Marc Jacobs 2011 Spring Fashion

Marc Jacobs featured bold color at both of his Spring Fashion Shows for 2011 during Fashion Week in New York. Although we saw a few light neutrals--white and light tan--at the Marc by Marc Jacobs Fashion Show, the overall impression was one of bright, saturated colors. Although many bold hues appeared on the runway, red and orange will both be good bets for spring and summer 2011.

Many petite women hesitate to wear bright colors, but for spring and summer, they seem especially appropriate, so it's just a matter of deciding what works well. Here are three ways for petites to include bold color in spring and summer wardrobes:

• Wear a bright jacket with a light neutral dress and shoes in a neutral, skin-tone color.
• Wear a red or orange dress. (Compare prices on red dresses for petites.)
• Carry a bright handbag.
  (Compare prices on yellow handbags.)
  (Compare prices on orange handbags.)
  (Compare prices on purple handbags.)
  (Compare prices on electric blue handbags.)