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18 of Leanne Ford's Best Looks on 'Restored by the Fords'

By: Jessica Galliart

The former fashion stylist and co-host of HGTV's newest sibling show may inspire some outfit envy with her on-set garb this season.

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Just Jackets 

Leanne Ford’s jacket with perfectly rolled sleeves really seems to tie the room together, eh?

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Tip of the Cap 

Safety glasses are a must for demo day, as are a comfy-cute top and a well-fitted hat for keeping various particles away from one’s scalp.

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Shoes: Why? 

Why clod through a finished space and risk leaving a trace when you could just go barefoot?

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Wear Black, Paint White

Leanne embodies her adopted motto of "Wear Black, Paint White" in this finished space from Restored by the Fords.

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Denim on Denim

Denim shirts make for the perfect work outfits in the middle of a build, if only for their plentiful pockets.

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Take a Bow

Anyone else desperately searching their closet for a ribbon suitable for a bow-tie choker necklace?

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Flare 

If you’ve watched HGTV at least once in your life, you know it’s totally encouraged to mix patterns, like Leanne’s printed pants and the marble surround behind her.

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More Moto Jackets, Please

In a former life, Leanne was a fashion stylist and creative director in New York City and Los Angeles. She has worked for brands like Betsey Johnson and was a creative consultant for Hollister, American Eagle and Roxy.

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Stitch, Please

We love the intricate designs, like the colorful stitching on this blouse, seen on many of Leanne’s outfits worn on Restored by the Fords.

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Something Blue 

Blue kitchens are super trendy right now. If a white kitchen is more your style, perhaps consider just wearing this favored deep blue hue every time you enter it, instead?

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Comfy Cozy 

Wouldn’t you be inspired to dress in your comfiest jeans-and-sweatshirt combo, too, if you spent all day in this seemingly dreamy bedroom?

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Collar Crush

Although she’s no longer a full-time fashion stylist, Leanne says her fashion interests still play a large role in inspiration for her interior designs.

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Photo: Heather Mull
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Olive You, Leanne! 

Let this be a reminder that work boots can WORK for both keeping your soles in check during a build and creating the perfect casual outfit.

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Zip It

Another Moto jacket spotted in the Restored by the Fords wild!

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Photo: Heather Mull
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Wear Black, Paint White

Are we seeing a pattern, yet?

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Photo: Heather Mull
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Wear Black, Paint White?

OK, yes, we know what we said. But, according to Leanne, most, if not all, rules are meant to be broken.

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Leanne, Overall

You may or may not see more than one pair of overalls during this season of Restored by the Fords.

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Photo: Heather Mull
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But First …

We really need to talk about these incredible boots.