Classic with a twist: Latressa Fulton spends her days immersed in medical research—and has dressing down to a science
Categories: Medical researchWomen always stop Latressa Fulton on the street to compliment her on her style. Her fashion trademark; interesting accessories that transform her classic wool pantsuits and jersey wrap dresses into unique looks. We asked the twentysomething medical-research coordinator and graduate student how she puts it all together.
Style influences: “My mother and godmother thought gloves should be worn to church, and that jeans were for hard labor only. Women in my family always dress. This has definitely affected my sensibility.”
Signature look: “I’m a girlie girl at heart. I don’t feel dressed unless I’m in heels. I love to accent basics with unusual color, texture or patterns, so my look is never predictable.”
Wardrobe staples: “Black suits, high-heeled leather boots, colorful blouses, pencil skirts, round-toe pumps. Also a good-looking bag to hold everything from school papers to makeup.”
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On her wish list: “A purple coat and tall white boots-sounds outrageous, I know. I probably won’t wear them together.”
Favorite places to shop: “I live in Loehmann’s and Banana Republic, and buy almost everything on sale. I pick up accessories when I travel. I’m still wearing jewelry I found years ago in Edinburgh, Barcelona, Cairo, Florence and Paris.”
Kenneth Cole leather tote with brass links, $298, (800) KEN-COLE.
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Liza Shtromberg rosewood bangle, $130, lizashtromberg.com.
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Fossil two-tone bracelet watch, $75, fossil.com.
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Miss Sixty wool coat, $549, Miss Sixty stores nationwide.
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Happy David for Bijux.com earrings, $65, bijux.com.
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New York & Company blouse, $37, (800) 853-2920.
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Ann Taylor wool crepe skirt, $98, (800) DIALANN.
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Aldo leather pumps, $150, aldoshoes.com.
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