Veronica Campbell-Brown a sophisticated woman on and off the track. - sterling photography jr

Throughout her entire senior career, Olympic gold medallist Veronica Campbell-Brown has worn the national colours well. Campbell-Brown has won four gold, six silver and one bronze medal in global competitions.

When she is not representing Jamaica or her shoe sponsor Adidas, she likes to cover her finely toned body with clothing that is both stylish and comfortable.

Over the years, we have seen the sprint queen looking radiant at the many formal events she attends. Whether it's collecting a major award or being named United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation Champion of Sport, Campbell-Brown has always managed to exude sophistication.

She also recently turned heads while attending a church service in Portmore, in honour of Jamaica's athletes who did Jamaica proud at the 12th International Amateur Athletic Federation World Athletic Championships in Berlin, Germany.

So, who styles the sprint queen when she is about to step out in public, whether alone or with husband Omar Brown? "I style myself," she said. "I enjoy dressing up; I love the feeling of elegance and class."

No favourites

Veronica Campbell-Brown is stylish in a one-shoulder purple mini. - Contributed

As it relates to designers, Campbell-Brown does not have any favourites, preferring to wear what suits her. "I admire many designers, but I don't really have a favourite one. I normally go for the designs or outfits that complement my physique best and are comfortable."

She, however, is very specific about the types of clothes and shoes she wears and when she wears them. "I like sophistication and comfort in dresses and shoes. Beautiful dresses and shoes are every woman's dream," she said. "Obviously, the types of shoes and outfits I choose to wear depend on the occasion. I love fitted jackets and pencil skirts. For special occasions, I opt for a floor length-sequinned gown or other formal attire with a higher heel shoe or sandal. The highest heeled shoe I wear is four to four and a half inches. When I am travelling, I go for comfort, which means wearing lower heels and sandals. I also like both closed and open-toe pumps and boots. Like many women, I love shoes."

Likes to dress up

But nobody likes to dress up all the time, and if we know anything about Campbell-Brown, it's that she is quite the practical woman. For her, it's all about comfort; so when she is not preparing for competition, how does she like to walk around? "When I am not in sweats, I like to walk around in comfortable clothing such as three-quarter capris, casual dresses, jeans and sandals."