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‘Don’t wear beige – it might kill you’: Iris Apfel fans on why they love rainbow dressing


The pioneer of dressing in wild colour and pattern combos died on Friday. Here some of her legion of fans explain how they apply the great fashion influencer’s lessons

Another time I bought green pompoms from a local lady who sells sewing materials and attached them to an oversized pink blazer. Now there is a lot more choice and the internet has allowed me to find other plus-size people who enjoy wearing colour and patterns. So rather than hiding away in dark colours and softer tones, I now feel proud to take up space and show that you can be beautiful no matter what size you are.

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