Print power

Last week, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers contributed to the Republican House leadership weekly press conference, as she often does. She wore a black and cream print jacket:

As we discussed before. prints can be challenging to wear simply because the print must be just right or it can go all wrong. Here's why this one works:

• The smooth edges of the print compliment the sleek, smooth lines of her bob hairstyle.
• The robust cream color (instead of more common stark white) warms up the color palette and takes the edge off the color contrast.
• The print is varied, abstract, and in proportion to her features, which keeps it from drawing too much attention.