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WIW -- Bright colors

CocoLion

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#1 -- Caslon sweater, Sanctuary Surplus coral skinnies, Baker's grey oxford heels, MK clutch. Inge-recommended pendant from Shopbop (brand?).

#2 -- F21 striped sweater, Rag & Bone cobalt skinnies, ditsy floral button down from TJ Maxx, Emporio Armani snap-front trench from 9 years ago. Booties from Dr. Scholl's (last year).

I lost the belt to the trench but think I can still wear it open. Or, I can get it shortened and use the fabric to make a belt. It is a very well "Made in Italy" garment.

Thanks for looking and any solutions for the orphaned trench are welcome. I am still keeping the London Fog trench.

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Isabel

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OMG !! FAB FAB FAB !!! I just love tonal colors. That first one is just fantastic. You look like a beautiful flower. I think that you are correct about the trench.

Parsley

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Both of these bright outfits are terrific, Denise!
I love the two shades of coral in the first one - such a pretty color on you, and a great edgy silhouette. The cobalt is equally fab, and even though I usually hate ditsy florals, it totally works here with the bold cobalt and stripes.

As for the trench, I have seen people wear them with a chunky leather belt, and it can look good, but if it were mine I'd just cut the belt loops off and wear it as is.

catgirl

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These are both beautiful, but the first look is truly out of the park! I love the colors and the silhouette on you with the touches of grey.

Kirti

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Wow! You really are the queen of tonal outfits! I especially love #1

Anonymous

Woo-hoo! I can't get enough brights lately. I LOVE the coral outfit, so fresh and fab. The cobalt and stripes is stunning on you. How clever to layer under a ditsy floral.

I'd try a long sturdy scarf or a man's belt for your trench. A very Parisian solution! You look marvelous!

Makrame

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These are great! I am really enjoying your tonal dressing this spring! Soft grey with coral is genius.

The trench looks great as is. Perhaps a leather belt would work, too.

Anonymous

Hooray, a Denise photo post!!! I am so plonking over that first outfit. You look about six feet tall there. The colors are divine on you!

christieanne

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Divine! You do that tonal dressing just perfectly - effortlessly chic.

Trench is cool open (and I would cut off loops myself but I hate belts) and to shorten just to make a bench seems too much effort. Tried the scarf trick?

Angie

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LOVE the tonal effect of #1. Divine!!! That's an amazing look on you, Denise. I want to see more!

Very nice rugby-striped outfit too

annagybe

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They both totally work!

Here's some ideas for belts. I like the corset belt and the super-long looped one

http://us.burberry.com/store/w.....nch-coats/

Beth Ann

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Both are terrific looks on you! Tonal but bright, neutral shoes, skinny bottom, volume on top. A winning formula!

MsMary

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Fab times two times a million! The first one, in particular, is making my head explode!!! (In a good way!!)

Jaime

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Stunning both of them. Love the pendant in #1, love the trench over the gorgeous blue in 2.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Love them both Denise but coral is a particular favorite of mine this year. I really like the loose top with the skinny jeans and the grey booties finish it off beautifully.

Suz

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Fantastic, Denise! I think #1 might be one of my have looks of yours EVER. But then, I get the temptation to say that with every outfit you post!! Seriously, though, this one is a stunner. Love the red and pink and adore it with the grey accents. The clutch is so much fun.

I really like the blue look, too. As usual, Anna comes through with some great suggestions. Trench looks great as is, too, but I can see how that might not be the most practical!

krishnidoux

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Oh, lovely! To die for. Especially #1. The epitome of perfect styling of brights. Proportion are a song. Thanks for sharing!

Ana

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These are fabulous outfits, CocoLion! I love the tonal outfit #1 (those are two of my favorites colors, too!). You are the queen of colored skinny jeans!

AJ

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You are a master with colored skinnies!

#1 reminds me of this inspiration pic that I have. (source: tumblr.elle.com/)

Good idea to put the floral b.d. under the striped sweater in the second outfit.

Keep an eye out tomorrow for a post from Taylor on how she wears her trench coats!

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ManidipaM

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Florals and stripes under a duster-ish coat is just too cool, Denise!

And as for the first look, I haven't enough superlatives. It is a masterclass in tonal styling! The garnish of grey-toned neutrals from your shoes and bags are just genius on top of that.

My favourite used to be your tone-on-tone patterned blouse over the dark red skinnies; then the green with the button-up and sweater; then you did that mad-fab yellow&beige; but this has to be my new favourite...!

jenanded

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Both outfits are just lovely! Love the pinks!!! But also the trench and blues are very sharp as well...

Scarlet

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You look great Denise. I love outfit 1! I also really love the mix of the graphical stripes with the floral button down.

Transcona Shannon

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You look STUNNING in #1 Denise! Those colours and that silhouette are absolutely gorgeous. Love #2 as well. You wear tonal looks sooooo well.

greenglove

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Tonal in Number one is perfection! Love the other but not as much as one.

Jem

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I love them both, especially 1!!