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15 years or so ago when I worked in the corporate world, those rules worked quite well for me. I had my basic black, blue, grey, beige suits and mixed matched with skirts and various blouses, kept me looking fresh for months. But I did mix it up quite a bit depending on the office and mixed in prints and patterns later on, but for the most part it was easier to keep it simple. I had my wardrobe planned out sometimes for the whole month. Well not including weekends.
There can be a certain advantage to that. Kind of like wearing a uniform for school. You never really need to think about what you're going to wear. Anything your throw together will work, it's all designed to be interchangeable. You could pretty much choose your outfit blindfolded.
I was not aware of these fashion rules. Therefore, I don't listen to them. I wear what looks good or what I like, even if it doesn't look good But I have a certain motto: "If something doesn't work for you, change it." Rules aren't hard and fast, in many instances. It never hurts to ask for something to be modified, negotiated, or just plain ignored.
There can be a certain advantage to that. Kind of like wearing a uniform for school. You never really need to think about what you're going to wear. Anything your throw together will work, it's all designed to be interchangeable. You could pretty much choose your outfit blindfolded.
It really did work well for me back then, but clothing designers and manufacturers have made it more difficult today with their sizing, so I think many women have a harder time getting pieces to work as well and shoping for the perfect pant is difficult for many women.
PS, nowadays, if I wear pants, I just mostly wear palazzo pants, I have black, beige and a brown pair.
I can understand these basic guidelines for people who are, for the first time ever, creating a professional wardrobe. Well-tailored black pants and a button down shirt are useful and versatile. It's a lot better than some fresh outta college woman wearing fleece pajama pants and Uggs to the office or something too flashy, sexy, casual etc.
Some people need some basic help. And hopefully they develop their own style as well.
I think the "rule" about neutrals tends more to be for women in, or aiming for, the executive office. It's more of a classic look. Though some may have a genuine preference for that, and it may work for them, which is fine. But it's more of a take-me-seriously-because-I'm-going-places look.
Good thing I work in tech. If CEOs can wear hoodies my pink shift dress is A-ok. I'll be in the c-suite with a pink cardigan.
LOL Adi! Love the formula! I do hope you are enjoying Georgia. Welcome to the South, where folks know how to dress. This will be a brave new world for you.
When I lost weight and got hawt again I sold almost all of my neutrals. No need to hide amynore.
LOL Adi! Love the formula! I do hope you are enjoying Georgia. Welcome to the South, where folks know how to dress. This will be a brave new world for you.
When I lost weight and got hawt again I sold almost all of my neutrals. No need to hide amynore.
LOL! I wore more neutrals during my thinner days, now, that I have a bigger canvas to work with I break out the louder colors a bit more often But, I still prefer my slacks to be in more muted tones, I did the colorful jeans and such in my 20's 30's not as fond of too many bright color slacks these days, though I do own a pair of teal colored cotton pants.
EEK I run from colored jeans, no offense, that's just me. I remember the eighties LOL!
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But I did mix it up quite a bit depending on the office and mixed in prints and patterns later on, but for the most part it was easier to keep it simple. I had my wardrobe planned out sometimes for the whole month. 
Well not including weekends. 
