how to wear green, part 2: with orange

by Valerie on May 24, 2012

in fashion,how to wear it

Just because I’m all about green now, doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten my love for orange!

We need not go down the path of a St. Patrick’s Day refugee, here. This series is all about looking at colors in a new way (part 1 was about how to wear green with navy)!

Think of green and orange as a modern, sophisticated take on the nautical look…check it out:

how to wear green, part 2: with orange

 

Red, white and blue is the obvious, predictable, and expected choice for summer gear. For something a little different, why not orange and green instead?

Add white for a clean and crisp look, and finish off with gold jewelry for a truly nautical effect.

The slim skirt and heels on the left is perfect for a slightly dressy summer affair. Brunch with your inlaws, perhaps. Maybe some team-building thing with your coworkers.

For the weekend, try colored jeans (so very on-trend right now), a pretty scalloped top, and a wide belt. I live in wedge sandals for the summer, but flats would look just as cute with this outfit.

What do you think? Are you willing to update your tried-and-true nautical looks with green?
 

so, what do you think? leave a comment & let me know.

{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Donna Hawkins September 11, 2012 at 2:07 pm

Your Nautical Cardigan tutorial had me immediately rummaging through my closet for T-shirts! What I found is a long sleeved black shirt that is a nice, glossy, pima cotton. It is a little more snug than I like so I have not worn it very often. I am going to trim the front of the shirt with a narrower black & white print grosgrain ribbon; increase the number of “tabs” down the front to 6, and use matte silver buttons. Then I can wear it with my white lace tank top and I will have an outfit that will go from work right out to dinner and a show. I am off to the sewing store! Thanks for the great idea.

2 Valerie September 12, 2012 at 10:24 am

Donna, that sounds fantastic! I love your plan and I bet it will be gorgeous. I hope you’ll share pictures of your new cardi when you’re done!

Valerie

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