Black and white wide striped Primark blouse, dress of the evening, 532
The Effect of Contrasting & Co-ordinating Colours This was the dramatic and elegant co-ordinating and contrasting outfit I admired at an evening meeting training speakers. This oufit was worn by a member of a Toastmasters International club whilst giving a speech in her role as Area Director. It gives her the air of being in control, authoritative, yet warm and friendly. Open Gestures Her open-ness is emphasized by her open hand gestures. The gestures are also eye-catching. Co-ordinating Blouse & Skirt The black stripes of the blouse co-ordinate with the black skirt. Black and white stripes are jollier than plain black. Plain white might stain easily if cotton. I worry about whether black will run into the white when washing, especially with cotton, but black and white in synthetic fabrics is usually safe. The Warmth of Orange The orange jacket adds warmth and softens the black. The light white alleviates the dark black. The open neck adds a casual note to wha...