Neutral Gear: Ten low-profile ways to dress for the new season

"Whether fresh off-white or perennial pale khaki combined with the gravitas of black, the result is familiar but never jaded."
Neutral Gear: Ten low-profile ways to dress for the new season

Wear these innocuous neutrals as a nod to quiet luxury or sartorial safe space when tackling trends. Your closet will thank you. 

Wardrobe palette cleansers allow a stylish reset before committing to autumn’s more audacious colour reveal. 

Whether fresh off-white or perennial pale khaki combined with the gravitas of black, the result is familiar but never jaded. 

Wear these innocuous neutrals as a nod to quiet luxury or sartorial safe space when tackling trends. Your closet will thank you. 

Looking to start the upcoming season with a clean slate? We’ve got 10 ideas to get you started.

GET THE LOOK:

‘Bina’ linen waistcoat, €169; ‘Lea’ pleat linen trousers, €195; ‘Emmie’ top handle bag, €179, Whistles
‘Bina’ linen waistcoat, €169; ‘Lea’ pleat linen trousers, €195; ‘Emmie’ top handle bag, €179, Whistles

1. ‘Bina’ linen waistcoat, €169; ‘Lea’ pleat linen trousers, €195; ‘Emmie’ top handle bag, €179, Whistles Contrast shawl blazer, Mango, €99.99 

Gold-plated earrings with black stone, Massimo Dutti, €39.95
Gold-plated earrings with black stone, Massimo Dutti, €39.95

2. Gold-plated earrings with black stone, Massimo Dutti, €39.95 

‘Cyme’ black canvas tote, Polène, €310
‘Cyme’ black canvas tote, Polène, €310

3. ‘Cyme’ black canvas tote, Polène, €310 

Part Two ‘Rekke’ striped waistcoat, Itsome, €99.95
Part Two ‘Rekke’ striped waistcoat, Itsome, €99.95

4. Part Two ‘Rekke’ striped waistcoat, Itsome, €99.95 

Pleated cargo shorts, Mango, €55.99
Pleated cargo shorts, Mango, €55.99

5. Pleated cargo shorts, Mango, €55.99 

Relaxed poplin shirt, Arket, €79
Relaxed poplin shirt, Arket, €79

6. Relaxed poplin shirt, Arket, €79 

Ruched bustier, Arket, €79
Ruched bustier, Arket, €79

7. Ruched bustier, Arket, €79 

‘Augusta’ nappa patent slingback courts, Aeyde, €295
‘Augusta’ nappa patent slingback courts, Aeyde, €295

8. ‘Augusta’ Nappa patent slingback courts, Aeyde, €295 

Gathered stretch ballet flats, Massimo Dutti, €89.95
Gathered stretch ballet flats, Massimo Dutti, €89.95

9. Gathered stretch ballet flats, Massimo Dutti, €89.95 

Silk scarf, COS, €59
Silk scarf, COS, €59

10. Silk scarf, COS, €59 

STYLE NOTES:

SUITING 2.0: Deconstruct traditional tailoring codes by pairing Mango’s monochrome shawl collar tuxedo blazer with a black tank top and jeans. Fancy something fancier? Try a pinstripe Part Two waistcoat with autumn’s hot tip – the pencil skirt.

EXTRA WEAR TIME: Layer a black bustier over a tissue-thin polo neck or segue knee-length khaki shorts into the office with slingbacks and a knit Breton jacket (see How to Wear It for more ideas).

STAR BUY: Mary Jane flats continue their footwear reign for another season. Try Massimo Dutti’s nude leather iterations made comfy with an easy-to-wear elastic strap.

MONOCHROME MAGIC: Arket’s popular relaxed poplin shirts give corporate casual when paired with ponte flare trousers and a chic ballet flat.

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