Nydia Velazquez encourages census participation with a bold look

Rep. Nydia Velazquez created a Spanish-language PSA on the 2010 Census. She wore a boldly patterned jacket:

This could be a lot of look for anyone, but she pulls it off because she keeps everything else very refined:

• A neutral color palette. The same jacket in red? Not such a good idea.
• Simple earrings and no necklace. Keeping the jewelry away from the jacket prevents the pieces from fighting with each other.
• A sleek hairstyle, for similar reasons as the jewelry.
• No collar or cuffs peeking out. The jacket remains the focal point of the outfit.