a formula that saves you from the struggles of finding an outfit. You can as well as wear two colors, the point is to not wear more than three.
This hack is a save when you are running late to go to work when you need to go for a date when you want to look just the right amount of classy without coming off as if you are doing too much.
As a bonus, when accessorizing your outfit with jewelry, avoid mixing metals. Either go gold or go silver.
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