Trend Alert: Nude Behavior

Nude has made a major comeback — the color, not your birthday suit — appearing on major designer runways like Phillip Lim, Chloé and BCBG, and inspiring many a fashion editorial. It's a versatile shade, subtly innocent until you mix it with bold colors; then it becomes a very sexy-without-trying-too-hard statement. Try mixing a Vanessa Bruno Athé top ($240) with red pants, or this Topshop blazer ($110) over a silver metallic tank and dressy black shorts. If you're a nude shoe fan, these Giuseppe Zanottii bowtie heels ($870) are one of those special purchases you'll treasure forever.