Fall fashion is all about having a little more fun with your wardrobe, and Clothes Mentor Greenville recently brought that message to local viewers.
Owner Sadie Cherney joined her local news station to share one of fall’s most exciting trends: color maxing. The idea is simple. Instead of completely reinventing your wardrobe every season, look at what you already own and find new, unexpected ways to style it.
What Is Color Maxing?
Color maxing is all about making the most of the colors already in your closet while experimenting with combinations you may not have tried before.
For anyone who loves neutrals but feels a little intimidated by bold color, Sadie recommends starting small. Take classic wardrobe staples like jeans, a white T shirt and white sneakers, then add a trending shade such as butter yellow.
It is an easy way to introduce color without feeling like your outfit has completely changed.
And because Greenville’s fall weather can stay warm, choosing lightweight textures and versatile pieces can help you wear these trends throughout the season.
Chocolate Brown Is Having a Moment
One of the biggest colors to watch this fall is chocolate brown.
While brown has always been a wardrobe staple, this season it is getting a fresh update. Sadie highlighted pairing chocolate brown with unexpected shades like powder blue for a combination that feels sophisticated but still playful.
Think of brown as a neutral, just like black or gray. It can become the foundation of an outfit while giving you plenty of room to experiment with color, texture and accessories.
Ready to Get Bolder?
For those who love making a statement, Sadie says it is time to embrace unexpected color combinations.
One pairing she highlighted is red and purple, including rich shades like burgundy, plum and wine alongside tomato red. It is a bold combination, but adding a neutral such as denim, tan or dark brown can help balance the look.
The goal is not to throw every color into one outfit. Instead, choose your statement shades intentionally and give them room to stand out.
Don't Forget the Accessories
Shoes and handbags can also help bring a color combination together.
For shoppers who are hesitant to experiment with color, Sadie recommends keeping shoes and bags neutral while adding your statement color elsewhere. Once you feel more comfortable, coordinating your shoes and bag can make an outfit feel polished and intentional.
Jelly flats are also sticking around into fall, giving shoppers another fun way to incorporate color and personality into their outfits.
Shop Your Closet First
One of Sadie’s biggest tips? Start with what you already own.
Choose a statement color you love, then think about what you have never paired it with before. Maybe you always wear olive green with khaki. Try it with butter yellow or powder blue instead.
The formula is simple:
One familiar favorite + one unexpected color = a whole new outfit.
That is one of the best things about fashion. You do not always need something new to create a fresh look.
And when you are ready to add something new to the mix, shopping resale is a great way to experiment with seasonal trends without paying full retail prices. At Clothes Mentor Greenville, shoppers can find gently used women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories from a variety of brands, giving them even more ways to play with color, texture and personal style.
One More Trend to Watch: Suede
If there is one fall texture Sadie says shoppers should keep an eye out for, it is suede.
From jackets and skirts to shoes and accessories, suede can add instant fall texture to an outfit. It is also a versatile piece that can work with everything from denim to the season’s trending colors.
Whether you are a neutral lover or someone who is ready to embrace every color in the closet, fall is the perfect time to experiment.
Stop by Clothes Mentor Greenville and see what new to you pieces you can find to make the most of your fall wardrobe.
