Wrapping Colours

As I said in my previous post, I often find myself wearing black simply because there are relatively few choices of colours in the kind of shapes and silhouettes I like to wear. I actually don't like black all that much, truth be told.

It was whilst, as odd as this sounds, watching Murder She Wrote that it really brought home to me how much I love colour. Jessica Fletcher often wore lovely fresh colours and I decided as a pensioner I will not resort to beige but will always wear cheery, light colour. Murder solving and general meddling may or may not be included in my old lady antics.

Solving murders in a coral cable knit. That's how it's done.

For the moment though I really need to get some cheer into my wardrobe.

It was with some surprise that DKNY's latest collection made me rather giddy with colour excitement. This is not a label I would have ever thought to look at and it was simply because I was sent access to their FTP site that nosiness got the better of me (I like snooping around FTP sites). I am now really glad I did look because the collection has sparked a lot of ideas about the kind of colour mixing I'd love to explore. Really bright clashes that remind me, somewhat apptly since we are just past the festive period, of wrapping paper.

There are lots of neutrals in the collection too of course, more in keeping with what you might expect from DKNY, and the embroidery anglais is also very, very lovely. I have a weakness for this feminine, pretty fabric. But it really is the brighter colour palette that make this a mouth watering collection, in my opinion.

The yellow trousers and magenta shirt combo, however, gets the biggest thumbs up from me. What a delicious pairing. I need some banana trousers in my life.

The only wee issue for me is the primness of the shapes, which I don't think I could carry off with any kind of conviction since I'm most certainly not at all prim.

Maybe I just need to get in touch with my inner Jessica Fletcher.

Queen Michelle

Comments

[Penny Dreadful Vintage]

You have some great picks today Michelle. DKNY can be a bit dull sometimes, but then occasionally you are surprised. And she does block colours WELL. These are all lovely, and I am certain that you could get away with a plain pair of trews and purple chiffon clouse (with a harness worn over the top, of course). It is probably just the bows that are throwing you off.

[Chellie2shoes]

Oh my. I never would have looked at DKNY, but those colors are fantastic! I second the yellow pants with magenta top, that would make you stand out no matter where you are.

[Faith]

I know what you mean about always resorting to wearing black (or gray). It just makes dressing easier, but it can get so boring! Haha... love these bright pops of colour, I should delve into colour a little more too.

~F

[Shaina Zareh]

Totally agree! I feel because it's winter time I stick to my blacks and grays. I know it may match with a lot but it's good expand your horizons and explore and test wearing more vibrant colors! Great advice!

[Louise]

I love yellow and purple together, it just feels so wrong it's wright right right! Pensioner colours a go-go.

[Tiffany]

Love that white dress

XOXO,

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[Leigh]

i wear black all the time, but i have been trying to wear more color lately too! this was a great post...gave me good ideas!

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[Milly]

The magneta + yellow combo is delicious to the eye. Some great colour picks here being filed away in my colour-wheel folder - perfect for those days when I just can't figure out what goes with what!

[perfumeorpoison]

that color blocking kinda reminds me of wolowitz from the big bang theory :D