A hot pink dress that I can’t seem to part with is really the only color in all of my closet. I am frequently asked why I don’t wear more color or why I hate color. I don’t really hate color and I occasionally wear it, but I have found so many perks of a neutral wardrobe. Some of these perks have actually transitioned over to home decor and that is probably fueling the theory that I hate color. So what are the perks of a neutral wardrobe? A neutral wardrobe is timeless. There is no arguing that little black dress or classic white button down will never be out of style. I have found that neutral pieces can be repeated more often and tend to last well beyond trends. I have also found that there is more attention to detail in neutral pieces giving them an elevated high end look. I hate to admit that I still wear pieces in my closet that I bought 5 or 6 years ago. A neutral wardrobe is versatile and practical. It is so easy to dress up, dress down and mix and match neutral pieces. This makes packing so much simpler, especially when flying and space is at a premium. The neutral color scheme makes it easy to travel with just a few pairs of shoes and bulk items like coats can can be paired with all outfits. A neutral wardrobe allows me to be more intentional. I used to have a much more colorful closet but started noticing that the trendy and colorful pieces often ended up in a giveaway pile. Instead of buying multiple colorful tops I now buy a few neutral tops that will go with most everything in my closet. Since I am buying less I can spend a little more on each piece and fill my wardrobe with quality over quantity. Shop some of my favorite neutral pieces below and discover the perks of a neutral wardrobe yourself! xoxo

Dress: J.Crew // Boots: Nordstrom // Handbag: Tory Burch (similar) // Headband: Shopbop

I am not sure why, but long sleeved dresses are always so difficult for me to find. When I saw this Black Jacquard Dress not only had long sleeves but paired well with knee high boots, I couldn’t pass it up. This dress is the perfect solution for casual but warm winter attire. I love the subtle black on black jacquard pattern of the material and the matching buttons on the font. This Black Jacquard Dress fits oversized, I am wearing a small but wish I had ordered an extra small for sleeve length. This dress pairs perfectly with knee high boots or tights and heels. Since the shape of the dress is more loose fitting, it pairs better with heels than flats. I paired the dress with knee high boots and my favorite black puffy headband for an all back winter look. Shop this entire outfit below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Cardigan: J.Crew // Jeans: Paige // Heels: Jaggar // Headband: Loeffler Randall // Handbag: Tory Burch (similar)

This past week Texas experienced what is commonly known as “fake fall”. We usually have a couple of days in September where temperatures drop below 80 degrees and everyone (myself included) buy pumpkins, just before temperatures jump above 90 degrees again. Last week, in typical fake fall fashion, I pulled out a few warmer pieces buried in my closet and it felt so nice to wear something besides a tee or tank. I bought this black cardigan at the start of the summer and have been wearing it tied up with the matching shell. This cardigan fits true to size (wearing a small) and comes in a variety of colors, of course I only bought black and white. The ability to layer this cardigan or wear it on its own sold me on it. I also love the subtle late 90s early 2000s vibe it gives. I paired the black cardigan with my favorite Paige jeans, Jagger sandals and a puffy black headband. Shop the entire look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Top: J.Crew // Jeans: Paige // Heels: Sam Eldeman // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff // Headband: Loeffler Randall

I have the hardest time finding great workwear staples. I usually dress casual to the office, but occasionally I needed pieces that can dress up more for client meetings. I finally pulled the trigger on this black wrap top and now I am ready to order it in every color.

I love the versatility of this black wrap top. It pairs well dressed down with jeans or dressed up with a straight skirt or black pants for work. This top fits true to size (wearing a small) and because it is a faux wrap there is no issue with gapping around the neckline. I was a little nervous about the fit of this top, but it is surprisingly comfortable and I love the longer sleeves for cold offices. I completed this look with my favorite Paige jeans, a simple black headband and pointed pumps. It also looks great with these slim black pants. Shop this look below or you can always shop my looks on the LiketoKnow.it shopping app! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Turtleneck: J.Crew // Skirt: J.Crew // Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff // Shoes: Charles David // Earrings: J.Crew

This weekend we are attending the last of this year’s Christmas parties and my mind has already shifted to New Years Eve parties. I don’t love NYE, but I do love the excuse to add something metallic to my neutral wardrobe! I started with these super fun earrings from J.Crew, then this gold metallic skirt caught my eye and I couldn’t say no. This skirt fits true to size (wearing a 0) but be warned that there is very little stretch and it is not cut for wider hips. This skirt fits me a little tight through the hips, and would probably fit better with Spanx, but it fits perfectly in the waist. I paired the gold metallic skirt with my favorite black turtleneck, black pump and the gold earrings the originally caught my eye. These earrings look much heavier than they are and actually do not pull on my ears at all. Shop this look and some of my favorite black and gold pieces below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Blouse: Everlane // Jeans: Paige // Booties: Marc Fisher // Sunnies: Karen Walker

A few weeks ago I shared this black crew sweater from the Everlane collection at Nordstrom. Well, I ended up buying just about everything that came in black from the Everlane collection! I mentioned that we cleaned out our closet and for fall/winter were focusing more on staple pieces. This black silk button down blouse is such a great staple and was the perfect addition to my simplified closet. It fits true to size, but I ordered a size up (wearing a 2) so it would be a bit oversized. It comes in 5 colors and I already have the white version sitting in my cart for checkout. I paired it with my favorite raw edge jeans, but this black silk button down pairs well with skirts too. You will see this button down a lot during the holidays tucked into a plaid skirt! Shop this entire look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.