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Home » The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Shades of Pink, Navy and Grey

The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Shades of Pink, Navy and Grey

October 10, 2014
 
While the French 5-Piece Capsule Wardrobe is great for experimenting with new colors or  trendy items, it can also be an opportunity to build your wardrobe around your favorite colors. If you like pink – all shades of pink – then indulge in a combination of beautiful items for the long-term and a few more spontaneously fun things for a season or two.

 

Pink accents for a navy and grey wardrobe

Scarf – KathKath, pink cashmere turtleneck – Uniqlo, pink cardigan – Uniqlo,  striped tee – Charles Tyrwhitt, tote bag – 2 Picche

 
There are lots of possibilities here, from bright and cheery ensembles to more subtle and low-key ones.
 
a dozen outfits using a core of navy and grey, with pink accents
a dozen outfits using a core of navy and grey, with pink accents
 
Just a reminder that this is A Common Capsule Wardrobe upon which we are building.
 
a 12-piece neutral wardrobe in navy, grey and denim

Grey v-neck – Uniqlo, grey turtleneck – Uniqlo, navy cardigan – Uniqlo, navy v-neck – Uniqlo, white broadcloth shirt – Uniqlo, denim shirt – Uniqlo, grey tee – Uniqlo, navy tee – Uniqlo, dark jeans – Uniqlo, grey jeans – Uniqlo, navy skirt – Uniqlo, faded jeans – Uniqlo

 

love,

Janice

The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Shades of Pink, Navy and Grey

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Tags: A Common Wardrobe, French 5-Piece Wardrobe, grey, navy, pink
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  1. cheryl :) says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    I love pink! It is such a happy color! :)

    Reply
  2. Doré Way says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Pretty in pink, indeed! Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    October 10, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    The pink is lovely and flattering to many skin tones. I have never understood why it is underappreciated. Maybe too girly…..What you have shown is casual and sophisticated!

    Reply
  4. Kimm says

    October 10, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    This is just beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    October 10, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Hi Janice:

    I just bought a pair of hot pink ballet flats, they are very comfortable but hot pink! How would you style them? Thakns.

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    This shows the real benefit of the common wardrobe:having base colours which suit adding pretty, fresh accents.
    It also shows why it can be good to go against the trend and not opt for the current season's colour trends as each of these ensembles is striking.
    Again, I've learned SO much from Janice. Now I never feel as if I am wasting money when I buy the odd expensive item. My last two were a navy velvet jacket which can go over jeans or out in the evening with evening accessories and a summer navy jacket which I know I'll wear all the time.
    My wardrobe now looks cohesive. Current colours (Summer here) are navy, turquoise black and neutral beige.
    Thank you so much Janice.

    Kate

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  7. Beatriz Fortes says

    October 12, 2014 at 1:02 am

    This is too much pink for me but it is interesting to see the wardrobe functioning with two shades of the same colour.

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  8. Heide Geir says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    What would you do instead of a turtleneck. I always feel awkward in them. Even as a kid i avoided them. I replace cardigans with blazers because it is more me but I can't seem to solve the turtleneck dilemma

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  9. Kathryn Pledger says

    October 23, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Great to see how you have styled our KathKath scarf. I love it!

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  10. Karalane says

    December 13, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    @Heide – I tend to avoid turtlenecks as well. I don't like the sensation of anything to close to my neck – even crew neck tees. I also carry my weight across my chest and upper arms, and turtlenecks make my chest look larger. Have you tried a draped cowl? I like them in thin knits. I particularly like them with a half sleeve or 3/4 sleeve. They will work under a v neck if the cowl is not too chunky or draped.

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  11. Maicun says

    November 13, 2016 at 4:22 am

    So adorable, I saw a cardigan same shape with color of ripped apricot (I can't tell the color in english, https://www.google.com/search?q=m%C3%A0u+m%C6%A1+ch%C3%ADn&client=firefox-b-ab&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3ud_e8KTQAhWCro8KHcA-D-QQ_AUICCgB&biw=928&bih=421#tbm=isch&q=ripped+apricot+color&imgrc=fwqqymQnBai1TM%3A,

    please have a look, the color is the 3rd from the left, what do you think for a combination?sorry for my poor expression

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    • Janice Riggs says

      November 15, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      Dear Maicun, That color is lovely! Your English is great, and I would definitely call it apricot, or peach, which is a very similar fruit.

      But I want to share two things with you: Ripped means that someone tore a hole in it – it has a rip, which is a tear or a hole.

      You want to say RIPE apricot – ready to eat is ripe, in English.

      Please comment more frequently; my readers are very kind, and will happily help figure out what you are trying to say.

      hugs,
      Janice

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    • Maicun says

      November 18, 2016 at 2:58 am

      Thank you for your correction, ha ha, I was rolling on the floor laughing when reading your post, you are so kind and patient, really and with a sense of humor ;). Actually I want to say that I am inspired by your collection of pink with cardigan, fabric bag, square scarf, knit shirt etc, but it may seem too much for U-40 girls do'nt you think, so I would like to ask if for peach color instead of pink, what do you advice for some mix of just one peach + basic colors of all other items?

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    • Janice Riggs says

      November 18, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Most women wouldn't want to wear more than 2 pieces of the pink at the same time – it would be overwhelming. But wearing 2 pieces makes it look as if you chose the pink to wear intentionally, rather than just 1 piece, which can seem like "it's the only clean tee shirt I have!"

      And peach would be lovely – look at today's blog post for a softer shade of pink, which is closer to peach. I think Tuesday I also used a warmer shade of pink that you might like, too.

      hugs,
      Janice

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    • Anonymous says

      October 13, 2017 at 10:24 am

      I quite like the sound of ripped apricot :-)

      Reply
  12. Vicky says

    May 9, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Really enjoying your creations.
    Thank you so much.
    You’re saving us lots of money, too.

    Reply
  13. Mitzi says

    July 30, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    I adore pink! In fact, my wedding dress (back in 1989) was an ice pink. I still loved pink and I still love my hubby. These are amazing combinations and I can’t wait to put them to the test when the weather changes. Thank you so much! Merci beaucoup!

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  14. Alvina says

    June 4, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    Hi, we’re going to a Rhine River cruise this Aug-Sept for 3 weeks. I need help with a capsule wardrobe that includes cool temps in Switzerland and warmer temps in Paris! My favorite colors are Black/Navy/Pink/lavender with white. Help!

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  15. Debra says

    January 11, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    I LOVE the pink!! And mixed with the gray and navy makes it not seem “silly, but “classic with a pop!” I wear MY colors whether they’re super IN or not, so while pink is IN and I can find them in stores and catalogs, I’ve been stocking up on nice pink staples!

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