So it’s all about orange today, is it?”
I looked in puzzlement at my coworker until I realised he was referring to my outfit. Yep, without realising it, all the accessories I’d thrown on without thinking about it – sunglasses, purse and wrap – were hues of orange and tangerine.
Amber alert! Moi, replete with orange sunglasses, purse and kimono top.
Later, I mentally reviewed my wardrobe and couldn’t believe I’d never noticed the veritable sunset going on in there. And while I hadn’t set out to make orange my signature colour, I realised most of the people I know have a colour or motif that pops up in many of their wardrobe favourites. One of my classiest friends always seems to wear mustard yellow, another is a Breton stripe devotee. And we all know at least one lady whose all-black wardrobe means she’s always the chicest girl in the room.
What’s your style signature?”
Is it a colour, a pattern, or a type of embellishment?
If you don’t have one, or are looking for a change, here’s some inspiration.
Teal blue
Surprisingly versatile, it’ll freshen up neutrals and basics.
MINKPINK game, set, match belt $24.95
Polka dots
Minnie Mouse can’t have been wrong all these years! A timeless classic with buckets of fun.
Boutique by Jaeger polka dot knit $70.08
Living Doll hot dot skirt $14.97
Markus Lupfer dot knit $257.54
Mix Apparel crew neck knit $19
Sequins
Because everything looks better with sparkles!
Supra black sequin hightop trainers $148.92
Lashes of London sequin bomber jacket $104.24
Traffic People sequin swing dress $96.36
Orange
An easy way to enjoy a refreshing hit of tasty tang, without the tell-tale drips and dribbles of the actual fruit on your chin. Squeeze liberally.
10 Bells gold lace half-moon necklace $9.98
For 5 more ways to add orange hues to your outfits click here.
What’s the recurring theme in your wardrobe? And did you intentionally make it your signature, or did it happen by accident like me?