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OVER 50 with GREY HAIR¿ STOP Wearing These AGING Colors! 720p 25fps
Jul 14, 2025
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If you have gray hair and feel like
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certain colors make you look washed out,
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older, or just off, you're not imagining
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it. Some shades actually clash with
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silver hair and can drain all the
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elegance from your outfit. In this
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video, I'm revealing the colors women
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over 50 with gray hair should never wear
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and what to choose instead to look
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radiant, fresh, and effortlessly chic.
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Chapter one, ditch the petrol blue.
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Let's start with a color that seems
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sophisticated in theory. Petrol blue.
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You know that deep, moody teal that pops
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up everywhere in fall and winter
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collections. On the rack, it looks rich
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and intriguing, and it's so tempting to
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add to your wardrobe. But here's the
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truth. For women over 50 with silver or
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gray hair, petrol blue is one of those
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sneaky shades that can actually work
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against your natural glow rather than
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enhance it. Petrol blue has this
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greenish undertone that might seem
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modern at first glance, but when you
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pair it with your cool, silvery hair, it
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can create a bit of a clash. It almost
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pulls your complexion down, making your
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skin look more tired and dimming the
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luminous quality of your hair. I've seen
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so many women hold on to petrol blue
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coats and sweaters, thinking it's a chic
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update from navy, but in practice, it
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often looks heavy and a little too bold,
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almost like it's stealing the light from
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your face. So, what's the alternative
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for that deep, sophisticated feel
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without the dulling clash? Go for a rich
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black blazer instead. Black is the
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ultimate classic. It's timeless,
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universally flattering, and instantly
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makes any outfit look more refined. And
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when it's crafted in a luxurious fabric
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with an elegant drape, it truly elevates
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your entire look. One piece I absolutely
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love for this is a navy wool blazer from
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Rice. It has that timeless, tailored
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structure we all love, but in a deep
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navy shade that flatters silver hair
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beautifully without feeling too harsh.
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If you want something with a bit more
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personality, the velvet trimmed blazer
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by Blasé Milano is stunning. It has just
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the right amount of modern detail while
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still feeling incredibly polished and
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grown up. Both options create that
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sophisticated silhouette without
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competing with your natural coloring,
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and they pair beautifully with soft
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neutrals like ivory, blush, or taupe for
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a refined tonal look. Here's a little
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styling tip I always share. Pair this
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black blazer with soft neutrals like
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ivory or a pale blush top. This gentle
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contrast creates a refined tonal effect
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that looks elegant and sophisticated,
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far more flattering than the harsh jolt
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of petrol blue. If you've been holding
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on to petrol blue paces and you're
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unsure about letting them go, try this
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simple swap. Take a moment to see how
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black harmonizes with your hair and
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complexion. When you put on that
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beautifully draped black blazer,
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especially one as timeless as the navy
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wool blazer from Rice, I promise you'll
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feel instantly more polished, confident,
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and vibrant. Chapter 2. Let go of dusky
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mauve. Now, let's talk about dusky
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mauve. A color that seems so romantic
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and feminine at first glance. It's that
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muted dusty pink lavender that's often
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labeled vintage rose or old mauve. I
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used to think it was the perfect
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alternative pink, but here's what I've
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learned. For women over 50 with gray
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hair, Dusky Mauve can be surprisingly
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unflattering. Dusky Mauve has an ashy,
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almost gray base that can clash with the
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cool undertones in silver hair. Instead
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of giving you that soft, pretty glow, it
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can make your skin look a little
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shallow, almost drained of life. It's
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like the color is sucking the brightness
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out of your face, especially if you're
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not wearing a lot of makeup to
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counterbalance it. I see so many women
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holding on to dusky mauve blouses and
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cardigans, thinking it's the ultimate in
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subtle elegance. But in reality, that
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cool muted quality can actually
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camouflage your hair's natural shine,
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making everything look a bit flat. So,
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what do I suggest instead? Try swapping
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dusky mauve for a warm, gentle blush
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pink or even a hint of peachy nude.
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These softer, warmer shades help balance
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out the coolness of gray hair, creating
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a glow that looks fresh and effortlessly
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elegant. One blouse I always recommend
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is the silk button-down from Ljons in a
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soft blush tone. It has that subtle
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sheen that catches the light beautifully
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and brings warmth to the skin,
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especially if you have silver or salt
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and pepper hair. Another lovely option
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is the heart on your sleeve cardigan by
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far away. It's cozy and romantic, but
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the warm undertone keeps it from washing
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you out the way dusky mauve tends to.
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These are the kinds of pieces that give
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you that elegant softness we're all
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looking for. effortless, flattering, and
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endlessly wearable. Here's a little
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styling tip I love to share. Layer a
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blush pink blouse under a creamy
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cardigan or a taupe blazer for that
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tonal, harmonious look. It feels
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expensive, refined, and instantly
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elevates your style, like you've stepped
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right out of an editorial spread, but in
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a way that's still approachable, and
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natural. And remember, this doesn't mean
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you have to banish all dusty shades from
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your closet. If you love that muted
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vintage vibe, just look for pieces with
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a little more rose or warm pink in the
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base instead of that grayish undertone.
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This tiny tweak can make all the
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difference. It's like flipping on a
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light switch for your whole look. Trust
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me, once you see how much fresher and
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more vibrant you feel in these softer
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blush tones, you'll wonder why you ever
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settled for dusky mauve. Chapter 3.
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Avoid bright. Now, let's get into a
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color that might not be in everyone's
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closet, but I see it pop up all the time
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in accessories and accent pieces. Bright
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lime. Lime green is such a fun, punchy
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color that seems like it would add a
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cheerful pop to your outfit. But when
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you've got gray hair, bright lime is one
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of those shades that can completely
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overpower your natural elegance. Bright
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lime has a sharp, almost acidic quality
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that clashes with the softness of silver
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hair. It's such a high energy color that
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it can make your face look washed out,
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even if you've got a healthy glow. I've
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seen women try to liven up a neutral
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outfit with a lime scarf or bright lime
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bag, and every time it just ends up
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pulling all the attention away from them
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and their beautiful hair.
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If you're drawn to fresh greens but find
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lime too harsh, let me suggest the
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pistachio blazer from Ro. It has that
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tailored grown-up polish but in a color
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that feels gentle and serene. For
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something more relaxed, the cotton
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widelegg trousers in soft mint are a
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beautiful way to incorporate color
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without overpowering your look. These
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shades still feel playful, but they're
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softer and cooler, perfectly in tune
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with the elegant contrast of gray hair.
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Pair them with warm beige or cream to
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create a calm, tonal outfit that feels
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refined yet fresh. If you want to keep
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things interesting without going neon,
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pistachio and mint are your best
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friends. I also find that these soft
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greens pair beautifully with neutrals
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like light gray or creamy beige,
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creating a calm tonal look that feels
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polished and grown up. Here's a little
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bonus tip. If you're worried about mint
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washing you out, pair it with a pop of
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soft coral lipstick. That little hint of
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warmth brings balance to the cool mint
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and keeps the look modern and fresh. I
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know bright lime can be tempting,
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especially in summer when it's
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everywhere. But once you see how much
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more flattering pistachio or mint can
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be, how they bring out your natural glow
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instead of fighting it, you'll never
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look back. Chapter four. Forget dull
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mustard yellow. Let's talk about mustard
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yellow. Now, mustard is one of those
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colors that seems to pop up every fall,
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promising a warm vintage inspired vibe
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that feels artsy and creative.
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And I completely understand why so many
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of us are drawn to it. It looks stunning
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in the store and it feels like the
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perfect way to add a little color to all
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those neutral basics. But here's what
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I've seen again and again on women over
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50 with gorgeous gray hair. Mustard can
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be a real confidence killer. Here's why.
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Mustard yellow has a muted, almost
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brownish base that can actually make
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your complexion look dull or tired. And
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when you combine that with the naturally
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cool undertones of gray hair, it creates
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a sort of muddy, murky effect that drags
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your whole look down. I've seen it time
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and time again, even in well-cut pieces
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like a wool coat or a cashmere sweater.
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The color just doesn't play nicely with
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silver hair's natural brightness.
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Instead of mustard, which can sometimes
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feel muddy or overpowering, go for
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something soft and sunny like the gauze
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button-down from J. Crew in a pale
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lemon. It's lightweight, airy, and adds
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brightness without looking loud. If
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you're in the mood for something cozy,
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the cashmere sweater from Ralph Lauren
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in a soft yellow tone is another
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favorite. It brings warmth to the skin
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and works beautifully with cool toned
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hair. These pieces give you that golden
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glow without dragging down your
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complexion. Perfect for adding color in
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a flattering, elegant way. If you're
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someone who loves those earthy autumn
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shades, don't worry. You can still get
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that key seasonal vibe by pairing soft
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yellow with warm camel or light oatmeal.
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These colors play beautifully together,
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creating a tonal palette that feels
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refined and fresh instead of heavy and
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tired.
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Another tip I love is to bring in yellow
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as a subtle accent instead of a head to
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toe look. A creamy yellow scarf or even
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a pair of buttery yellow flats can be
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enough to add a little brightness
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without taking over. And let me tell
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you, when you find the right yellow,
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you'll see how it lights up your whole
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face, making your gray hair look even
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more chic and intentional.
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So, if you've got that mustard cardigan
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that just isn't quite working, give
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yourself permission to let it go. Trust
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me, a softer, sunnier yellow will feel
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so much more elegant and effortless, and
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you'll feel more vient every time you
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wear it. Chapter five. Leave harsh black
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for another time. Let's move on to a
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color that's a classic in almost
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everyone's wardrobe. Black. Now, I know
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this one might feel controversial. We've
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all been taught that black is slimming,
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timeless, and chic. And it absolutely
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can be, but here's the truth. Once you
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hit 50, and especially if you have gray
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hair, black can start to feel a little
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too harsh. I'm not saying you should
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never wear black again.
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But I see so many women default to black
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everything. Black trousers, black
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turtlenecks, black blazers because it's
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easy and it feels safe. The problem is
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black can create too much contrast
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against the softness of gray hair.
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Instead of flattering you, it can create
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harsh shadows that emphasize every line
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and make your skin look more washed out.
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So what do I suggest instead? Embrace
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deep charcoals, rich navy, or even deep
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forest green. These colors still have
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that slimming, sophisticated feel, but
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they're softer and more forgiving
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against gray hair. One of my go-to
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alternatives to black is the charcoal
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blazer from Paige. It gives you that
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same tailored sharpness, but in a shade
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that's a touch softer and much more
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forgiving around the face. If you prefer
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something even more minimal and classic,
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the theory staple blazer is a musthave.
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It's clean, structured, and flatters
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gray or silver hair beautifully.
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I also love adding the cream scarf from
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Aparus as a finishing touch. It adds
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lightness near the face and softens the
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entire outfit, especially if you're
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wearing deeper colors underneath. If
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you're someone who loves the drama of
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black, try layering it with a soft scarf
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or a blouse in a warm cream or blush
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underneath. This adds a little
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brightness around your face, so you
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still get the sleek sophistication of
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black, but with a softness that feels
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more flattering.
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Here's another idea I adore. Switch out
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black accessories for deep navy or
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burgundy.
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A navy handbag or a rich ox blood loafer
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still gives you that grounding classic
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feel, but with a depth that's so much
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kinder to silver hair. I promise you,
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once you see how much more luminous your
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complexion looks in these softer darks,
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you'll wonder why you ever relied on
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headto toe black. Black will always have
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its place. Think evening events or as a
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sharp accent. But for day-to-day
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elegance, charcoal, navy, and forest
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green are your best friends. Chapter
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six. Say no to sickly beige.
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All right, let's tackle a color that's
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everywhere in modern minimalist
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wardrobes. Beige.
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Beige has this reputation for being
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sophisticated and timeless, and in
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theory, it's a lovely neutral. But
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here's the catch. Not all beiges are
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created equal. And for women over 50
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with gray hair, the wrong beige can be
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downright unflattering.
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You know the kind I'm talking about.
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Those pale, almost yellowy or greeny
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beiges that look kind of flat and
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sickly.
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Instead of creating that elegant tonal
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palette, they can make your skin look
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shallow and even exaggerate the coolness
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of your gray hair in a way that's not so
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flattering.
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Instead of those yellowy beiges that can
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make your skin look dull, go for richer
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neutrals. One sweater I swear by is the
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taupe cashmere crew neck from J. Crew.
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It's simple, flattering, and the warm
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undertone makes such a difference,
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especially when paired with silver hair.
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I also love the lightweight linen silk
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scarf from Quint. It's a soft layering
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piece that doesn't feel bulky, but still
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adds that elegant texture and tonal
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harmony. These small color adjustments
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can completely elevate your everyday
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outfits. I also love using warm taupe as
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a base for layering. It's such a
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forgiving backdrop for accessories,
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whether that's a scarf in soft pink or a
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delicate gold pendant. And the best
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part, it doesn't feel like it's trying
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too hard. It's just elegant, modern, and
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easy. If you've got a lot of those
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washed out, pale beiges in your closet,
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don't be afraid to let them go. They
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might feel like a safe choice, but
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they're probably not doing you any
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favors.
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Instead, look for neutrals that have a
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little life to them, a creamy oatmeal, a
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soft gray, or that perfect warm taupe.
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And remember, I've linked some of my
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favorite pieces in these beautiful,
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flattering neutrals in the description
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below. They might be a little more of an
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investment, but they're the kind of
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elevated basics that you'll wear again
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and again. Pieces that will make you
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feel polished, elegant, and completely
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in harmony with your beautiful gray
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hair. Chapter 7. Steer clear of overly
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bright reds. Let's move on to a color
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that so many of us have loved for years.
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Bright red. Now, I'll be the first to
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say that red can be such a powerful,
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confident color. It's bold, it's
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dramatic, and it definitely has its
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place. But here's the thing. I've seen
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time and time again, bright cherry red
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can be surprisingly harsh when you're
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over 50, especially with gray or silver
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hair. Bright red has a vivid, almost
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neon undertone that can clash with the
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softness of gray hair. I've noticed that
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instead of complimenting the natural
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cool tones in silver hair, it tends to
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create a jarring contrast. It's like the
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red is saying, "Look at me." But not in
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that elegant, confident way we're going
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for. I've seen so many women wear bright
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red jackets or dresses thinking it's
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giving them that vibrant pop, but what
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it actually does is overwhelm their
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complexion. It can make the skin look
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ruddy or emphasize any redness in the
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face, which none of us want.
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So, what's a better option if you love
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red but want it to feel refined and
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harmonious with your beautiful hair?
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Swap out that bright, almost cartoonish
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red for a deep, rich wine or burgundy.
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These colors have that same confident
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feel, but with a sophistication that
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works beautifully with silver hair. I
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highly recommend the burgundy velvet
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blazer from Todds. It has richness and
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depth, but still feels elegant and
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mature, not too bold or flashy. Another
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gorgeous piece is the Yana blazer by
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Tove, which comes in a stunning wine
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tone that works beautifully with gray
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hair and feels very modern. These are
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the kinds of reds that bring confidence
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and sophistication without any of the
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harshness of bright cherry tones.
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Here's a styling tip. Pair a rich
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burgundy blazer with a soft cream
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turtleneck or even a blush pink silk
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blouse. These lighter creamy tones break
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up the intensity of the red and create a
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balanced tonal look that's both modern
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and timeless.
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Another little trick I love is to play
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with texture. If you're going to wear a
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deep wine tone, go for a fabric with a
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bit of texture. maybe a soft velvet or a
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brushed wool. These little textural
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touches add so much depth and dimension,
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making the color feel even more
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luxurious.
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I know it can be hard to let go of those
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bright reds if you've always loved them.
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But once you see how much more
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sophisticated you feel in a deeper
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shade, how it works with your hair
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instead of against it, I promise you
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won't look back. Chapter eight. Avoid
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ice cold pastels.
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Now, let's talk about something I see so
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often in spring and summer collections.
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Icy pastel colors, you know, the ones
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soft lilac, baby blue, minty green, they
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can feel so fresh and light, like a
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little breath of spring air.
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But here's what I've found. On women
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over 50 with gray hair, these icy
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pastels can actually have the opposite
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effect of what we're going for. The
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problem is these icy pastels have a
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cold, almost frosty undertone. They can
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make the skin look pale and the hair
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look flat, almost like the color is
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leeching out all the warmth and life
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from your face.
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I've seen women wear a pastel blue
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cardigan and tell me, "I feel so washed
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out, but I don't know why." And it's
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almost always the color. So, what's the
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alternative? If you still love that
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soft, light feel,
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go for warmer pastels instead. Colors
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that still have that airy quality, but
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with a gentle warmth that balances out
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the cool tones of gray hair. One of my
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favorite pieces for a warm pastel that
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doesn't wash you out is the peach V-neck
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sweater from J. Crew. It has that soft,
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airy feel we all love in spring, but the
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peachy tone adds life to your
20:56
complexion. If you want something with a
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little more structure, try the cashmere
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silk jumper from M Plus M. It's
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luxurious, flattering, and a perfect
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example of how warmer pastels can truly
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glow against gray or silver hair.
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Here's a styling tip I swear by.
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When you're wearing these warmer
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pastels, anchor them with warm neutrals.
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Think soft camel trousers or a creamy
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oat cardigan layered over your pastel
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top. These little warm touches ground
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the pastels and make the whole outfit
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feel cohesive and polished. If you're
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someone who really loves icy pastels and
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you're not quite ready to let them go,
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here's a little trick. Keep them away
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from your face. Maybe a pastel blue
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skirt or mint green pants with a warmer
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top. That way, you still get to play
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with those soft, pretty colors without
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letting them dull your natural radiance.
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And remember, in the description below,
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I've linked some of my favorite warm
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pastel pieces that I think you'll
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absolutely love. These pieces are
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timeless, elegant, and the perfect
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compliment to your silver hair. You
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know, one of the best things about
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building a wardrobe that truly flatters
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gray hair is that it's not just about
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style, it's about confidence and feeling
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like the best version of yourself every
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single day. If you're ready to explore
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some of these elegant, polished pieces,
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I've linked everything I talked about in
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the description below. They're
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