Definition of TAUPE

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Following on from her Irish-inspired green look yesterday, The Duchess of Sussex opted for a somewhat more muted shade of taupe this time with a Roland Mouret dress, featuring an asymmetrical skirt and sash waist. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle's Taupe Roland Mouret Dress Means Business for Day 2 of Her Ireland Trip," 11 July 2018 This year, however, thanks to the bold-hued inspiration of the late 1980s and early ’90s, the soft neutral ivories and taupes have been replaced with reds, greens, mustards. — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, "Festival season in Philadelphia is here. Here's what to wear so you don't look like a fool | Elizabeth Wellington," 30 May 2018 Kay, real estate experts agree that colors such as taupe, gray and beige seem to add the most to a home’s resale value. — Houston Chronicle, "A lack of privacy," 10 June 2018 The little locker-like closets for the kids were already there, but everything was taupe. — Mimi Read, House Beautiful, "Lindsey Coral Harper on Decorating With Bold Colors," 10 Feb. 2015 For me, combining Powerful and Flirty [a cool taupe] is a no-brainer for an easy nighttime look. — Maureen Choi, Glamour, "Kerry Washington Plays 20-ish Beauty Questions," 10 May 2018 Her eyes were defined but not overly lined or smoky, a layer of taupe shadow spread over her lids. — Sophia Panych, Allure, "Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding Hair and Makeup Is Refreshingly Simple," 19 May 2018 During her second major public appearance after their engagement, Markle wore a Smythe Brando Coat, taupe wrap, black Marks & Spencer Bell-Sleeve Jumper and black Burberry flare trousers while stopping by Reprezent 107.3FM in Brixton with Harry. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Once Struggled to Get 'Big Designers' to Dress Her, Ladies of London Star & Stylist Says," 19 May 2018 Covered in wavy brushstrokes in shades of taupe and gray, the print was a departure for Jenner, but the figure-hugging silhouette was true to form. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Turns Out Kylie Jenner Is a Phoebe Philo Fan," 9 May 2018

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