My Color Palette (or Lack thereof)

As much as I love neutrals and appreciate a very basic color palette I have realized that I cannot restrict myself to just a few colors when it comes to clothing for myself or my family.  I love the look and idea of having a color palette and a simple, minimalist capsule wardrobe like those Instagram Influencers who show 10 pieces of clothing that they can magically turn in to 100 fabulous outfits.  I have friends that dress so beautifully in all basics and they look so elegant and it always makes me wish that I could do the same. I have friends who dress their children in the most gorgeous outfits that are simple and muted in color.  But for some reason when I go to purchase clothing pieces for myself and my family I am drawn to colors, prints, and florals. I do buy basic, solid, monochromatic pieces from time to time. But I don’t get excited over them. And I find that if I am wearing something that is not colorful or is too solid, I don’t feel very energized that day.  My kids love colors and wearing colors and embrace the random colorful pieces of clothing I buy for them. We all certainly don’t look anything like the ads you see online, but I just feel more comfortable in colors and seeing colors on myself and my kids. When I was growing up I remember my mom never let me buy anything black or wear anything solid black.  She thought it was far too morbid and serious/adult for a child (or a teenager) to wear. Even now, she really does not like to see me or my sister in clothing that has too much black. So maybe some of my affinity for color comes from that. Coincidentally my husband also loves colors and likes when we all wear colors. So maybe it’s just who we are. We will never be the perfectly coordinating and classy, elegant family wearing timeless outfits, instead we will be the crew that always stands out because we are wearing the loud clashing clothes! I am okay with that.