It’s only taken me my whole life to realize that camel doesn’t suit me, it’s too orange. Beige (khaki, brown, etc.) paired with grey is my best bet. Love the @scholl_iconic Pescura clogs on @jeannedamas. Birkin image courtesy @pernilleteisbaek
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After 20 years casting models for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and fashion shows, I wanted to spend more time with my daughters. KiC is my way to share my thoughts on fashion and style. I believe style should permeate every aspect of our lives — from home, to family, to where we go, and naturally, what we wear — especially when we're just running around.
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I have to laugh–every time you post something on grays, I imagine camel, because that is what works with my coloring!
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Our skin tone does change over the years, so maybe its wasn’t always as unsuitable as you find it now. Interesting ( and scary!) how things can change… “what was I thinking of”!
I just had the same revelation during a closet clean out. Dark brown and dark grey is my favorite combo.
I agree that camel can be challenging. The particular shade of camel makes all the difference. My daughter has pink undertones in her skin – a gorgeous complexion – and most camel shades don’t work for her. This fall my go-to combination has been a carmel-brown Traveler Jacket with a medium-grey sweater underneath; add jeans, brown suede loafers and a brown suede tote, and I’m dressed for five days of the week. Oh yes, and dark brown leather gloves! The jacket the the grey sweater are the key!
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The jacket and the grey sweater . . .
I am a neutrals gal…every time I try to add a bright color or print, the item ends up eventually being donated. It has taken me way too long to REALLY learn that! Grey and brown, brown and black, black and navy, white or cream with any of the above…those combinations make me happy.
Paula…I am one with pink undertones, and most shades of camel make me look terrible!
I have pink undertones, which makes camel look orange on me. It’s fine if it’s not next to my face, I have 2 skirts that are fine.
I love the ghw on the grey Birkin.
Another pink-undertone chiming in to say I look atrocious in camel. Only cool colors for me. And agree – only neutrals, and no patterns!! Any pops of color come from bags or jewelry.
I concur!!Preston,since now being a natural hair model of silver greige,the camel tone has thrown an honest aha moment!Black,navy ,cocoa and grey rule here.
I have brown undertones so camel, greige, beige, grey and navy work great on me. Remember there are even sib-shades within one color. It could be that the level camel is not your shade of camel. Just a thought.