Vivid Minimalism: Can you build a wardrobe using 3 colors?

[@CBlake-xy5cm]

Hi Beth. :) We both intuitively used similar criteria to change our wardrobes to compliment silver hair. I love the palette you chose because it: (a) includes a neutral palette (white/gray/black); (b) includes two additional colors (navys/blues & reds/pinks); (c) and specifically prevents your skin tone from looking washed out relative to your gorgeous silver hair. Maybe because my skin tone is olive, to prevent me from looking bluish in the face, I find my best neutrals are cool-toned browns, and my best colors are teals/greens, wine reds, and peachy oranges. I use mixed metals to good effect, focusing on mostly silver metals around the face. I really find it's attractive to wear clear colors, especially when the daylight is strong. On a different note: I just cut off the last of my dyed hair in May, and I LOVE the look. I'm doing my very best to be positive and brave about this, but it is very likely I will lose this gorgeous head of long hair in a few months to chemo. I'm doing my best to enjoy each day of having a full head of long silver hair that I patiently grew for two years. This is a hard lesson in non-attachment and letting go for me. 🦋🧡🦋

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much for sharing your big news. I'm very sorry to hear that your treatment will mean that you will lose your hair. It sounds as though you have the right attitude. I'm sending you love and intentions for healing well. 💖💖

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Please consider a wig. When I needed to wear a wig 2 years ago due to having hair loss due to illness, I was shocked at how gorgeous and realistic they are now. The technology is amazing. I wore the same as my natural white hair until it grew back. I actually enjoyed it. I’ve even continued to wear them when we have a night out. There are several really good wig reviewers on KZbin. Much love to you.💝💝

[@franziskafroemel4541]

Love that you are capable to nail your colors by looking at some pictures of yourself and figuring it out by stating: "I like myself best in XY color"! Love your intentionality!

[@theprettyintellectual]

This is such an interesting approach, Beth. I’ve oftentimes felt limited in terms of defining my “style” so perhaps framing it around a color palette would feel more authentic. I’m going to give this some thought…thanks for the inspiration!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Absolutely! 💖💖 It was a slow burn idea for me. I was inspired to try this approach and then I sat with the idea for a while.

[@jeannie6661]

Beautiful Beth...love the color palettes💙

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you! 💖They are giving me so much energy and clarity. It’s been a lot of fun to explore this idea.

[@Dwynfal]

I've been sticking to a tight colour palette for years (in my case white/grey/black, blues and green). The are the colours I feel look best on me. Every time I would buy something in another colourway it would just languish in my closet! This year I've added natural linen (a very light cool beige) in pants and jacket and surprisingly I like it and wear it a lot. I guess it's an extension of the white to black neutrals. I have one pair of cognac shoes and one cognac bag, also wear those a lot with my colours. I don't plan on buying more cognac but would probably replace if when they get used up as I feel they coordinate well with my palette and give me a "lighter" for spring/summer / fall when black is too harsh. BTW, you look terrific in pink and that pant suit is beautiful!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you for the kind words! 💖💖 I love natural linen! I consider it an extension of the white/gray palette for sure. It’s been super easy to find this year, too. Cognac is a great solution to the brown problem (brown is lovely of course, just outside of what I’m normally wearing). I have some Cordovan belts and shoes but that hasn’t been a perfect solution for me either.

[@downtoearthsewing]

I have a similar palette and have found natural linen, a cool olive tone, and cognac accessories are great in the warmer months when black might feel to harsh. And I love mixing those earthy tones with black or white. It really gives me many more options without over-complicating things.

[@TerriM416]

I started using the same concept a couple of years ago. I was delighted to see that you and I use the same colour palette. I love your hair!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you!! How fun that we chose the same palette and it’s great for me to hear that you are still using this concept. 💖💖💖

[@karenscookingkorner]

Love this concept!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I’m so glad, Karen! 💖💖

[@louisealain780]

Hi Beth, love this concept a lot. There are certainly some colours I gravitate to for sure. Very similar to yours. Since being silver haired I don’t wear browns, camel colours, beige etc… great video and you look gorgeous as always. Have an awesome week. 👩🏻‍🦳🤗

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Hello, Louise! 🥰💖 Yes, I have a beautiful camel coat that needs to be rehomed now-it just doesn’t look great on me anymore. Thank you so much for the kind words 💖💖💖

[@neon.neutral]

Hi Beth! So glad to find your channel again. Ive been doing somrthing similar, originally inspired by Hannah Louise Poston's video about her minimalist wardrobe and strict 2 colors in an outfit rule. I decided to try it and its been transformative for me. Helps with getting dressed immensely. I usually match my shoes.with my bag not bc youre supposed to but because it makes it easy and pretty much always looks put together :) im mostly grey at 38 but my coloring is softer than yours, even still ive been wearing black/ white/ taupe because i like the minimalism and usually when i add color its in accessories or in a graphic tee. Loved this vid! Would love to see the next one of how youre incorporating this info into styled outfits! ❤

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I LOVE @hannalouiseposton and was inspired by her video as well. I realize now that I wrote that in my notes but did not credit her with that inspiration. I remember watching her video and wondering if I’d feel constrained, which made me want to try it. I’m so glad you’re here! I love you follow-up video suggestions and will take you up on that. 💖💖thank you.

[@barbiec4312]

Very interesting concept and nicely presented. Thank you!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you, Barbie! I’ve been enjoying exploring this idea in real life 💖💖

[@kimmyers9170]

I've had my colors done several times. In one system, I'm a True Summer and in the other a Jeweltone Summer. I have a very tight palette of soft white, denim, navy, purples and cool greens. There are other colors available in both my systems but these are the ones I prefer. It really does make it easy to coordinate outfits. I keep seeing so many ladies on YT with cognac accessories and those don't work for me, so I'm happy to see the blush and ivory that you use to lighten up accessories for summer. I've added a pale blue handbag and that's worked well for me. Your silver hair is gorgeous! I love that coral pantsuit on you too.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you so much for sharing your colors and approaches to this concept. 💖💖 A light blue handbag is a great idea! I used to have a pair of sky blue sandals that went with almost everything-I wore them to shreds.

[@Barb-w]

I have also let my hair go silver and have noticed in my wardrobe my colors are very repetitive. Blacks, navy, white and pinks and reds. You have almost nailed whats in my closet! Great video. I too have also noticed in pictures, these colors look best! 😊

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you! It’s great to hear that this is relatable for you 💖💖

[@sharonsvendsen6959]

I am afraid of white too! 😂 I have been thinking about this a lot recently so the timing of your video is perfect. My coloring is very similar to yours and without realizing it, I have done the same thing.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Amazing! So glad this was relevant for you! 💖💖 I’m wearing white today and doing my best to behave 😂

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Love this concept. White is amazing. It looks great on you.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you, Catherine! 💖💖 I’m getting familiar with stain removers 😂😂

[@patkuykendall-weeks2617]

Yes. Black Blue and White work well for me!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Those are winners for sure! 👍

[@virginiaquinones-rogers3412]

Hi Beth, One day I just started decluttering my closet and just kept my blues, reds and some white and black items. Yes, I did close enough to what you have done. And I agree. What colors suit you are what is in style for you. Also the items that suit your body are what is in style for you. It definitely makes getting dressed easier and you do feel better in your clothes. Thank you for this video. P.S. I also read somewhere that nobody really cares what you wear. You don't have to impress anyone, you dress for yourself.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I love this comment! 💖 in the last few years I’ve been focusing on what suits me and ignoring trends. It is so freeing! And I agree about dressing for yourself. I check in with myself each morning and try to wear what will suit me best that day.

[@sarahb1740]

I love this! In particular, I have the same issue with brown accessories that you do and your solution is something I want to try! I think cream would be a good alternative to black for me. I would love to see a wardrobe tour from you!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you! I love your idea of a wardrobe tour. It’s nice to hear that I’m not the only one who has struggled with brown. I love to see the color brown, and I love how brown leather goods look. I’ve just never gotten comfortable wearing it on my person.

[@soulieobelissevan]

I love all those colours on you! … (least fave is darkest blue, bright tom red and white. 😊) Brighter blues, black and grey are my faves

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I really appreciate this comment! 💖💖

[@bethmutterer7731]

Yes! Yes, you can! I am a Dark Winter, and I choose the same color palette you did - Blacks, Whites, Red/Pinks, and Blues. I am sure you are a Winter too. Your hair is gorgeous!! My favorites tend to be navy and dark reds or burgundy or maroon. I have 3 maroon/burgundy suits. I have a couple of green/camo items, but no other colors at all. I have hundreds of choices and do not feel limited in the slightest. I just chose the colors that I looked best in and loved! Great to hear you're on the same path!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you for this wonderful comment! It’s inspiring to hear that this method has worked for you. I’ve always loved deep berries and garnets-I have a very well loved garnet pashmina that I wear constantly in the fall.

[@Melian07]

Very nice! I think the best choice for me would be similar to yours! Just more purple instead of reds. But I love wearing blue shades and also black, white and gray.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I love purple! Great choice.

[@brendalewis6382]

I also have grown out my natural hair color (is now white). And I have just cleaned out my closet. I have the same 3 color palette and some green added in. I'm drawn to multi-color tops that have the same 3 colors compilations. I'm one not to wear solid tops. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one drawn to this color palette. I'm all white at 62. My hair color is inherited through my mother. I wear it proudly!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

What a lovely comment! Thank you so much for sharing! 💖💖 I also got my hair from my mother and her mother. It’s part of our legacy!

[@robyn3349]

Hello Beth! Newsub here, first timer! You have presented this idea brilliantly! You have me thinking.❤

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Welcome, Robyn! I’m so glad you are here 💖💖 thank you for the kind words.

[@WendyS1822]

Our hair and skin coloring are virtually the same and I do something very similar, all the way to only having silver/cool toned hardware on my handbags. And also like you, I like the occasional green and I make sure to include some lilac in my blue tones. I have a couple of chocolate brown pieces in my wardrobe but I try to add a pop of color if I wear them (not often) or make sure to “up” my lip color. Enjoy your videos very much!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Wendy! 💖💖 love your suggestions, including limiting hardware metals. I’m super with you on the lipstick-it’s my secret weapon 💄

[@catherinegrimwood6089]

Interesting idea I think it’s something I would like to try - wondering if I fall into the same colours as you - also thinking of letting my natural hair colour to grow through

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Hi there! It took me a long time to settle on these colors, but at the same time they’ve always been my favorites. I do recommend keeping a record by taking photos of yourself in different colors. 💖💖 and how exciting that you’re thinking of letting your natural hair grow through. I am so happy that I did. I have lots of videos about the process. 💖💖

[@robinmanly7381]

Superior video! I didn't think about a palette before turning grey. My hair is a bit darker grey than yours, but our overall coloring is similar - I'm probably twice your size and age! I spent decades in the workplace wearing black to avoid comments (sadly, mostly from other women!) about what the boss was wearing. If I had it to do all over again, though, I think I would have opted for cool pink, bright blue, white, and black. Now I'm rocking my saturated orange linen pants!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

ooooo, those orange linen pants sound super cute! I know what you mean about scrutiny in the workplace. I very much lean on my blacks and navys at work (and probably always will), but it has been so fun to bring these higher energy colors in. They suit my personality and give me life!

[@robynwells8249]

I do this too. It makes getting dressed so much easier-less decision fatigue.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

It really does! I’m appreciating the ease.

[@lisapetrison-beautyreviews]

I agree that those colors look great on you and that many other colors would not. I feel like I am best off if I avoid wearing all the colors that look good on you (even black or white) and stick to greyed-out soft colors and tiny.prints - which would not work for you at all, I'm sure! So while I have not limited my wardrobe to three "color families," I think that I have eliminated from my wardrobe as many colors as you have, just more specific ones. Great video!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Love your take! You have such beautiful eyes-I’m sure the colors you have chosen bring out the soft color. 😍💖 And yes, I didn’t mention it but we all have different coloring and will like different colors. I probably should have said that so I appreciate the opportunity here.

[@lornaoldham6087]

I’m a Dark Winter with natural grey streaks and have I’ve been doing this over the past 3 or 4 years - my colours are blacks, reds and a few whites. I volunteer in an OpShop and get many great and unique garments 😊

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Your style sounds very chic! And I love that you volunteer at an OpShop-I had to research what that was. What a beautiful concept!

[@Shawnieb]

Your hair is gorgeous! I wish mine would hurry along with my gray/sparkles! I keep trying to find a stylist who would help nudge it that way, but no one will

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you!! 🙏 it can be very hard to find a stylist who is supportive. They’re out there, but certainly rare.

[@jennifercoralie9158]

I really love the name of your channel

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you! 💖

[@carolefletcher]

These colours look great on you. I've practised this concept since the 1980s, when I learned the mantra of only wearing 3 colours (4 if 2 are black and white). My wardrobe is mostly black, charcoal and navy (I dye tired clothes navy) with added white for summer. I add one accent colour family per season - this summer, it's red/pink. My coloured items are also textured for more oomph. EG: my (only) bag is magenta saffiano leather, my summer cardi is magenta bouclé rayon crochet and my summer jacket is scarlet cotton waffle.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Wonderful comment!💖 your method is so inspiring. Slow and intentional. Your summer jacket sounds so cute!

[@WandaHolt]

I did the same thing when I went gray a few years ago. My color palette contains the exact same colors as yours. I, too, have a few random items like my green cargo pants. I started by wearing an accent color each month (like red in July and December) along with my neutral black, white and navy. I kept my neutrals in the closet and swapped out the accent color. I realized my accent colors were always red, pink, purple and blue. So, eventually, I just got rid of the odds and ends left in the guest closet that never got invited to the main closet.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I’m in love with your methodical approach! It’s incredible how common this experience is! 💖💖

[@saffysaffy3239]

Since oing grey all I wear 7s white black gray and occasionaly burgandy. Colors I wore before dont work anymore

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Yes, I totally feel your pain! It changed everything! My only recommendation is to try different colors and take pictures. It took a while for my eyes to adjust

[@downtoearthsewing]

Those are my colors too, and looking at my closet, that's pretty much all you see hanging there. I do use some brown, olive, beige as neutrals as well, it helps me get away from too much black. I think one great advantage is that it helps simplify accessories, like you mentioned. I also find silver suits me better than gold, and that further simplifies things.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Yes!! It sounds like you might have some olive tones in your skin. I like silver, but I can wear gold, which is my preference most of the time.

[@Deem57]

First, your hair is absolutely stunning! Second, have you considered silver accessories, such as handbags and shoes? It's a trend right now so it should be easy to find. Plus it would match your hair.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you!! Yes, absolutely! I am emotionally attached to gold and like to wear it on my skin, which is neutral. I have brought in some pewter accessories but I’m still adding in silver.

[@carolinedelisle589]

Based on the video’s title I was expecting an even more restricted palette with only three colours. This is more three colour ranges. With this, the answer to the title question is: easily.

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Yep these are broad groups.

[@mangisty1007]

I am 51 and still haven’t found my style! My problem is I like everything! But I have realized that navy, pinks/reds and greens are the best on me! I always struggle with matching accessories! I just need to find clothes that I feel comfortable in! I am a mess!

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

I can SO RELATE to liking everything. I really really can. Those of us who love fashion and clothes can always find something to like. That's been my major goal, too--wanting to feel comfortable. For me, sticking to my best colors has helped so much.

[@beyond50skin]

Hi Beth, LOVE THIS VIDEO!! So well done ❤. I want to “minimalize” my closet!! You and DeZ @beautybyDez have inspired me to start sharing this journey! 🥰

[@InfinitegardenbyBethK]

Thank you! I really apprecaite the kind words 💖💖 I need to check out DeZ's channel! Thank you for the suggestion.