For women · classic

Cream Blouse, Chocolate Skirt

Light cream softens a rich brown base.

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The pieces

Cream blouseCream #F4EBD9 · 40% of the look
Chocolate midi skirtChocolate #4B2E20 · 45% of the look
Tan flatsTan #C79A6B · 10% of the look
Chocolate handbagChocolate #4B2E20 · 5% of the look

The reasoning

Why it works

Cream keeps chocolate from feeling heavy. Tan flats echo the warm undertone while the brown bag repeats the skirt. A fluid blouse and a more structured skirt give the simple palette a little movement.

Wear it to

Office days, a museum visit or a daytime meal.

Avoid

An icy white top if you want to preserve the soft warmth. Cream makes the gentler transition.

The palette

Cream#F4EBD9
Chocolate#4B2E20
Tan#C79A6B