How to Wear Bright Clothes - Fashion Makeovers
Rather than falling back on black, discover how a well-placed pop of color can take your outfit up a notch.
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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It used to be that trenchcoats came in either black or khaki—but cover one with a tattersall pattern (Coach, $798) and you've got a cool, modern classic. Filmmaker Liz Peace, 28, loves how this menswear staple "taps into my English roots" and cinches it over khaki gabardine pants (Piazza Sempione, $595) to achieve a subtle shades-of-gray effect. For maximum impact and an even stronger British accent, pair with white and brown oxfords (Joan & David). Shirt, Banana Republic, $59. Chair, Poul Kjæholm, 1952, Suite New York. |
