The Teal Deal

When it comes to autumn hues, we all pretty much know the list: rust, yellow, red, orange, brown and the occasional bronze metallic. But, there are some really great colors that get overlooked in this annual epoch of earth tones and they really shouldn't because they pair perfectly with these seasonal shades. So, today's outfits are based around my favorite outside the autumn box color—Teal.

A lot of people shy away from colors when it comes to their jeans and trousers. I think this is mainly because choosing a single neutral shade like the blue in jeans or a basic khaki keeps your morning routine simple because neutrals go with everything so no matter what top you choose, it will work. I'm all for simplifying things, but there's no reason that adding color to the bottom half of your outfit has to complicate things. It only takes a few minutes to lay out some tops and bottoms with color and try mixing and matching a few things to see what colors will work together and it can all be done the night before.

On the other hand, maybe you're not pressed for time; maybe you just don't know what colors look well together. Whether you're schedule's too full for wardrobe mix and match or you've got the time but not the confidence, not to worry, I'm here to show you a few things that will work beautifully with teal. In addition to colors like burgundy, pale pink, lime, navy, and aubergine, teal is a great color to pair with all the fall color classics.

FemmeLuxe has a wonderful selection of Corset Tops and Bodysuits but they have also become my one and only shop for trousers. They have that vintage influenced style that I love and I absolutely love they way they make my body look. They're a great confidence booster. As far as selection goes, forget plain old black and khaki trousers, FemmeLuxe offers figure flattering trousers that also come in a great variety of colors, textures, and prints!

These Teal Belted Tapered Trousers - Amber have a pleated front, pockets at the sides, and the come with a belt. I also like the tapered leg. The fabric is medium weight, which makes it comfortable, but not sheer. They have a high waist which is fitted and the length is just perfect falling right at the ankle. Once again, FemmeLuxe brings that great vintage inspired style with a fun modern update.

For today's post I wanted to demo two different styles with these Amber Trousers from FemmeLuxe to demonstrate the versatility the can offer. The first is a girly rustic outfit with that fall-favorite color—rust! Since the trousers are solid and bringing that pop of color, I chose a blouse that had a small floral print and a little ruffle to it for visual interest. These Amber trousers come with a matching wide belt that adds that little extra polish to the look.

To accessorize this first look, I added some light brown heels, also in keeping with the fall palette, but a slightly different shade from the top and of course my Camel Duster coat from FemmeLuxe. Since the heels and coat are neutrals it's perfectly fine to have them in different shades. I also accessorized with a metallic gold envelope clutch just to add a little sparkle to the look.

For outfit two I wanted something a little less rustic and a little more edgy, so I switched the floral ruffles for a snakeskin bodysuit. A bodysuit is a great top for these trousers because they keep those silhouette lines smooth. The snake print is comprised of these lovely tan, brown and gold shades so it stays within my fall palette.

To accessorize I kept the bright red lips and Waterfall coat, but switched the light brown heels for dark brown that matched the snakeskin print. I also added a long single strand of pearls and pearl earrings.

These two outfits are just the jumping off point. In the upcoming weeks I'll have more outfits featuring these teal Amber Trousers from FemmeLuxe along with tips on how to style colored trousers. And coming up this week I'll have posts on styling coords and autumn bodycon dresses.

Shopping Info: Trousers from FemmeLuxe, Top from Shein and Forever 21