Mariska Hargitay Shows Us How to Wear Black and Brown On the Set of ‘Law & Order: SVU’

“Law & Order: SVU’s” Detective Olivia Benson, played by none other than Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay, might be a skilled investigator and hero on New York City’s streets, but she’s good for style pointers too.

Hargitay appeared on the set of the long-running hit television series in an almost head-to-toe black ensemble, which included a black square toe boot, creased black pants, a black belt, a black T-shirt, and a brown leather jacket with a single button. Yes, Olivia Benson dared to do what many would consider a fashion faux pas mixing black and brown!

This outfit took a smart approach to the color combination. The rules for those who allow black and brown as a color combination say to skip bold and bright colors and stick to neutral hues. The almost all-black approach also allows for a bit of discretion. After all, Olivia Benson is the NYPD’s Captain of the Special Victims Unit.

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