As you all know, I love orange and think it goes with everything (which it totally does) but even I’m hesitant to pair it with black for fear of looking Halloween-y. Today, however, paired black with orange and did so fearlessly because I also tempered the look with blue:
I got the idea for this color combination from Jill at Good Life for Less. And I was thrilled because it gives me even more ways to wear the orange in my wardrobe. For today, I paired a black jersey dress (v. old) with my orange beaded necklace (street fair vendor) and a bright blue cardigan (v. old). I added cognac accessories in the way of a braided belt (thrifted) and espadrille wedges (Corso Como via Piperlime).
And I loved it. I think the blue cardigan really does make all the difference in the world to this outfit. But, the fact that the necklace is more of a red-orange instead of a bright orange also helps keep the look out of Halloween territory.
Today’s Takeaway? You can pair orange with black; just keep the orange muted and add some blue.
What do you think, folks? Do you think you might give this color combo a try?
Happy Thursday!
Gracey
Oh my goodness! I'm going to have to try this out, actually. I love the combo of black and orange, but like you I'm always convinced I look too Halloween-y. The blue is the perfect contrast, particularly paired with cognac accessories. Thanks for the idea! =)
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i love the pop of blue!!
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I actually like to pair orange with black and keep the black muted, i.e. grey. But this is fab too!
ReplyDeleteCrazy! I have the same necklace.
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Love those colors together!
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Gorgeous! I love your sense of style
ReplyDeleteI think you've hit upon a style secret of some sort here. I've always like blue and orange together, but would never have thought to add them to black...I think you've helped me make a breakthrough!
ReplyDeleteOh heck, yes, this works. Somehow, it's like you get a strong, distinct, impression of all three individual colours, but they're all working as a team. I like the cognac neutrals with them a lot, as well.
ReplyDeleteMaybe so! I would never have thought to do red-orange, black, and cobalt, but it TOTALLY works.
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace with this! I have a similar necklace, and never would've thought to pair it with blue, but it's such a great combo!
ReplyDeleteI think this outfit looks great! I knew I liked those wedges, then i kept scrolling & saw that they were from Piperlime. I have an obsession with that site!
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Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings
Totally great. I always love blue and orange but feel like I'm supposed to be heading to a football game, and black and orange feels costumey. This is PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteThis black/brown/blue combination looks great together!
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Oooh, I'm so gonna try it!
ReplyDeletei just wore black and white with orange and was concerned about the same Halloween-y issue too. but this does NOT look at all like that and i love it. so smart to pair it with blue. this is a great combo!!!
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