Altuzarra coat (sold out, similar here ), Cos sweater, Tory Burch shirt, Doni pants (also love these), Gucci pumps, Chanel brooch and bag (similar here and here
Layering color can be embraced in the same way neutrals have always been worn, built gradually, through familiar pieces, and styled into everyday outfits. Rather than focusing color in one spot, this way of dressing allows it to appear naturally through layers, proportion, and contrast.
start with the color below
Because this layer is partially revealed at the collar, cuffs or neckline, it becomes part of the overall structure rather than the focal point.
One way to create a layered color look is to start with the color closest to the body. A green poplin shirt under a sweater, a red knit under a coat, or a pink top layered into the look allows the color to capture the outfit from the inside out.
Add another color through layering
From there, color is reintroduced through the middle layer: a cardigan or sweater worn over shirting, or a knit garment over the shoulders. This is where the interaction of colors begins.
Layering one color on top of another creates dimension and movement, especially when the texture and weight change between layers.
Frame the look with outer layers
A third color often enters through outer clothing. Coats and jackets in cool toned tones help define the palette, bringing together the colors worn underneath.
This final layer provides structure to the costume and helps bring out the full color story.
Let the colors work together
Layering colors together shows how the shades relate throughout the garment. Warm and cool tones sit together, certain colors repeat from one layer to the next, and nothing feels isolated.
Accessories help reinforce the palette. Repeating a color through a bag, shoes, or piece of jewelry adds layers — green flats lifting up a shirt collar, a red scarf tying with red denim, or jewelry that already reflects one of the tones in the look.
When colors are synchronized like this, the outfit feels pulled together, even if multiple shades are in play.
