Spring is finally upon us and that means new fashion
collections with COLOR! I personally believe
that wearing a color can change how you feel and how you present yourself. One of the biggest trends that caught my
attention is COLOR BLOCKING. It is a
trend that is far from new, however it is back, more fabulous, and hard to ignore. Color Blocking is combining the use of two or
more blocks of color in an ensemble. It can include monotone, bright colors, muted
colors, contrasting and complimentary colors. Clothes, shoes, handbags and
accessories can all feature color block designs or can make up different blocks
of color to be put together for an outfit. The beauty of this trend is that it
is fun, playful and gives you endless options when standing in front of your
closet trying to figure out your wardrobe for the day.
This particular trend
can make you look like a fashion guru or just the opposite. One of the biggest secrets of color blocking
is it can mask the “flaws” we tend to see in our bodies. Creating an illusion with your outfit can essentially
make you look taller, slimmer, and vibrant.
Collectively this leaves you feeling more confident and beautiful.
Experiment: You can “cheat” your way into this trend essentially
by purchasing a color blocked dress or tunic. Easy enough, right? Another way to feel more comfortable with
color blocking when pairing separates; pair a bright hue with a neutral hue
(nude, grey, white, brown or black). Once you get the hang of it, try pairing two
bold colors together.
Kick it up a Notch: Once you have your neutral and bold hues covered,
add another color. Try a bright purple
shirt with a soft hued cardigan, or a bold turquois with a pastel.
Take it to the next
level: Now you have your main hues represented
in your outfit. It is time to pair it
with an accessory. Offset a deep hued
top, bottom, or dress with a light hued accessory or vice-versa. A cobalt blue top looks great with a bright
yellow handbag, or a deep purple dress looks beautiful with bright yellow
tights.
How to make Color
Blocking work for your body type: When
planning your perfectly colorful outfit, remember its best to consider the
general rules of your bodies shape. Wearing a darker hued color down the torso will
have a lovely slimming effect and can easily be created by wearing a jacket, a
blouse (worn open) or a colored cardigan. If you are pear shaped, select darker colors
for the bottom half. If you are apple
shaped, elude horizontal blocks of color around your midsection; highlight legs
with brightly color tights. If you are an hourglass shape, color blocking
around the waist is a fantastic way of highlighting a drawing attention to your
womanly figure.
How to choose your
colors and fabrics wisely: Until you
fully understand the art behind color blocking, always resort to the color
wheel. Remember opposites attract. Primary colors and Secondary colors go
exceptionally well together. For
example, when reverting to the color wheel, the color Red is across from the
color Green. Stop. Get Christmas out of
your head. A deep green looks amazing with
a muted red (peach). Or a bright yellow
looks fabulous with a deep purple. The
beauty of muted colors is it has either a more pastel look, or a grey look,
which consequently compliments your deep hued colors. Fabrics are an important staple in every
outfit. Keep in mind that materials in silk,
satin, and taffeta in a bright color combination will add a glamorous
impression on your appearance and will leave you feeling more luxurious.
You now have the tools to expand your wardrobe in more ways than you thought before, and don’t be afraid to dare in fashion. When color blocking outfits for business, keep it appropriate. You want your outfit to compliment you, not divert the successful business person you are. For social settings, experiment and have fun with it. It’s amazing how good you will feel.
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