Use Camel To Push Your Fashions Over The Hump

In the “everything old is new again” department comes the camel coat.

After years in hibernation, camel emerges fresh, rich and versatile. Pair it with brown, black, navy and reds from bright to burgundy. Camel also makes a smashing statement with white or ivory. One word of warning: Camel doesn’t work with vivid colors like royal blue, emerald green or hot pink.

If you can’t bring yourself to start all over again with this season’s hot new color, add accents of camel to what you already own by picking it up in a new hat, gloves, scarf or shawl.

Designer version

Black pinstripe wool/cashmere blend blazer, $850

Matching cuffed pants, $595

Dark camel wool/nylon coat with shawl collar, $695

Above items by Ralph Lauren Collection

Total: $2,140

Dress For Less version

Gray pinstripe rayon blazer, $99.99

Matching cuffed pants, $99.99

Above items from Marshalls

Camel wool coat by Donnybrook from Chadwicks of Boston catalog, $89

Total: $288.98

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