happy queen's day!

Yesterday, the Netherlands celebrated Queen's Day, a national holiday to honor the Queen's birthday.  Public transportation in Amsterdam's city center was shut down and hoards of people dressed in orange gathered in the streets to drink beer and dance.  The canals were filled with boats blasting electronic beats and the sidewalks were lined with flea market-like shops selling various trinkets and souvenirs.

a boat full of festive, orange people
(not to be confused with oompa loompas)

baring the streets with our orange blow up crowns

Orange has never been flattering on me and Queen's Day got me thinking -- is that color flattering on anyone?  Orange accessories (e.g., bags, shoes, jewelry) - yes.  Orange clothing - I don't think so.  To get my answer, I turned to Hermès and Tory Burch (both brands use orange as the theme color).  After browsing their respective websites, I reaffirmed my stance: orange accessories are flattering in small quantities, but orange clothes are never okay.

Orange...

Handbag?  Check.

Hermès Unisex Jypsiere Bag

Enamel bangle? Check.

Hermès Clic H Enamel Bracelet

Sandals?  Check

Tory Burch Tumbled Leather Thora Sandal

70's styled shirtdress?  Hells no.

Tory Burch Christelle Dress

Images courtesy of hermes.com, toryburch.com