Here’s in interesting task – how do we take advantage of a subtle hue in a plaid fabric? In the first photo we have a argyle print stockings with a very thin mustard yellow stripe. The skirt is is in the same shade of yellow as in the stockings, and it’s worn with a traditional black suit jacket and black shoes. The second photo is gray plaid skirt with a very slight line of mustard yellow. That subtle hue is matched up with a suit jacket in the same color. This could be worn with black stockings and black pumps, or perhaps tall black boots. If you have the colors carefully planned out, you can create some good work outfits by mix-and-matching suit separates. Any other suggestions on picking up hues from the readers ?
Here is a question: Are patterned/colored tights appropriate for the office?
Comment by Dominique — November 3, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
Yes, they are. BUT they souldn’t be too flashy, and they must blend in with the rest of the outfit – it’s a matter of what impression the outfit gives as a whole, not just what the stockings look like. Also see this previous post on stockings:
http://careerfashionblog.com/what-are-the-right-nylons-for-your-suit/
http://careerfashionblog.com/?s=socks
Comment by admin — November 3, 2009 @ 9:28 pm
Thanks a lot this helps
Comment by Dominique — November 4, 2009 @ 9:26 am
I love anything mustard but I just don’t know what to match it with… Thanks for this post, it inspired me a lot
Comment by All Women Stalker — December 22, 2009 @ 8:39 am