Fall Fashion 2009 – Gray
Gray, which was big last winter, has become a fashion staple this fall. Worried it may comes across as too boring and the color may drag you down now you are over 40? When done right this new neutral is very modern and elegant. Here’s how to wear it.
| Asymmetrical Neckline:
This interesting new neckline moves gray out of the serious category and into the chic category. This dark gray shade is perfect for this gal because she has cool hair and cool skin. If your hair and skin are warm and sunny you will look better in warmer grays such as pearl gray and dove gray. (Saks) |
 an asymmetrical neckline makes gray modern |
| Animal Prints and Skins:
Gray tones down a wild animal print and makes it look sophisticated. Gray also looks fabulous when it the color of an exotic animal skin. For example, a pair of gray python shoes or belt would be right on target this fall. (Saks) |
 gray come alive with exotic animal prints |
| With Feminine Details: Soft ruffles, a huge trend this season, take the boring masculine uniform look out of gray and make it pretty and soft. Simple ruffles are most elegant. (Saks) |
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| Mixed with a shot of color: Bright jewel tones like purple, emerald green, ruby red and fushia look fabulous with gray and give life to your face after 40 when your hair and skin naturally start to fade. (Saks) |
 jewel tones perk up gray |
| With Shine or Sparkle:
Sparkles, Sequins, metallic threads, and in this case satiny materials, make gray come alive. The interesting use of color blocking here shows just how many shades of gray there really are. This dress ranges in color from charcoal gray to dove gray all the way up to silver. (Saks) |
 add some shine to serious gray |
| Paired with Chocolate Brown:
Most of us don’t think to pair gray with chocolate brown, or taupe, but try it. This subtle combination will make you look modern and chic. ( Saks). |
 chocolate and gray are a modern combination |
