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So, I have been busy shopping in the sales, where I found this orange lace skirt, which combines my love of lace with this beautiful burnt orange colour, which brightens up any wardrobe.

I decided to pair this skirt with a black silk top, black suede jacket and black accessories. I love the colour combination of orange and black but it is a tricky trend as there is a risk of looking like you’re going to a Halloween party or ‘trick and treating’ if you get it wrong!

Orange and black OOTD

Orange and black OOTD

Orange and black OOTD
Orange and black OOTD
Orange and black OOTD
Orange and black OOTD

Kylie Jenner says orange is the new black, so who am I to argue? I fell in love with this orange lace skirt across a crowded Zara, and then had to figure out how to style it!

Orange is not the easiest colour to wear as it can be quite bright and overpowering and the colour doesn’t suit every complexion. To make it easier to wear orange, a skirt or trousers are a good idea, as the colour is then further away from your face.

Orange and black OOTD

I personally love the colour combination of orange and black, despite the obvious link to Halloween. Clearly, the trick is to keep the look classy and elegant; so avoid a bright ‘pumpkin’ coloured orange shade and a pointy hat!!

If you prefer to avoid black, then think about matching orange with another neutral colour, such as beige.

I chose to pair this skirt from Zara  (no longer available on line, but still in some stores) with a black silk top from Banana Republic (last season)  and a black suede jacket from Sud Express (no longer available)

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