City Blocks

POWER SUITS YOU Red returns in brick, ruby, and raspberry; worn together they’re the most modern way to take on head-to-toe color blocking.


Alberta Ferretti wool jacket ($1,555) and skirt ($625), Butch Blum. Zac Posen silk blouse ($750), Neiman Marcus. DKNY tights ($15) and Tarnish wool hat ($38), Nordstrom. Leather booties ($1,995), Jimmy Choo. Leather tote ($2,150), Louis Vuitton. Handmade ruby, smoky quartz, and 14-karat gold fill earrings ($315), Seattle jeweler Maria Carter. Rings by Sequin ($16–$36), Nordstrom Rack (worn throughout). Nail lacquer in “January” ($8), Julep Nail Parlor (worn throughout).

URBAN EVERGREENS Forest and military greens make gorgeous cold-weather neutrals.


Dries Van Noten wool and silk dress ($1,645), Jack Straw. Stella McCartney wool cardigan ($1,895), Neiman Marcus. Satin ribbon belt ($6), Indian Summer. Handmade green onyx, lapis, and coral earrings ($285), Seattle jeweler Maria Carter.

MEET HALFWAY Combine like colors for an alternative to head-to-toe hues.


On her: Shipley and Halmos silk shirtdress ($435), See by Chloé virgin wool cardigan ($395), Lauren by Ralph Lauren belt ($38), and Vince Camuto suede boots ($120), Nordstrom. Tights ($13), American Apparel. Cashmere and silk scarf by Loro Piana ($625), Mario’s. Pebbled leather handbag by Seattle’s Muratori ($585), David Lawrence. On him: RRL by Ralph Lauren shawl collar cardigan ($695), the Field House. Adam Kimmel cotton slacks ($550) and Dries Van Noten silk and cotton scarf ($435), Jack Straw. Timberland oxfords ($255), Butch Blum. Briefcase bag ($260), Filson.

ARM’S LENGTH The best ready-made color-blocked looks combine camel and nude tones with bright sherbet or deep navy.


Acetate and viscose dress by Marni ($1,170), Neiman Marcus. Modal over-the-knee socks ($13), American Apparel. Coclico leather wedge-heel oxfords ($410), A Mano. Multistrand necklace of faceted aquamarine stones by Seattle’s Rock Star Jewelry ($450), David Lawrence. Leather shopping bag by Céline ($1,050), Nordstrom.

Dries Van Noten jacket ($1,495) , Adam Kimmel button-down shirt ($365), and lug-sole leather combat boots by Tricker’s ($750), Jack Straw. Trovata corduroy pants ($168), Veridis.

CREAM OF THE CROP Boxy, off-the-shoulder knits pair with slightly slouchy slacks; platform heels update the oxford craze.


Alexander Wang cotton sweater ($375), rayon layering tank by the Row ($225), Brunello Cucinelli cotton corduroys ($610), and Orciani studded leather belt ($175), Mario’s. Coclico leather wedge-heel oxfords ($410), A Mano. Fabiana Filippi merino wool, silk, and cashmere hat ($265), Butch Blum. Handmade green apatite, smoky quartz, brass, and 14-karat gold fill earrings ($165), Maria Carter.

ANIMAL PLANET Fashion’s got a thing for leopard prints, fringe, and faux fur.


JNBY jigsaw-constructed cotton jersey sack dress ($195), Merge. Silk and cotton jersey leggings (price available upon request), Seattle designer Maria Canada. Vintage faux-fur vest ($39), Indian Summer. Pony hair high-top trainers ($595) and snakeskin clutch ($995), Jimmy Choo. Handmade labradorite and 14-karat gold earrings ($195) and lapis lazuli and 14-karat gold necklace ($275), Seattle jeweler Maria Carter.

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