I think I just achieved "one perfect outfit" sort of using the Pres method in reverse. My question is: What do I look for next?
Sort of like another poster, I was looking for something to brighten the winter blahs, though I do live in sunny Florida! For a theatre date, I purchased an apple green silk trench and wore it open, with collar up, over my staple black lightweight wool trousers and a black knit shell. I added a mother of pearl pendant on a gold collar-bone choker ( my wedding rings and "good" watch are gold) and carried a dark gold clutch with beading in olive, copper, dark blue and tiny pearls, all very burnished. My shoes were black fabric. I had all these pieces, so the trench completed an outfit. I'm 5'8", 55 years old, dark blond hair and green eyes. I felt fabulous.
Now, I want to take the trench shopping, and I am at a loss where to start.
Thanks for your thoughts; this site has been so wonderful!
Caron
Yes, Caron: That sounds like one perfect outfit!
Let's see if we can spin the green silk trench around for a few more:
Look for some pink components to wear with the trench. A pink linen shirt and dark olive jeans; black patent flats. A pink eyelet skirt, white tank, pale tan sandals. Dusty pink would be gorgeous.
Light green will also support navy (navy wide legged, cuffed trousers, navy pumps; a white shirt (nautical, with the green over.) White peep-toes.
There's a print that's popular now that combines bright yellow, navy and green;
Print Skirt
And, since you are in Florida, don't forget Lilly
(Imagine this shirt, white pants, and your coat over.)
Also, remember that green is a perfect accent color to support a B&W outfit, or one that is based on a B&W floral or geometric print.
Congratulations on the perfect outfit, and here's to many more!
Pres
Friday, March 14, 2008
More Perfect Outfits with Green
Posted by Pres at 6:21 PM
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I have a question regarding the post about a green trench. You suggested some great options for her. the last one from Lilly is a patterned green shirt that you suggest she wear with white slacks and then her green coat over. To me this looks very matchy matchy. Am I not getting it? What color bag would you throw in? thanks for all your help and I am slowly learning!
I know this is difficult. The look of random matching isn't random at all.
In this case, as I've advised before, we're using a beautiful print to provide us with a set of colors; and pink&green don't match; (they are in vogue now, but this is recent; and, it's part of a certain preppy look, too. Very nice for Summer, or Florida.
The greens are one color, and the pink is the unmatched surprise. The white of the pants is a neutral. For shoes, it's easy: I'd add another neutral, like peanut. The bag could be an oatmeal beige, or a metallic or alligator in a deeper bronze tone.
It's a flashy outfit; but it works for the great coat.
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