Ask Alex: Break from Black
Q: My closet has morphed into 50 shades of grey, but I’m reluctant to take part in the bright colour trend. I usually wear all black but I’d like to purchase one statement piece in the New Year. Can you suggest something that will update my all-black wardrobe?
A: Black will always be a classic. You don’t need to step too far out of your comfort zone to update your look with a modern piece. I like this modern tailored blazer from Canadian designers Judith & Charles that can be paired with any black separates you currently have in your closet. Next time you go shopping, look for muted graphic prints, stripes or floral prints even if you continue to stick to neutral shades.
Judith & Charles Virginia-B Jacket $410
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Alexandra Gunn is the Lifestyle reporter for Sun News Network.
Author: Alexandra Gunn
Alexandra Gunn serves as the Lifestyle expert for Sun News Network (SNN), reporting on Entertainment and Style issues across Canada. She also covers these issue as the Fashion Editor at Ottawa Life Magazine where she covers Canadian fashion designers, local small businesses, and performance artists of all variety. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Alexandra holds a truly national perspective and will showcase Life and Style questions that are relevant to citizens from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Alexandra also currently serves as the weekend weather anchor across national weekend programming.
“Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast can count on me for straight answers to their daily life and style questions. Whether you are interested in fashion, performance arts, celebrity news or film you will get the inside scoop straight from the source. I look forward to sharing with you, some of the great success stories in Canadian fashion, film and art.”
