How to Incorporate the 2021 Colors of the Year into Your Wardrobe
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute announces its Color of the Year, which sets trends for art, design, and fashion around the world. This year, Pantone selected two colors to represent 2021: ” Ultimate Gray” and ” Illuminating.”
Ultimate Gray is a light, natural gray hue that pairs perfectly with Illuminating, a pastel lemon yellow that radiates sunshine and positivity. As Pantone explains, ” The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is the colour combination that gives us resilience and hope.”
These two colors are sure to rise in popularity throughout 2021. At Ohio Valley Goodwill, we love the idea of incorporating one or both of these shades into our wardrobes!
Read on for some ways to rock yellow and gray in 2021 with help from Goodwill:
Yellow blouse from Goodwill
Yellow blouse with tan pants from Goodwill
Business casual
Spring is the perfect time to brighten up your work wardrobe. Add a pop of color with a yellow blouse, sweater, or skirt. Yellow pairs well with go-to neutrals like black, navy, and of course, gray! If you want to tone down a vibrant yellow piece, wear it under a sweater or blazer to make the rest of your outfit more relaxed.
Yellow sweater from Goodwill
White top with yellow shorts
Yellow Sweater from Goodwill
Casual wear
Give your weekend wardrobe a boost of sunshine with casual yellow and gray outfits. While it’s still cool and windy out, pair a lightweight yellow sweater with a gray t-shirt or button-down underneath. As the weather warms up, you can transition to wearing yellow shorts or skirts!
Gray sweater from Goodwill
Gray hoodie from Goodwill
Athleisure
Athleisure is here to stay, and we can’t complain! Gray is a popular and practical color for athleisure wear because it matches just about everything. Stay comfy and fashionable throughout spring with sweatpants, hoodies, shorts, and more available at great prices at Goodwill.
Yellow short-sleeved dress
Jewelry from Goodwill’s Treasure Island Gift Shop
Formal attire
If you want to shine brightly at your next special event, be bold and choose yellow! Wearing a bright color can give you a boost of confidence and serve as a great conversation starter. A yellow cocktail dress pairs nicely with silver (gray) jewelry, shoes, and accessories. When you’re looking for an outfit for a formal occasion, shop at Ohio Valley Goodwill first! Because our retail stores are constantly updated with fresh donations, you never know what amazing deals you may find on any given day.
Refresh your spring wardrobe at Goodwill!
Ohio Valley Goodwill makes it easy to find fabulous clothing and accessories in every color of the rainbow! Best of all, everything is priced affordably so you can get more for your hard-earned money. Stop by any of our 19 retail stores in and around Greater Cincinnati to browse our selection of clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, and home goods.
When you shop at Goodwill to refresh your spring wardrobe, you’re also helping to give someone in your community a fresh start with meaningful employment opportunities. The revenue generated through our retail stores supports job training and employment services for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Become a job creator this spring””shop at Goodwill!
