Dress like a monarch butterfly
A monarch's wings are bright orange, cut into panels by black veins and edged in black with small white dots. The orange is a warning: monarchs eat milkweed as caterpillars, which makes them taste bad to birds. The pattern is the same on both sides of the body, like a mirror. The look keeps that balance. Orange leads up top, black frames it, and the butterfly print goes on one light piece, with white for the small dots.
Light, bright and graceful. Let a soft wing print take center stage on a flowy skirt, a light dress or a scarf. The rest stays simple and calm.
The colors
- Orange
#E67A1AThe wing panels, about 55% of the animal - Black
#141210The veins and wing edges, about 35% of the animal - White
#F4F2EEThe dots along the edges, about 10% of the animal
The look for fall
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- OuterwearOrange oversized blazerFind it on Amazon.ca: Orange oversized blazer (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Orange oversized blazer (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BottomBlack high-waisted pleated trousersGeorgetteFind it on Amazon.ca: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- TopWhite wrap topButterfly print, the statement pieceFind it on Amazon.ca: White wrap top (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: White wrap top (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- ShoesBlack ankle bootsFind it on Amazon.ca: Black ankle boots (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black ankle boots (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BagBurnt orange structured shoulder bagFind it on Amazon.ca: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- AccessoryBlack silk scarfFind it on Amazon.ca: Black silk scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black silk scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link
The monarch butterfly in other seasons
Winter
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- OuterwearOrange wool coatFind it on Amazon.ca: Orange wool coat (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Orange wool coat (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BottomBlack high-waisted pleated trousersGeorgetteFind it on Amazon.ca: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- TopWhite merino wool crewneckFind it on Amazon.ca: White merino wool crewneck (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: White merino wool crewneck (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- ShoesBlack ankle bootsFind it on Amazon.ca: Black ankle boots (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black ankle boots (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BagBurnt orange structured shoulder bagFind it on Amazon.ca: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- AccessoryBlack silk scarfButterfly print, the statement pieceFind it on Amazon.ca: Black silk scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black silk scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link
Spring
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- Light layerOrange oversized blazerFind it on Amazon.ca: Orange oversized blazer (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Orange oversized blazer (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BottomBlack high-waisted pleated trousersGeorgetteFind it on Amazon.ca: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- TopWhite wrap topButterfly print, the statement pieceFind it on Amazon.ca: White wrap top (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: White wrap top (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- ShoesBlack ankle bootsFind it on Amazon.ca: Black ankle boots (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black ankle boots (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BagBurnt orange structured shoulder bagFind it on Amazon.ca: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- AccessoryBlack lightweight neck scarfFind it on Amazon.ca: Black lightweight neck scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black lightweight neck scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link
Summer
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- BottomBlack high-waisted pleated trousersGeorgetteFind it on Amazon.ca: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black high-waisted pleated trousers (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- TopOrange wrap topButterfly print, the statement pieceFind it on Amazon.ca: Orange wrap top (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Orange wrap top (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- ShoesBlack block heel sandalsFind it on Amazon.ca: Black block heel sandals (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black block heel sandals (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BagBurnt orange structured shoulder bagFind it on Amazon.ca: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Burnt orange structured shoulder bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- AccessoryBlack lightweight neck scarfFind it on Amazon.ca: Black lightweight neck scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black lightweight neck scarf (opens in a new tab) Paid link
For men
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- OuterwearOrange wool sport coatFind it on Amazon.ca: Orange wool sport coat (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Orange wool sport coat (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BottomBlack stretch chinosGeorgetteFind it on Amazon.ca: Black stretch chinos (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black stretch chinos (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- TopWhite quarter zip knit sweaterFind it on Amazon.ca: White quarter zip knit sweater (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: White quarter zip knit sweater (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- ShoesBlack derby shoesFind it on Amazon.ca: Black derby shoes (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black derby shoes (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- BagBurnt orange messenger bagFind it on Amazon.ca: Burnt orange messenger bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Burnt orange messenger bag (opens in a new tab) Paid link
- AccessoryBlack knit tieButterfly print, the statement pieceFind it on Amazon.ca: Black knit tie (opens in a new tab) Paid link Or Amazon.com: Black knit tie (opens in a new tab) Paid link
Fit notes
Sizes change from brand to brand, so check each brand's size chart before you order. Measure in inches or centimeters:
- Bust or chest: around the fullest part, with the tape level (for example 36 in, 91 cm).
- Waist: around the narrowest part of your middle (for example 29 in, 74 cm).
- Hips: around the fullest part, feet together (for example 39 in, 99 cm).
- Inseam: from the top of your inner thigh to your ankle bone (for example 30 in, 76 cm).
On the app, add your measurements and every piece gets its own size.
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