Fashion experts have always said that color is the simplest way to update your wardrobe, whether it is your work uniforms, corporate clothing or casual polo shirts and t-shirts. Adding a few cool-weather pieces in the most popular hues will help you stay as trendy as the next red carpet walker throughout the fall and winter. No need to empty your pockets with a very expensive wardrobe overhaul, just add a few pieces that coordinate well with the basic cuts and colors you have in your wardrobe and voila you are on your way to a fashionable wardrobe.

Deep Plum, Eggplant or Phlox
Plum, eggplant, and purple are rich shades and perfect color choices for fall. This rich shade of purple practically screams class and elegance. A few pieces will add pizzazz to what might be boring corporate clothing or even the most casual of outfits. Invest in some casual and cheap polo shirts, inexpensive but classy corporate shirts, and even spa wear and medical scrubs.

Polo shirt, corporate shirt and plain t-shirt in Plum

Dark Teal and Jade
Teal is a medium blue-green color which is definitely perfect for autumn. There are different shades of teal like depending if it’s more bluish than green which makes it teal blue or teal that is more of a deep green/greenish-blue color which makes it more dark teal. Some tones of color close to teal are jade, turquoise, tropical rain forest, steel teal, emerald, and malachite and sky blue. You can wear it on its own, like a coordinated medical scrub tops and pants, or pair it with neutrals to add a little color to it.

Medical scrubs in Jade

Port and Company Essential T-shirt in Jade

Taupe or Coffee Liqueúr
Taupe is a pretty mix between a cool gray and an earthy brown, so definitely the ultimate neutral color. Since earth color is pretty much favored in this time of year, taupe is going to be uber popular this season. A pair of all-weather boots or a warm and snug outerwear or warm-up jacket in taupe will give you a trendy yet practical ready for a cold-spell look.

Cherokee Warm-up jacket in Taupe

Silver, Gray, or Quarry
A classic fall favorite is the color gray but for this year the gray goes a little silvery. Perfect to mix and match with other colors and is so versatile it goes with almost every type of shade be it in a lovely plain t-shirt or a ladies corporate shirts in long or short sleeves. Medical scrub pants and tops are also available in this sophisticated color making you stylish even in a hospital setting.

Short sleeve and long sleeve corporate shirts

Mustard, Lemon Yellow or Bamboo
Mustard yellow or lemons yellow or bamboo is going to be a huge favorite throughout fall and winter. And what makes this color very popular is that it would look awesome paired with any of the fall hues mentioned above. Complement it with taupe or silver to create a really chic look. Match it with deep plum or dark teal and create an autumn-themed look.

Sport Tek Polo Shirt in Mustard Yellow

Rust Hues, Rusty Orange or Burnt Sienna
A more masculine orange Burnt Sienna is a standard fall classic. It is describes as a warm mid brown color. Though women can easily use corporate polo shirts in rusty hues, a more masculine style could make use of Burnt Sienna as vibrant accents to add a splash of vivid color to your outfit.

Polo shirts from Port Authority in Rust Hues

Other fall colors are Magenta or Raspberry Wine, Orchid Hush for women and Cadet for men, and Bright Red.

Port Authority - Ladies Silk Touch Interlock Cardigan in Magenta and Bright Red

Plain t-shirts in Orchid Hush and Cadet

To better understand these colors, here is what Pantone, the makers of color dyes, color swatch guides and the world gurus of color have released in their fashion color report for fall 2011. And here is out these color really looks:

Must-have styles are:

Plaids and Polka-Dots

Medical scrubs in plaids

Nursing scrubs with polka dots

Bright Colored Pants and Wide Leg Trousers

Chunky Sweaters and Comfy Pullover Sweater

These are back from last season while plaids and polka dots are classics. Add a few pieces of each and simply color coordinate everything so you can maximize your updated wardrobe. Make sure you also check the colors and styles that you already have and make sure that you can also use those styles with the new colors so it doesn’t go to waste. Don’t let shopping get to you. Online shopping should always a fun experience especially with service oriented ones where you get the best customer support as well as the best choices, prices and deals like free shipping. So, check out your wardrobe right now and enjoy your shopping.