Black leather always has that dark, edgy, tough-chick feel, so how do you tone that down? Well, why not take a cue from Alex Jones and brighten it up with a colorful scarf?
We got this tip from British TV presenter Alex Jones after seeing her leave the BBC Radio 2 Studios the other day in a black leather jacket that she brightened up with a very colorful extra around her neck. She also wore light-colored pieces underneath (blue denim, pink tee, white sneakers), which made the black leather jacket look even less punk.
Alex Jones exits the BBC Radio 2 Studios sporting a chic multicolored scarf paired with a black leather jacket, captured on June 25, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
What do you think? It’s a pretty easy-to-do mix. And that scarf looks fantastic. The paint splatter print is gorgeous, and the blending of colors is quite mesmerizing.
It’s subtle, slightly subdued, yet still vivid in some way. Here’s a similar piece that you may like:
Vibrant Front Row Society Battlefields Scarf, featuring an eclectic blend of colors
To look casual chic in black leather this summer, steal Alex’s style with the pieces we have put together below.
Wear the jacket over a pair of light to medium-washed jeans, a bright tank, some white sneakers, and a really colorful scarf. The majority of the items we have chosen for the look below are from Topshop:
Complete your summer chic look with these stylish picks: 1. Colorful Front Row Society Battlefields Scarf, $38; 2. Topshop Wylde Faux Leather Jacket, $100; 3. Light Topshop Pasha Camisole, $36; 4. Classic Converse Chuck Taylor Low Sneakers, $45; 5. Comfy Topshop Moto Leigh Skinny Jeans, $76