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Is Your Closet Full of Beige and Black? Let’s Talk Neutrals (Without the Boring Bits)

MIDLIFE MOXIE

Release Date: 05/20/2025

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In this no-filter episode of Midlife Moxie, Gail's give-a-crap meter is broken (her words, not ours), Jen’s geeking out over the nuances of beige, and we’re calling out the neutral overload in your closet. Are you choosing black, beige, and navy because they’re your best colors—or because it feels safe?

We dive into:

  • Why black shoes aren’t the universal solution (sorry not sorry)

  • The difference between lazy neutrals and intentional style

  • How to find YOUR best neutrals (spoiler: taupe isn’t for everyone)

  • What happens when you pull your hair back (color shift alert!)

  • Tips for building a wardrobe that’s chic—not sleepy

Plus: Gail shares her styling secrets, Jen breaks down beige like only a color theory nerd can, and we answer one listener’s question about changing palettes in summer.

🎯 If your closet feels like a sea of safe choices, this episode is your wake-up call to stop hiding in neutrals and start styling them like a pro.

👠 P.S. We’re not saying never wear beige. We’re saying wear the right beige—and wear it with moxie.

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