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ClassyTrendy · October 25, 2024

17 Colors That Are As Easy To Wear As Black

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If black is your go-to but you’re ready to mix things up, these 27 colors are just as easy to wear. Get ready to expand your palette without stepping out of your comfort zone!

Table of Contents

  • Charcoal Gray
  • Navy Blue
  • Olive Green
  • Burgundy
  • Camel
  • Chocolate Brown
  • Rust Orange
  • Taupe
  • Forest Green
  • Eggplant
  • Beige
  • Ivory
  • Terracotta
  • Off-white
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Graphite Gray
  • Deep Red

Charcoal Gray

If there’s a color that whispers elegance while still packing some serious punch, it’s charcoal gray. It’s a shade that’s effortlessly chic, perfect for when you want to give off that sleek, modern vibe without feeling too harsh like black can sometimes be.

Navy Blue

Navy blue has this magical ability to flatter all skin tones – it doesn’t wash you out like black sometimes can; instead, it adds warmth and depth, making your complexion look more vibrant. The richness of navy also slims down your silhouette.

Olive Green

Olive green is like the cool girl at the party who’s stylish without even trying, giving you that understated edge while still feeling warm and approachable. Olive works wonders with warm skin tones, enhancing your natural glow and adding dimension to your look.

Burgundy

Rich, luxurious, and oh-so-flattering, burgundy is the color that screams confidence. Its wine-toned hue has a way of enhancing your natural flush, giving you that fresh-faced, healthy glow.

Camel

Yes, camel is that color you never knew you needed but suddenly can’t live without. It’s soft, neutral, and somehow manages to make every outfit look impossibly chic, warming up your skin tone and giving you that sun-kissed look.

Chocolate Brown

Chocolate brown is like the sartorial equivalent of comfort food; rich, indulgent, and satisfying. It has a grounding effect that feels luxurious and natural at the same time, creating depth and contrast.

Rust Orange

Rust orange is for the fashionista who’s not afraid to make a statement – it’s warm, it’s bold, and it’s perfect for injecting some energy into your wardrobe. The earthy tone flatters warmer skin tones like a dream, giving you that sun-kissed glow even when summer’s long gone.

Taupe

Indeed, taupe has a way of making your outfit look more muted but classy. It pairs gorgeously with earthy tones like browns and greens, but it’s also a fabulous contrast against navy or burgundy.

Forest Green

There’s something about forest green that feels both calming and powerful all at once. It’s a color rooted in nature, which gives it that fresh, clean vibe, but it’s also deep and rich, making it just as sophisticated as black.

Eggplant

The eggplant hue is deep enough to feel as versatile as black but brings an unexpected richness that turns heads. Moreover, it enhances your natural features, making your skin look radiant and your silhouette more defined.

Beige

Forget what you’ve heard about beige being boring – it’s the ultimate shade of quiet elegance! This creamy, neutral tone has a way of making everything look more polished, offering a soft glow that feels luxurious and warm.

Ivory

Wearing ivory instantly gives you that luminous, fresh-faced look, making it the perfect color to brighten up your wardrobe. It enhances your natural features, offering a sophisticated, neat, and approachable elegance.

Terracotta

Terracotta is where bold meets earthy; it’s vibrant without being loud, and grounded without being boring. It has a way of making your complexion pop, adding warmth and energy to your look while creating an eye-catching outfit that still feels natural and wearable.

Off-white

There’s something so irresistibly feminine and classy about off-white – it’s the perfect blend of soft and refined, adding a subtle hint of beige tone without overwhelming your look. Off-white enhances your natural blush, making your skin look more radiant and alive.

Burnt Sienna

Burnt sienna is that earthy, burnt-orange shade that feels bold yet grounded – it gives you that sunk-kissed glow even on the gloomiest days. It’s the perfect color for when you want to inject some energy into your wardrobe without going too bright.

Graphite Gray

Graphite gray has this magnetic allure that draws you in with its understated elegance. It’s darker and moodier than classic gray, giving your outfit a mysterious edge that’s contemporary, sharp, and cool.

Deep Red

Without question, deep red is the color of power and passion – it has that timeless quality that can transform a simple dress into a statement, while still being as wearable as black. Deep red flatters virtually every skin tone, giving a warm, flushed look that enhances your natural beauty.

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