11 February 2009 – Neutrals, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Black jacket – TJMaxx
- Brown woven belt – Forever 21
- Navy and brown skirt – Talbots
- Navy T-strap sandals – Talbots
- Yellow bracelet – gift
- Earrings – inherited from my grandmother
Endnotes:
I never thought I’d see the day where I put navy, brown, and black together for an outfit. Before this Fashion 101 Color Challenge, I would have been reluctant to combine these items for an ensemble, but I love the result. Can you spot my one baby pop of color though? I couldn’t resist. -S.
Belt and jacket detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
Earrings detail, originally uploaded by academichic.

Not a combination of neutrals I’d have ever imagined could work … yet, it does! Especially with that bright bracelet thrown into the mix.
Thanks, Sal! I really doubted this combo too, but am reconsidering my assumptions about pairing neutrals together.