Bold Basics
Diane von Furstenberg SS 2011
Sometimes, playing it safe is just plain boring. Diane von Furstenberg had a lot of striking geometrical prints in her collection, but one of the most eye-popping outfits was a solid red/orange top paired with a bright purple skirt. Why does this work? First, the two colors have a similar warmth and intensity. Second, the purse is used to draw the two pieces together.
Dickies Empire Waist Top in Magenta
For a bold color statement of your own, consider pairing a vivid orange or a magenta top with eggplant-hued, flared-leg pants. Pick up the purple in an ID badge lanyard or other accessories to keep the look cohesive.
I hope nurses could squeeze in a little fun in their look by wearing retro-inspired nursing scrubs. The retro look is also featured in the NY fashion week. Imagine stripes and checkered. Sadly they are nowhere to be found among the scrubs, but Urbane has a few that resemble them. They may also try Asian-inspired or tribal prints by Barco.