One of the hottest trends this spring is colorblocking! Super bright colors are popping up every where this season and we love pairing them with other colors or neutrals. The trend is universally flattering and a pop of color is an easy way to make your outfit feel current and interesting . You're best off keeping the look to three or fewer colors. Too many can be overwhelming, but you need a couple to make the style work.
For a simple start to colorblocking try this top from Splendid. You can pair the colored stripes with dark denim, khaki, or gray to keep the focus on the colors. Try it with a cardigan and wedges for a night out!
Another look we love is with chinos in bright color. We posted about these in our shorts blog, but J Crew’s classic chinos are perfect. They come in so many fun colors. Bright orange hues are huge this season, and we love this J.Crew pant in Poppy paired with a bright yellow or any jewel tone.
Blazers can be worn a lot of different ways and bright colors are no exception! This electric blue blazer found on Shopbop is a fav. Try it with a warmer colored chino (orange or red) to create contrast. Keep a white v-neck underneath to focus on the other two pieces and allow for accessorizing.
We really like the pairing of this button-down and short-sleeved cardigan. Not all colorblocking has to be contrasting colors...hues in the same family work too, such as coral and pink. Stick to a darker denim since your colors are lighter on top. Skinny jeans and nude pumps make this combination evening-worthy!
You can also do colorblocking with dresses! This solid-colored maxi dress from Nordstrom can be paired with a cardigan to add some more color. You could even try the dress with a skinny belt in a pop of color like turquoise for some contrast.
If you're feeling shy and want to start with just a small pop, you can't go wrong with accessories! The yellow clutch and sling-back pumps are both good examples of how to do it. Accessorize an outfit with a solid colored clutch to contrast whatever you’re already wearing, whether it is a bright blazer or colored jeans. Remember, your accessories don't have to match! It's more exciting and unexpected to add color with an accessory. Your bright bag almost becomes a neutral - we wear ours with everything!
Where we found these trends:
Nordstrom: $88 (Splendid Striped Top)
J Crew: $79.50 (Bennett Chino)
Shopbop: $495 (Rag & Bone Blazer)
J Crew: $178 (Short-Sleeved Cardigan)
Nordstrom: $118 (Splendid Maxi Dress)
BCBG: $225 (Colorblock Pump)
Shopbop: $150 (Fold Over Clutch)
