When dressing for fall, one doesn’t have to stick to dark and dull shades. Instead, picture the changing colors of the leaves and take inspiration from nature, as I did with this mustard yellow sweater outfit.
Mustard is a fairly good description of this shade and is much more specific than yellow, right? But if we want to get REALLY specific, we could use the word gamboge. Gamboge describes the vivid yellows of autumn, as in this image and the poem that follows:
The ceaseless creasing of the morning sea, / the fluttering gamboge cedar leaves allegro, / the rods of the yawing branches trolling the breeze…
— Derek Walcott, The Prodigal, 2004
Don’t you just love the elegance of the word gamboge?
Some other descriptive words for fall include russet, amber, scarlet, crimson, maroon, and auburn. These color words conjure up images of autumn foliage in all its glory.
Now let’s take a look at my version of fall color.
The Mustard Yellow Sweater Outfit
Let’s start with the yellow sweater. This is an open-weave sweater that has a loose, comfortable fit. The rolled crewneck and the drop shoulders give it a casual look. You could also wear it over a blouse or turtleneck as the weather gets colder.
Have you picked up a pair of wide-leg jeans yet? Honestly, these are my go-to for comfort and they give off a laid-back vibe that I like when I want to be comfortable and casual, yet still stylish. The wide-leg style is still a big trend this fall, so you can still pick up a pair.
I love to mix a bright color like this mustard yellow outfit with an animal print. Leopard looks lovely with yellow, and the mustard tends to pull out the golden tones in the leopard print. There are lots of versions of these leopard print mules and they are super easy to wear and to style.
This rust tote-style handbag is just the right size to carry all of your things without being bulky. You can also wear it as a shoulder bag.
I love the play of this amber necklace on the mustard yellow. It ties everything together and adds a bit of length to the sweater and the torso. This is always a good thing to do when the top is a bit boxy. It gives the eye a longer line to follow.
Mine is from my favorite local boutique, Salon Zinnia and Boutique. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that it is a dangerous place for me! Lol! Every time I get my hair touched-up–about once a month–and I wander through the boutique, I find something unique that I simply must have! Do you have a place like that? Where is your danger zone for impulse shopping?
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The mustard sweater looks great with the leopard print mules! I love the long necklace too! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Thanks so much, Emma. You know, the necklace made me think of you when I put it on! You always add such beautiful accessories. Thanks for hosting!
xx Darlene
Such a great sweater in the perfect fall color! I am loving the wide leg jeans, too, with those adorable leopard slides. So as a wordsmith, I totally get excited to learn new words. And while I do maintain a pretty extensive vocabulary, gamboge is not a word that I knew before. And what a fabulous word it is! Thank you for the mini vocab lesson! And thanks for linking up as well.
Shelbee
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Haha! Only you have picked up on that cool word, Shelbee! Yes, you are totally a wordsmith, and I suspect you’ll use gamboge in a poem or post in the future! That was a new word for me, too. Thanks for the reflective comment.
xx Darlene
Such a great colour for fall – I couldn’t agree more!
Yes! I love yellow year-round, but these rich mustard shades are so pretty in the fall! Thanks, Katerina.
xx Darlene
I love the shade of your sweater! I just received a pair of saffron earrings I ordered and can’t wait to wear them with a multitude of outfits this fall!
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Oooh, those earrings sound fun! Can’t wait to see what you style them with! Thanks, Mirelle.
xx Darlene
I’ve just started loving mustard as a color especially for the fall. I mean, look how perfect it goes with those leopard shoes!!
XOXO
Jodie
I know, right? Leopard surprising goes with so many bright colors. I know I’ve seen a version or two on your blog, Jodie! Thanks for the sweet comment.
xx Darlene
I never wore this color that much! But I find myself drawn to this color this season! It s so beautiful warm!
It does seem like the perfect fall color, doesn’t it? But I’ve been a yellow lover for a long time and mustard is one of my favorites–as you can tell. Lol! I’ll watch to see if you wear it on your blog!
xx Darlene
This is one of my favorite shades for fall! The color is so flattering and reminds me of those gorgeous yellow leaves!
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I agree! Mustard is just one of the beautiful fall colors, but it’s one of my favorites! Thanks for weighing in, Ruth!
xx Darlene
Mustard yellow looks so good on you! It’s such a fabulous fall color! And those leopard shoes were the perfect choice!
Thanks for the nice comments, Laura. I go just a little bit nuts with yellow! Lol! And of course, I love it with leopard! Have a great week,
xx Darlene