Weekend Wardrobe: Evergreen Forest-Inspired Winter Basic 4x5 Wardrobe

Looking at the image of an evergreen forest in winter shown above, you would not think that warm colors could be found, but thanks to Adobe Color Wheel, I was able to pull out three to serve as a basis for a winter 4x5 wardrobe:

This shade of green is on the cool side, but green is a color that can go either way;
the white is a warm ivory hue, and dark chocolate brown is the warm equivalent of black for this wardrobe.

These colors would work well for transitioning from fall to winter.  Just as I did last week, I used apparel from Coldwater Creek, mostly because it can be difficult to match less popular colors from different retailers.  However, I was able to find a few pieces from other sources to round out this collection.

The first set of four focuses on brown and ivory apparel:

Clockwise from top left: Coldwater Creek Spirit Sierra Textured Henley in Ivory; Coldwater Creek Stretch Tweed Knit Jacket in Brown/Cream; Coldwater Creek Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater in Ivory; Coldwater Creek Pinwale Stretch Corduroys in Brown.

The next set of four brings in the forest green:

Clockwise from top left: Coldwater Creek BestCotton Stand-Neck Tee in Ivory; Coldwater Creek Shaker Zip-Front Cardigan in Forest; Coldwater Creek Shaker High/Low Pullover in Forest; Coldwater Creek Knit Denim Straight-Leg Jeans in Forest.

In the third set of four, I was able to find a print that coordinated with this collection:

Clockwise from top left: Coldwater Creek PrimaKnit Crewneck Tee in Ivory; Coldwater Creek Scattered Feathers Tunic in Sand Multi; Land's End Women's Chenille Open Cardigan in Ivory; Coldwater Creek Ponte Perfect Holly Pants in Brown.

Ivory and forest green dominate the fourth set of four:

Clockwise from top left: Coldwater Creek Shaker Turtleneck Sweater in Forest; Coldwater Creek So-Soft Cowlneck Sweater in Ivory; Coldwater Creek Mixed-Rib Open Cardigan in Forest; Coldwater Creek Stretch CottonLuxe Pants in Ivory.

Brown is the main color in the final set of four, which adds a skirt and dress for variety:

Clockwise from top left: Pure Collection Cashmere V-Neck Cardigan in Chocolate; Land's End Women's Relaxed Long Sleeve Supima Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt in Ivory; Appleseed's Everyday Knit Long Skirt in Chocolate; Land's End Women's Long Sleeve Mock Neck Cable Sweater Dress in Rich Mahogany Heather.

And here is the entire 4x5 basic wardrobe:

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Next week I will add the accessories to this winter wardrobe.  Until then, stay warm everyone!