The Vice Chancellor of the University of Sussex wore black to and green jacket, for her address to the alumni. Photo by Angela Lansbury. Copyright. Bright Green Jacket I love the green on black of this outfit. From a distance it looked as if the green jacked had a black collar or black lining to the collar. I thought that was a great idea, especiallhy when worn over black clothes. Then, close up, I relised that it was a trick of the light. The black was the top worn underneath. However, I had gained a new idea. To add a black lining to the collar, or to add a black contrast colour collar, to a brightly coloured green or red jacket. To make a jacket co-ordinating with a black top underneath, a whole black outfit, or black accessories. How to Add A Black Collar Next time you are repairing, re-modelling or sewing a jacket from scraatch, consider adding a black collar. What if you are good at sewing but not confident about cutting a collar or sewing a jacet from scr...