Autumn is the perfect time to introduce muted colors into your wardrobe that reference the slowly fading nature. One of these colors is undoubtedly mustard - a shade of yellow in an elegant, unobtrusive design. Who should wear mustard and what should it be combined with to look great? Check out our fashion guide!
Mustard color is a combination of yellow, orange, brown and golden shades. Even the Pantone Institute expressed its opinion about it, claiming that it is spicier than traditional yellow.
For this reason, there is no need to be afraid of this typical autumn color. There's no doubt that it's a bold color due to its expressiveness, but mustard can be worn in a variety of ways.
The most fashionable autumn color can be combined with many other colors, while it looks good both in large elements of the image, and only as an addition to it. Because of this, whether you like to stand out on the street or captivate with sophisticated chic, you should give it a chance to appear in your wardrobe!
Who suits mustard color?
It is called mustard by association with the spice of the same name; sometimes they say “the color of mustard.” This is one of the shades of yellow, which contains several subtones. Who this color suits is girls of the “autumn” color type, but the rest should not immediately cross out things of this color. Any girl can use each of its shades in her wardrobe. This is a bright, rich, but at the same time deep and multifaceted paint. If we talk about the texture and material that suits mustard, then natural fabrics will look best here: cotton, wool, linen, cashmere, satin, chiffon, etc.
Chocolate Guest
A rare example of such a rich mustard interior: walls, ceiling, doors, curtains, even chairs in different shades of ripe mustard seeds. And in the middle is a chocolate sofa, imposing and proud. He clearly belongs here. And the abundance of mustard doesn’t hurt the eyes so much anymore.
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Basic shades of mustard color
If we take the classic formulas of color combinations as a basis, then not many other shades look good with mustard. However, it is worth taking a closer look at the tones of the “spicy” color itself, and it will become clear that it is truly rich in its diversity. Variants of mustard include both lighter and darker versions: corn, gold, “Tuscan sun” and mustard itself.
From this list you can choose the appropriate color to suit any appearance. If you're not sure, try wearing something away from your face first. When choosing a color, you need to listen to the sensations when looking in the mirror. The chosen shade should not overshadow the person himself, but only emphasize the shape or features of the face. A lot also depends on the lighting. Whether you are indoors in the evening or in the bright light of a sunny day, the tone will look different in all these cases.
Selecting accessories
By choosing a mustard sweater, a girl is already adding a bright spot to her everyday look. Stylists do not recommend complementing your outfit with some large and bright accessories.
. To create a bright accent, you can tie a small colorful scarf around your neck. It is better to use bags that match the bottom of the outfit or classic colors: black, white, brown.
Important! You shouldn’t be too zealous with the use of various accessories; a mustard sweater in itself is a very bright piece of clothing and does not require additional accents.
It is also better to use small and neat decorations.
. This will give the image even more femininity and sophistication. You can complement the sweater with a stylish scarf in calm shades if it is especially cool outside.
When is mustard color appropriate?
Mustard color has been used in clothing for a long time. In the Middle Ages, bright colors were difficult and expensive to produce, so such dresses were especially highly valued. Nowadays, with all its shades and textures, this “sunny color” is appropriate in any style and outfit. But you should not forget that it is better to look lighter and subdued in a work or any other formal setting. This does not mean becoming invisible at all - a laconic appearance will show your respect for your partners as clearly as possible without words. In combination with black or gray you will look elegant and original.
Everyday look
Both muted and bright colors are suitable for an everyday look. However, clothes in calm colors are easier to combine with other things. In any case, the mustard color scheme will refresh your everyday look.
In the cold season, choose a wool dress in a rich tone. If you prefer classic combinations, complement it with black tights and boots. If desired, add brightness and originality, use accessories in wine or dark blue colors.
If mustard clothing does not suit you, makes you look sickly or blends in with your hair, take a look at trousers or a fashionable skirt. Wear with your favorite tops and shirts. One of the options that will suit fair-haired and pale-skinned girls is light-colored trousers and a bright blouse. Complete the set with shoes and details in basic light shades or to match the trousers.
What colors go best with mustard?
The best combinations with mustard are the same natural colors. It will look very good with green, burgundy, fuchsia and deep blue. Remembering the laws of complementarity or contrasts, you can combine the “color of Tuscany” with something more risky: violet, purple, pink. Any of these combinations will be appropriate in each individual case.
There is an opinion that such a warm color is better to combine with those of the same temperature. You can experiment, but in this case the color saturation should be the same. The whole range of green seems to be created for combination with mustard: olive, khaki, green and fresh light green. According to the Panton Color Institute, coral is the color of the year. Try combining it with a complementary tone from the mustard palette - you are guaranteed a fresh and modern look.
You need to introduce mustard into your wardrobe gradually and in moderation. A monochrome look in this color will simply become a shapeless blur, no matter how complex and multi-layered the clothing may be. This is the peculiarity of color. In fashion, as in cooking, don’t try to fill the entire dish with spices—there should be a little of it to transform everything. Especially when you already know what mustard goes well with.
Pink Schemer
If you want to create a bohemian, slightly casual and at the same time stylish interior, combine mustard with pink. Yes, yes, mustard and pink. And so that the walls have pink stains and the chair screams: “I’m for Barbie!” And no, it's not vulgar. Mustard will add noble elegance to any dubious interior.
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How to properly use mustard in your wardrobe
Having determined the colors, we proceed to the next step - what is best to wear mustard color with and what to implement it directly in. At the same time, do not forget what other colors suit you. Based on this, create not just a theoretically harmonious and abstractly successful image, but one that is applicable to appearance and wearable. The material and color of shoes, jewelry, and hats, if any, should be taken into account. Unsuitable textures with a perfect match of tones can completely neutralize the impression and all the effort spent.
Outerwear
Mustard-colored outerwear is a very successful purchase. Practicality and originality in one bottle - all this is about a coat or down jacket. Demi-season jackets or biker jackets can also be worn, but a mustard coat looks especially interesting. Of course, its fit and style are very important: a modern straight silhouette with slightly sloping shoulders is best. Oversized in itself is not suitable for everyone; it is important to maintain proportions.
A bright combination in outerwear has a number of advantages: all other things can be basic and completely neutral, and the image will still not lose its burning character. Shoes, a bag or, for example, earrings can be a color accent: red, blue or achromatic (white, black). In terms of textures, mustard will appear in drape, cashmere, matte down jacket material, suede or leather. You should be more careful with such surfaces - the already bright color will strain your eyesight and confuse your gaze.
Trousers
The combination with the addition of mustard color is possible not only in outerwear items. Pants of this tone will immediately make it clear about your energy and mood. Their cut can be any: flared, straight, skinny; floor-length or seven-eighths long (ankle-length), or wide culottes. Such trousers with ruching at the waist will look interesting and relevant. The material, again, is natural: denim, linen, cotton, and in some bold solutions even satin and silk. A pajama style with a muted version of mustard may be a little shocking during the day, but for the evening this look is ideal.
And, of course, no one talked only about plain trousers - that’s what fashion is for, that challenging the ordinary is a common thing for it. So, the following variations are possible: trousers with wide and thin stripes, trousers with checkered or small polka dots, with patches or stripes. Mustard may be present here more or less, combined with white, black, brown, etc. In a word, combinations with other colors can really enrich the look and make the image more complex.
Skirts
Skirts are now actively entering women's wardrobes, and along with them, bright colors. If you want to hasten the arrival of spring, it's time for such a skirt. Any silhouettes: tight-fitting, A-shape, straight - the color of the skirt goes well with the basic top. Straight-cut blouses or shirts, which can easily be with laconic prints, will perfectly complement a bright bottom. It is worth mentioning separately about corduroy and denim skirts with buttons - in a “spicy” color scheme, such simple, at first glance, skirts will sparkle completely differently.
Dresses
The most feminine element of a wardrobe after underwear is, of course, a dress. With different materials and plantings, these things in mustard colors are quite self-sufficient. Gently add trench coats, jackets or capes. By muting the rest of the colors in your clothes as much as possible, you will make the dress the central element of your look. Let the fittings also be of a natural color: brown, black, silver. But gold would be too much.
Blouses
The colors in which skirts and trousers are usually made are ideally combined with mustard color, if it is expressed in an elegant blouse. It would be a sin not to take advantage of such a coincidence, because a bright accent closer to the face will draw attention to the upper part of your body. In this case, it is better to do without rhinestones and sequins when decorating blouses. But rough, somewhat brutal elements work well: beveled spikes or chains, as well as wooden and silver beads. Prints will be appropriate, both classic and all kinds of extreme ones. The latter, however, look better in black and white motifs.
Sweaters and cardigans
We figured out what to combine with a mustard bottom, now it’s time for an essential item in the wardrobe - a sweater or a cardigan, or better yet, both. Sweaters in spicy shades will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe, and an oversized silhouette in such tones will highlight the feminine lines of the body. The size of the knit is better not too small, so the color will be better revealed through a more voluminous texture. Patterns in sweaters can be ethnic, floral or geometric. Patterned knitting also looks beautiful. Ribbons on sweaters are gradually losing their relevance, but you can choose to replace the buckle or lacing.
Blazers and cardigans
Suitable for almost any type of appearance is a mustard jacket or jacket. The muted tones of such a product will emphasize the spicy colors in the image and will not erase the elegance of the straight lines of the jacket. Nowadays, jackets with hard shoulders that hold their shape are popular - no soft lines in the jacket, otherwise the look will be sloppy and uncollected. The fittings depend on the style of the jacket; its length is also very important: shortened and fitted jackets are not so relevant yet, but straight ones to the middle of the thigh will be just right.
What the above-mentioned jackets go with is formal blouses and shirts. It is important not to overdo it with prints and ornaments - everything in clothing should be laconic, while accessories and jewelry can be chosen to be massive and textured. If it is copper, bronze or silver, everything will look harmonious with the jacket.
A mustard jacket made of corduroy or suede has long been a classic item. You can also find voluminous puffy jackets of this color; with high-waisted jeans and rough sneakers, you are guaranteed a trendy look for every day. Suede jackets can easily be combined with jeans, maxi-skirts and flowy dresses, as well as with rough boots and sneakers. If you want an image of drive and the sharp breath of youth, this jacket is for you.
Mustard is an integral part of the boho style. You can look for inspiration in the images of this style. If you want to convey awareness and a humane attitude towards nature, you can do it without words. Combining the mentioned shade with ethnic motifs, natural fabrics and natural silhouettes, you will get a non-trivial, lively image.
Fashionable looks with mustard color
Visually making sure which colors mustard goes with and which ones definitely won’t suit it is a great idea when you don’t have time to think, and you need to make a decision on choosing an appearance now. It would also be useful to note shoes and accessories, which will make the look with mustard complete without the effect of too much.
The colors that Yves Saint Laurent bequeathed to us in clothing are designed to give meaning to the world. Through shades you can capture the mood and state of a person. Behind each of them there is a whole story, a whole life. A trip to tropical lands awakened a thirst for color in the greatest fashion designer. What mustard, a non-fictional, natural color, can reveal to us is energy. Like sunlight, but not scorching heat, but warm and soft, giving life. Don't be afraid to put on that "sun" - now you know what to do to make it start shining.
