>> I did that! I went out yesterday looking for more shirts, and I happened to find a t-shirt that was almost identical in colour to the oxblood pants I bought. *happy flap* <<
Woohoo!
>> I almost got a plaid flannel shirt that had oxblood and other colours too, but I ended up not loving it as much, so went with other shirts instead.<<
If you like plaid flannel, keep an eye out for it. There's often some sort of oxblood, burgundy, maroon, etc. because flannel is a fall/winter fabric and those colors fit the cool dark seasons. Plaid is great as an integrator because it combines two or more colors. Plus you can wear a flannel shirt buttoned up, or open with another shirt underneath it. Outdoorsy stores like Rural King, Big R, L.L. Bean, etc. tend to have a good selection of flannels. Shop now and you could catch end-of-season sales; the spring things will arrive soon if they haven't already. Flannel will return with the fall things in mid-to-late summer.
Think about what other colors you'd like to wear with oxblood. Beige works with either purplish or brownish versions, but brown tends to work only with the brownish maroon version. Watch for the bright browns that may be called saddle, whisky, or cognac. Navy works with most. I've seen forest green too. Sometimes in the women's section you'll see the purplish burgundy with pink. If the pink is added in small stripes, it can make an eye-popping accent.
>> Those other clusters sound useful too. <<
I'm happy I could help.
>> I might looking for shoes or a purse at this point, or some jewellry since those seem the most likely and most versatile; <<
That makes sense. If you like men's shoes, don't overlook those. Oxblood has some of the snazziest dress shoes. Sometimes it appears in women's shoes too.
>> I have some beige and brown neutrals that I think would pair well with the oxblood. <<
Get those out and test them against the oxblood you have just collected. The beige is an excellent bet; it goes with most colors. Brown will depend on its color and the version of oxblood.
>> An outer shirt might work too, though I'm less confident in my ability to find one of those that I like.<<
Options include:
* Plaid flannel, which is absolutely worth waiting until you find one you love.
* Button-up cardigan that can be worn alone like a sweater or over something else.
* Open-front cardigan that can only be worn over something else, but some people like the flowy style.
* V-neck sweater that can be worn alone or over something else, especially if made with variegated yarn or a multicolored design worked into it.
* Sweater vest.
* Waistcoat.
* Suitcoat or blazer.
* Shawl or shawl-vest, very popular in the Southwest over a blouse and skirt.
Think about what kinds of garments you like to wear and what silhouettes you prefer. Consider practicalities; I don't like things that swish around so much that they snag. If possible, try to collect a more-shaped (like a suitcoat) and a less-shaped (like a flannel shirt or loose cardigan) outer top, to give yourself options.
Since you're a fibercrafter, you also have the option of making something for yourself. Hence why I included references to oxblood yarn. Consider combining it with other colors you like, such as navy or forest green. A neutral is good, but beige is the best bet and that one's light enough to stain easily. Either keep it small or go with something stain-resistant like acrylic, because beige wool won't stay beige for long. :/
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Woohoo!
>> I almost got a plaid flannel shirt that had oxblood and other colours too, but I ended up not loving it as much, so went with other shirts instead.<<
If you like plaid flannel, keep an eye out for it. There's often some sort of oxblood, burgundy, maroon, etc. because flannel is a fall/winter fabric and those colors fit the cool dark seasons. Plaid is great as an integrator because it combines two or more colors. Plus you can wear a flannel shirt buttoned up, or open with another shirt underneath it. Outdoorsy stores like Rural King, Big R, L.L. Bean, etc. tend to have a good selection of flannels. Shop now and you could catch end-of-season sales; the spring things will arrive soon if they haven't already. Flannel will return with the fall things in mid-to-late summer.
Think about what other colors you'd like to wear with oxblood. Beige works with either purplish or brownish versions, but brown tends to work only with the brownish maroon version. Watch for the bright browns that may be called saddle, whisky, or cognac. Navy works with most. I've seen forest green too. Sometimes in the women's section you'll see the purplish burgundy with pink. If the pink is added in small stripes, it can make an eye-popping accent.
>> Those other clusters sound useful too. <<
I'm happy I could help.
>> I might looking for shoes or a purse at this point, or some jewellry since those seem the most likely and most versatile; <<
That makes sense. If you like men's shoes, don't overlook those. Oxblood has some of the snazziest dress shoes. Sometimes it appears in women's shoes too.
>> I have some beige and brown neutrals that I think would pair well with the oxblood. <<
Get those out and test them against the oxblood you have just collected. The beige is an excellent bet; it goes with most colors. Brown will depend on its color and the version of oxblood.
>> An outer shirt might work too, though I'm less confident in my ability to find one of those that I like.<<
Options include:
* Plaid flannel, which is absolutely worth waiting until you find one you love.
* Button-up cardigan that can be worn alone like a sweater or over something else.
* Open-front cardigan that can only be worn over something else, but some people like the flowy style.
* V-neck sweater that can be worn alone or over something else, especially if made with variegated yarn or a multicolored design worked into it.
* Sweater vest.
* Waistcoat.
* Suitcoat or blazer.
* Shawl or shawl-vest, very popular in the Southwest over a blouse and skirt.
Think about what kinds of garments you like to wear and what silhouettes you prefer. Consider practicalities; I don't like things that swish around so much that they snag. If possible, try to collect a more-shaped (like a suitcoat) and a less-shaped (like a flannel shirt or loose cardigan) outer top, to give yourself options.
Since you're a fibercrafter, you also have the option of making something for yourself. Hence why I included references to oxblood yarn. Consider combining it with other colors you like, such as navy or forest green. A neutral is good, but beige is the best bet and that one's light enough to stain easily. Either keep it small or go with something stain-resistant like acrylic, because beige wool won't stay beige for long. :/