Color blocking has been a fashion favorite for some time now
and it doesn’t seem to be going away. With summer coming to an end shortly, we
thought we’d share with you four ways to incorporate color blocking into your
wardrobe before drab winter hits. First, what is color blocking? Color blocking
is defined as the method of wearing multiple solid colors in an outfit, usually
bold and bright colors. You may be thinking you can’t pull this style off, but
you’d be wrong! It’s a lot easier than you think.
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Head to
Toe color blocking: This is the most well known and most worn type of color
blocking, embodying the true definition of color blocking. Simply start with a
color and pair with different hues. To pull off this dramatic look, start with
a bright hue like fuchsia and don’t hold back! To carry this look into fall,
try color blocking with one of Pantone’s fall 2014 colors, like Misted Yellow
or Bright Cobalt. Complete the look with chunky gold jewelry. Go big or go
home, right!
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Weekend
color blocking: Our favorite type of
color blocking, not to bold yet still a stand out! The trick to the weekend
color block is pairing your brightly hued pants with denim or chambray. Try a
vibrant red pants for summer and Radiant Orchid for fall! The important part is
keeping the focus on the pants, so stick with neutral flats or pumps. Jazz up
the look with a studded collar.
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Work
appropriate color blocking: This look is very similar to the weekend color
blocking look, but paired with black, tailored separates. It can be difficult
to wear color in the work place but teaming a vibrant hue with black will leave
you feeling fashionable and work-appropriate!
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Pastel
color blocking: This type of color blocking is perfect for the end of
summer. Pair light pastel hues like blush and lavender with dark, wintery
colors like olive and navy.
There you have it, color blocking
101. Now that we’ve given you some ideas on how to pull this trend off, will
you be sporting any of these looks? We
also want to hear from you, send us your color blocking looks or tell us which
type of color blocking is your favorite on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
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