Bicameral Legislature

Seems that red and blue aren’t the only colors being pitted against each other! Dual-hued pieces are all the rage!
At right: Reese Witherspoon looks ravishing Alexander McQueen in Vogue. Photos via style.com except where noted.
Below, the genesis of the runway trend: Alexander McQueen’s iconic red and white dress.
As you might imagine, there are various types of two-tone looks:
1) top/bottom;
2) bilateral;
3) front/back (as at McQueen); and
4) diagonal division.
I. Top & Bottom
Agnes b., via nymag.com
Richard Nicoll
Marni ruffled felted wool dress – CC loves!
Requiem
II. Bilateral color blocking
Armand Basi One
Lanvin (at right)
Pollini (at left)
Marni
III. Front/Back
Gareth Pugh
Chanel tights
IV. Diagonal Duos
Armani Privé
Anne Valerie Hash
Maison Martin Margiela
Accessories Get Divided:
Chanel bag and tights
Left: Chloé bicolor Cyndi tote; this and next at bluefly.com.
Right: Prada gold metallic zip shoulder bag with removable strap.
Cynthia Rowley clutch, half off at Nordstrom.com.
Louis Vuitton lambskin gloves, pictured via elle.com.
J. Crew colorblock gloves
Prada two-tone buckle skimmer, at Barneys New York



The Martine satin ballet flats pictured at right are half price at jcrew.com!
VPL thigh high stockings with stirrup. Visit shopbop.com. Or achieve the same effect DIY-style by wearing thigh-highs over a contrasting tight!
Two-Tone Attire
Jane Birkin photographed by Norman Parkinson for a 1966 issue of Vogue, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Bronwyn of FashionAbility.
Marc by Marc Jacobs cardi, at barneys.com.
RM by Roland Mouret Raspail tweed top with sheer panel, at net-a-porter.com.
Frank Tell dress and LNA leggings, via teenvogue.com
At right: Lipsy one-shoulder black and purple dress; this and next 2 at asos.com.
Left: Iodice cross front jersey dress
At right: Hype gray and teal silk jersey dress.
Lisa Perry double knit wool jersey shift at lisaperrystyle.com.
At right: TIBI shift; this and next 4 at net-a-porter.com.
Hervé Léger bicolor bandage dress
Isaac Mizrahi Tea Cozy dress
Miu Miu red and white pleated skirt frock (currently half off!)
Pringle 1815 mustard and gray tank dress
Can’t afford Pringle but want the look? Try American Apparel’s two-tone mini dress, shown at right and available at americanapparel.net in 6 different color combos for $34.00!
Last look: a Beach Cruiser bicolor refrigerator from bigchillfridge.com.
So retro fabulous!



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