Pop Star
Which gorgeous color should anchor your outfit?
Go by what’s already in your closet.
You’ll feel most comfortableeven juiced upin a shade you often wear.
Dress, Loft, $80.
Shirt, Michael Michael Kors, $90.
Sunglasses, Elson by Paul Smith Spectacles, $390.
Scarf, Adrienne Landau, $295.
Bag, Dea Rosa, $1,250.
Bangles, Kenneth Jay Lane, $45 and $60 each.
Tights, Fogal, $43.
Orange is an especially great choice with autumn’s usual earth tones.
(Think of foliage.)
Try it in a trendy pencil skirt.
Skirt, J.Crew, $120.
Cape, Stella McCartney, $1,685.
Sweater, See by Chloe, $365.
Cuff, Fendi, $1,245.
Bag, Marc Jacobs, $850.
Socks, We Love Colors, $4.
A breezy fabric, side pockets and a just-below-the-knee length help you stay relaxed.
Dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $498.
Hat, New York Hat Co., $65.
Necklace, Assad Mounser, $395.
Belt, Motif 56, $145.
Cuff, Kara by Kara Ross, $245.
Bag, Marc Jacobs, $1,595.
Tights, Fogal, $59.
Shoes, DKNY, $295
Sunny Spot
Get your happy fix daily with a yellow overcoat.
You’ll be especially glad for the lift once winter rolls in.
Go ahead and get a whole outfit in it.
This year, monochromatic is the look.
Coat, $2,795, top, $995, and skirt, $825, Blumarine.
Sunglasses, Armani Exchange, $65.
Necklace, Assad Mounser, $450.
Veer away from va-va-voom territory by showing skin strategically with a tie neck and a knee-grazing hem.
Then add spare and simple jewelry and shoes.
Dress, Diane von Furstenberg, $398.
Necklace, Ann Taylor, $68.
Bubble gum pink gains gravitas when it’s on a button-front blouse, brocade skirt and tailored coat.
Coat, $1,571, top, $649, and skirt, $688, Peter Som.
Generally, outerwear has a long life span.
Or consider a fancy frock, which you’re free to wear year after year to special occasions.
Coat, Rebecca Taylor, $495.
Dress, Anna Sui, $752.
Enter pants in a super intense color.
Fresh and fun, they’ll spiff up any top.
Pants, DKNY, $225.
Sweater, French Connection, $158.
Shirt, Tommy Hilfiger, $138.
Wide bangle, CC Skye, $125.
Narrow bangles, Tiffany Chou, $120 each.
Shoes, See by Chloe, $295
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