Add some color to your basic black clothes
Black is getting some competition from brown and navy as go-to neutrals this fall. But what if your wardrobe is already filled with black pants, jackets, leggings, tops, dresses and shoes – all in good shape? You can still freshen up your look for the cold months ahead by adding some new colors to your existing wardrobe: bright blue, soft pink, cabernet, lilac, hot pink and, of course, red. “Shades of red are so big this fall,” said Julie DeLoreto, manager of Leelee, 5444 Main St., Williamsville. A crimson dress may be the ticket to giving a second life to your favorite black strappy heels, for example. There also is a ton of burgundy, maroon and wine – all of which pair nicely with black, DeLoreto said. And if you do by chance want to branch out from black, those colors work well with navy, too, she added. As for other good pairings with black, look for shades ranging from soft pastels to hot brights. This is in addition to more neutral colors such as gray, camel, ivory an...