While I wouldn’t say I got many nuggets of fashion wisdom from my mom as a child, I do remember her being very attentive to color and skin tone. She would always tell me if something “wasn’t a good color on me.” Good advice, for sure, but it also led to a closet that was almost entirely blue because that’s the color that looks best on me.
Over the years I’ve welcomed pretty much every color into my closet, but I had been holding off on orange. I thought a very indoor (read: pale) white girl like me would just look like a traffic cone in orange. Well, that might be true, but when people say “you could stop traffic,” that’s a good thing, right? I’m going for it.
Sure, not every color looks as good on me as blue, but a one-color life is no life at all. So sorry, mom, but I’m ignoring your advice. But I remember all the stuff about feminism and doing your homework.
Sweater* // Scarf* // Jeans (in black) // Belt // similar Shoes (on sale) // Sunglasses // Bag (on sale) // Lips “Romantic”
As a fellow blonde, I know what you mean – some colors are tough to wear! I struggle with yellow, and some oranges. And I, too, have a closet full of blue! Lookin’ good, you’re rocking that orange!
Thanks, Annie! I still have A LOT of blue on my rack of dresses. I guess if I want to wear one color from shoulder to knee, I still lean toward my old standby.
I think you look great with the orange! 🙂
But you’re followed the golden rule about not wearing it right next to your face perfectly. That scarf is so pretty and makes this outfit pop. Great job (and ps. I ignore loads of my mum’s ‘tips’ too – she now reads my blog for my tips!) xo
Anthropologie has a pair of slacks on their freshly cut list that is that color – your post is right on for styling my just ordered pants!
I think this shade looks great on you!
Thanks! I don’t know why I avoided orange for so long…a more reddish shade like this one looks fine on me.
same here. I definitely am more open to wearing that color now though. Especially with some cool prints or accessories.
Love this look! Perfect for fall!
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I love the combo of the sweater with the leopard belt. So cute!
Thanks! I thought it felt like a very fall combo.
I love this!!!!! And I think there are so many shades of orange/coral/persimmon, it can work on any skin tone. Plus the scarf cooled it down a little against your skin. Dig it sister!
I think the orange looks good on you! I totally wear the same colors over and over again though. I love the simplicity of this outfit.
Loving that infinity scarf! And the red on you! Love! http://www.northernstyleexposure.com
I find an orange that’s darker, less neon/pumpkin/traffic cone works best on us pale blondes. I really love your scarf and bag!
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I think you picked the right shade of orange for you! Plus the scarf breaks it up so its not right on your face.
-AJ
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