Taupe is often sold as the perfect neutral . Not too warm.Not too cool.Not too dark.Not too light. And yet… taupe is one of the colors most likely to go wrong. If you’ve ever tried on a “neutral taupe” top, jacket, or makeup shade and thought: “Why do I look tired?” “Why does this look green on me?” “Why does this feel heavy or muddy?” You’ve probably fallen into the taupe trap . Let’s talk about why that happens — and how to avoid it. First: What Taupe Actually Is, and Why T