My City January 2023

MYSTYLE

Lennetta Bradley Coney

When did fashion become important to you? During my teens, being tall always caused people to look at me and ask, “How tall are you?” It was in my early years when I realized that being tall would mean I should adorn my tall frame with clothing that would enhance rather than cause a spectacle. Plus at that time, I start ed doing a bit of modeling at local stores.

Who is your favorite designer? I do not have a favorite designer, but I do favor various fashion brands such as Adrianna Papell, Rachel Zoe and INC, for example.

What is your current fashion obsession? I really value a good sale and discount purchase! It is rare that I will buy an entire ready-to-wear outfit with all of the pieces pre-selected. I design my outfits and strongly believe in mixing items to create a look. Equally important, I rarely purchase clothing at the original price – the item must be on sale/clearance and I have been known to wait until an item goes on sale because I refuse to pay full price. I often pair a slightly more expensive “sale” item with a moderately priced item to create something unique. I also like to shop for other people in this way.

Who is your “fashion hero”? Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez

Where do you like to shop? I typically purchase my clothing from boutiques, online catalogs and some big box stores, like Macy’s.

What is your go-to accessory? Belts, scarves and jewelry galore!

Describe one of your all-time favorite outfits. I have a lavender leather dress that I absolutely adore that can be worn with an accent scarf of lavender, black and white or with boots and lavender jewelry. Do you recall making a “fashion faux pas”? I take great care to avoid fashion missteps. I will admit that I wore a black, one-shoulder asymmetrical top (really long on one side and short on the opposite side) and it exposed some skin on the short side. I do not like to show a lot of skin, so to compensate I kept pulling at the top throughout the day. Each time I wear that top, I now wear a black waistband scarf to conceal my skin. Clothes should be comfortable and not a nuisance!

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