Knitwear by Season - My Picks for Every Colour Palette
- Lou Lawton
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Recently I had a stall at a school Christmas Bazaar and I got talking to a few women about trending colours. We were discussing how colours come in and out of fashion - brown and burgundy being current trending colours on the high street. But what if these colours, which have been deemed to be "in fashion", are not in your palette or really don't work for you? What if the latest trends don't do it for you?
Well, my advice always is to be choosey. Don't spend your hard earned money just because marketers are pushing you towards something. As a personal stylist, I always encourage my clients to spend mindfully and with purpose so that anything you are adding to your wardrobe will provide you with value and be something you reach for time and time again.
And remember, colour analysis is a guide. Your colour wallet is not a rulebook - if you love a colour, wear it. If you feel good in something that will shine through, you'll feel great and this will be clearly evident to others. It doesn't matter that it's not in your palette - rules are made to be broken, right?!
Alongside this, you may have seen recently that I am now a stylist affiliated with My Circular Wardrobe - a brand that curates high-end and designer pre-loved clothing. So with that in mind, I thought I'd show you how shopping for knitwear within a seasonal palette* looks like. I'm going to show you examples from their online store - although, be mindful some of these items may no longer be available depending on when you read this (sorry!).
*It's worth mentioning, I create bespoke colour wallets for my clients, rather than just using the 4 season method - but for demonstration purposes I'm sticking to the 4 seasons below.
WINTER
Think high contrast and stark colours - winter is a palette of extremes. As you'll have heard me say before it's the only palette with black and white.
AUTUMN
Rich, warm colours - orange, brown and rusty hues. Exactly what you would except to see in nature in autumn.
SUMMER
Summer is another of the cool palettes (along with winter) and there's a softness and gentleness to it. Pastels and muted colours aplenty.
SPRING
Spring is a palette of warmth and vibrancy. Although there is a brightness within these colours, there are also light options which can be more favourable to some.
So, to reiterate, colour analysis is merely a guide. If you see something, in a colour you love and you enjoy how it makes you feel, then go for it. In my opinion, this trumps anything that a colour analysis shows.
However, if you're wanting a little guidance or you're unsure if you're being led by fashion trends I hope this piece offers you a chance to pause and think. It is possible to shop within your colour palette, however it does require more patience and being a bit more selective. It does mean, there will be times when you don't make a purchase and may return home empty handed. I know that's disappointing, especially when you've set aside time in your busy schedule to go shopping.
But, I want you to be fussy. I want new items to earn their place in your wardrobe so that you love new items and they're worth it. I've quoted Vivienne Westwood before:
Buy less, choose well.
As I said earlier, I'm pleased to say I'm now affiliated with My Circular Wardrobe. This means that for my personal shopping service, once I understand your brief, I can order clothes from this lovely brand allowing you to shop pre-loved. If you want to buy any of the items, you can and any which aren't suitable I can send back at no charge. Win, win!
I've helped many women add to their wardrobes, be it for a specific occasion, a special item or for a new workwear wardrobe. These sessions can be arranged bespoke to your needs and I do the research (aka trawling the shops beforehand!) so that our time together is focussed and efficient. If you'd like to learn more about my personal shopping service, click here.
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