The Many Shades of Gray

Blog by: Silvia Panza – Fancy In The Sand

(Photos courtesy of La Collezione di Anna)

Fall shows are coming, and it’s time to plan your new show outfit for next year. If you don’t know what color to choose… choose gray. And when I say gray, I mean total gray: gray hat, gray chaps, gray boots and gray top. And a lovely gray lipstick too. 

I was at the FEQHA European Championship, and there was literally an invasion of gray outfits! Some were a darker shade, while others were a lighter one, but it was definitely the most worn color, after black. 

It’s an easy color to match! I love it paired with red or Burgundy. It gives an “haute couture” feeling. It’s classy  paired with blue, while it gives a rock look when paired with purple. If I were a youth rider, I would pair it with some brilliant colors!

It’s also an easy color to best describe your personality. If you want a “princess-like” look, you can add some pearls (maybe colored ones), while if you want to look like a “bad girl,” you can add spikes and chains.

It’s often difficult for Amateur riders to find a dark color (apart from black) that’s elegant and appropriate to show in. In my opinion, dark gray is perfect: it’s different, but not too odd.

I love gray! What do you think about it? Would you choose it for your next outfit?