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How to Work Fall's Best Colors

InStyle.com
Jul 21, 2009 @ 11:24 am
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
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Teal
A rich, grown-up relative of aqua, this dark greenish-blue color looks best when paired with warm neutrals. For the office, consider accenting a teal skirt or blouse with brown, crimson or gold. Feeling bolder? Slip into an iridescent sheath with black platform heels. As for finding the best hue for your skin tone, that's simple: Teals that are brighter complement light complexions; those with a deeper tone work on dark skin.
Dominic Ruiz/Loud&Clear; Kevin Mazur/WireImage
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
Rebecca Taylor
Silk dress with beads and sequins, $250; call 212-966-0406.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
Twinkle by Wenlan
Silk-spandex top, $249; call 212-625-8710.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
Porter Grey
Wool-blend skirt, $315; call 877-746-7267.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
Nine West
Satin heels, $79; call 800-999-1877.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
Janis by Janis Savitt
Gold-plated cuff with Swarovski crystals, $1,625; call 888-774-2424.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
Rebecca Minkoff
Leather bag, $595; at saksfifthavenue.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Teal
pinterest
What to Wear it With...
A lip stain in a bluebased red shade like berry won’t clash with the teal in your ensemble and still provides a nice pop of color. For nails, try a polish in the season’s new neutral: dove gray

Lorac Breakthrough Performance lipstick in Icon, $22; at sephora.com.

Yves Saint Laurent Long-Lasting nail lacquer in Tuxedo Gray, $20; at yslbeautyus.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Papaya
Warm orange can be as bold-or conservative-as you make it. For a strong statement, wear a tangerine sheath with sleek heels and a clutch, both in beige patent leather. Slightly milder, a tank or skirt pops with tan trousers or a khaki jacket. For minimalists, a single vibrant mandarin item can brilliantly punctuate an otherwise all-black ensemble. And though the shade is ideal against olive and dark skin, light complexions can still get in on the trend with a single accessory.
John Shearer/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Lauren Moffatt
Silk dress, $354; visit laurenmoffatt.net for stores.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Obakki
Wool-blend scarf, $80; visit obakki.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Galliano
Silk blouse, $395; visit nordstrom.com for stores.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Diane von Furstenberg
Cotton-wool blazer, $298; call 646-486-4800.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Liz Claiborne New York
Pebbled leather bag with metal hardware, $138; at lizclaiborne.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
Guillaume Hinfray
Suede and leather heel, $690; visit guillaumehinfray.com for stores.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Papaya
pinterest
What to Wear it With...
Universally flattering earthy shades (think mushroom, khaki and driftwood) are mistake-proof skin enhancers. And they won't compete with your clothing's bold tropical hue.

MAC Art Eye Shadow x 4 in Notoriety, $36; visit maccosmetics.com for stores.

OPI nail lacquer in You Don’t Know Jacques! $9; at drugstore.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
Amethyst
This regal jewel tone is easy to carry off-even in large doses, as demonstrated on recent red carpets and runways. A violet shift needs only ebony tights and booties to achieve a dramatic effect. Or go for the match: Wear accessories such as a belt, a scarf or a tote in a single coordinating shade of plum. The best part? This universally flattering purple suits fair and dark skin tones alike.
Venturelli/WireImage; Jun Sato/WireImage
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
Malo
Silk dress, $625; call 212-396-4721.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
Foley + Corinna Bag
Leather, $600; call 212-529-2338.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
Forever 21 Scarf
Cotton, $13; visit forever21.com for stores.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
London Sole
Embossed patent leather flats, $245; at londonsole.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
Lauren by Ralph Lauren
Polyester faille coat, $199; visit macys.com for stores.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
Wendy Mink Jewelry
Gold vermeil, resin, amethyst and agate necklace, $320; call 212-260-5298.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
3 Key Colors for Fall - Amethyst
pinterest
What to Wear it With...
Heavily lined, rocker-chick smoky eyes are the perfect mate for this dramatic color. To achieve even more edge, add a deep aubergine enamel to nails on fingers and toes.

Nars nail polish in Tokaido Express, $16; at narscosmetics.com.

Maybelline New York Expert Wear eye shadow in Night Sky $4; at walgreens.com.
Time Inc. Digital Studio
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1 of 24 Dominic Ruiz/Loud&Clear; Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Teal

A rich, grown-up relative of aqua, this dark greenish-blue color looks best when paired with warm neutrals. For the office, consider accenting a teal skirt or blouse with brown, crimson or gold. Feeling bolder? Slip into an iridescent sheath with black platform heels. As for finding the best hue for your skin tone, that's simple: Teals that are brighter complement light complexions; those with a deeper tone work on dark skin.
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2 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Rebecca Taylor

Silk dress with beads and sequins, $250; call 212-966-0406.
3 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Twinkle by Wenlan

Silk-spandex top, $249; call 212-625-8710.
Advertisement
4 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Porter Grey

Wool-blend skirt, $315; call 877-746-7267.
Advertisement
5 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Nine West

Satin heels, $79; call 800-999-1877.
Advertisement
6 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Janis by Janis Savitt

Gold-plated cuff with Swarovski crystals, $1,625; call 888-774-2424.
Advertisement
7 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Rebecca Minkoff

Leather bag, $595; at saksfifthavenue.com.
Advertisement
8 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

What to Wear it With...

A lip stain in a bluebased red shade like berry won’t clash with the teal in your ensemble and still provides a nice pop of color. For nails, try a polish in the season’s new neutral: dove gray

Lorac Breakthrough Performance lipstick in Icon, $22; at sephora.com.

Yves Saint Laurent Long-Lasting nail lacquer in Tuxedo Gray, $20; at yslbeautyus.com.
Advertisement
9 of 24 John Shearer/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Papaya

Warm orange can be as bold-or conservative-as you make it. For a strong statement, wear a tangerine sheath with sleek heels and a clutch, both in beige patent leather. Slightly milder, a tank or skirt pops with tan trousers or a khaki jacket. For minimalists, a single vibrant mandarin item can brilliantly punctuate an otherwise all-black ensemble. And though the shade is ideal against olive and dark skin, light complexions can still get in on the trend with a single accessory.
Advertisement
10 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Lauren Moffatt

Silk dress, $354; visit laurenmoffatt.net for stores.
Advertisement
11 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Obakki

Wool-blend scarf, $80; visit obakki.com.
Advertisement
12 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Galliano

Silk blouse, $395; visit nordstrom.com for stores.
Advertisement
13 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Diane von Furstenberg

Cotton-wool blazer, $298; call 646-486-4800.
Advertisement
14 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Liz Claiborne New York

Pebbled leather bag with metal hardware, $138; at lizclaiborne.com.
Advertisement
15 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Guillaume Hinfray

Suede and leather heel, $690; visit guillaumehinfray.com for stores.
Advertisement
16 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

What to Wear it With...

Universally flattering earthy shades (think mushroom, khaki and driftwood) are mistake-proof skin enhancers. And they won't compete with your clothing's bold tropical hue.

MAC Art Eye Shadow x 4 in Notoriety, $36; visit maccosmetics.com for stores.

OPI nail lacquer in You Don’t Know Jacques! $9; at drugstore.com.
Advertisement
17 of 24 Venturelli/WireImage; Jun Sato/WireImage

Amethyst

This regal jewel tone is easy to carry off-even in large doses, as demonstrated on recent red carpets and runways. A violet shift needs only ebony tights and booties to achieve a dramatic effect. Or go for the match: Wear accessories such as a belt, a scarf or a tote in a single coordinating shade of plum. The best part? This universally flattering purple suits fair and dark skin tones alike.
Advertisement
18 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Malo

Silk dress, $625; call 212-396-4721.
Advertisement
19 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Foley + Corinna Bag

Leather, $600; call 212-529-2338.
Advertisement
20 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Forever 21 Scarf

Cotton, $13; visit forever21.com for stores.
Advertisement
21 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

London Sole

Embossed patent leather flats, $245; at londonsole.com.
Advertisement
22 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Polyester faille coat, $199; visit macys.com for stores.
Advertisement
23 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

Wendy Mink Jewelry

Gold vermeil, resin, amethyst and agate necklace, $320; call 212-260-5298.
Advertisement
24 of 24 Time Inc. Digital Studio

What to Wear it With...

Heavily lined, rocker-chick smoky eyes are the perfect mate for this dramatic color. To achieve even more edge, add a deep aubergine enamel to nails on fingers and toes.

Nars nail polish in Tokaido Express, $16; at narscosmetics.com.

Maybelline New York Expert Wear eye shadow in Night Sky $4; at walgreens.com.

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