How to wear neutrals without looking boring

Ace your neutral #ootd

The perks of being neutral
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Monochrome and nude colours may be safe, but they need not be simple or basic. Some ideas: Layer them, then add accessories. Opt for pieces with pleats or in long-lasting fabrics like suede and leather, or better yet, try blazers in cords or checks paired with cool culottes.

Let these styles inspire you.

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Wool tunic, $2,850, wool pants, $1,350, felt hat, $1,050, and calfskin leather belt, $1,100, Celine

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Wool blazer with detachable sequinned scarf, $6,600, and PU leather pants, $3,650, Louis Vuitton

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Velvet lambskin leather jumpsuit, $2,755, Longchamp. Felt hat, $1,050, Celine. Leather booties, $2,080, Louis Vuitton

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Wool suit jacket, $1,099, Boss. Lambskin leather culottes, $2,025, Longchamp. Canvas and leather loafers, Coach

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Wool blazer with detachable cotton hoodie, $969, Boss. Cashmere knit turtleneck, Hermes

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Velvet lambskin leather bra top, $1,570, and lambskin leather shorts, $1,750, Longchamp. Lean leather boots, $2,190, Bottega Veneta

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Plisse knit jumpsuit, $5,170, and Lean leather boots, $2,190, Bottega Veneta

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Wool trench coat, $4,950, wool pants, $1,900, and leather sandals, $1,300, Givenchy

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Wool suit jacket, $1,099, Boss. Strass headband, $1,320, Roger Vivier

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Cashmere knit turtleneck, cotton and leather pleated culottes, and leather boots, $3,250, Hermes

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Velvet and lace dress, $700, Kate Spade New York. Leather boots, $2,080, Louis Vuitton

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Corduroy blazer, $895, lurex turtleneck, $295, and corduroy pants, $650, Coach

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Polyester puffer coat, 1 Moncler JW Anderson. Wool pants, 2 Moncler 1952. Leather boots, Salvatore Ferragamo

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Leather jacket, knit cropped top, and knit knickers, Chanel. Lean leather boots, $2,190, Bottega Veneta

Photography: Phyllicia Wang
Creative direction: Windy Aulia
Hair: Junz Loke, using Bed Head by Tigi
Makeup: Sha Shamsi, using Chanel
Model: Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw/Basic Models

This article first appeared in the November issue of Her World.

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