Jewel tones are vibrant colors named after precious gems. It’s a fashion tradition that when the weather gets cold, the jewel tones come out to play to liven up the dreary winter months.
They work great with a color-blocking strategy or as a pop of color to offset a neutral palette. Here are the mainstays:
Sapphire Blue
Cool and calm. The perfect start to a jewel tone wardrobe, sapphire blue looks great on just about everyone.
Club Monaco Tommie Merino Sweater
Calvin Klein Long Sleeve Ruched Velvet Dress
Nicole Miller Solid Cashmere Poncho Sweater
Emerald Green
Earthy and rich. Emerald green is understated and down-to-earth, but strong.
Yaura Cut-Out Side Slit Midi Dress
Ruby Red
Powerful and alluring. Not everyone can pull off the ruby look, but if you have the confidence, it’ll pay off in spades.
M.M. LaFleur Harlem Skirt Jardigan Knit Ruby
Amethyst Purple
Royal and lush. Amethyst is a deep tone that finds a nice middle ground between calm and powerful.
Alexander McQueen Jersey Draped Long-Sleeve Slit Gown
Saks Fifth Avenue Cashmere Pullover
Whisper Cotton Rib-Crewneck Tee Raw Amethyst
Citrine Yellow
Bold and bright. Citrine, like mustard, is a color that brings sunshine with you wherever you go.
Le Crop Mini Boot Cloud Citrine
Forte Forte Drawstring Neck Loose-Fit Blous
How To Wear Jewel Tones
Once you settle on your favorite jewel tone the only question to ask yourself is: how much of it do I wear?
The richly saturated tones work wonders as accessories. Pops of color that can anchor or emphasize an outfit.
Take a step further and add a single piece of jewel tone clothing to a neutral, earthy outfit. It creates an awesome balance that still stands out.
You can go for the whole package with a full single jewel tone dress or outfit. Show off your color essence!
Or if you’ve mastered the art of the jewel tones, you can mix and match multiple. Color-blocking jewel tones is a pro move that can really make a memorable outfit, but it’s a fine line between masterful and overdone, so be careful!
And know this, jewel tones might be a winter favorite, but don’t let anyone tell you you can’t wear them all year long too! Once you adopt them you won’t want to let them go.
