Color Blocking ( Part 2)

Color blocking is a fun and stylish way to add color and originality to your look. Color blocking also allows you to play up certain features you love and play down those you aren't too fond of. If you've never tried color blocking before, you may be weary of which colors to choose. Fortunately, it's fun and easy to pick your hues.

Two Colors

Color blocking typically features two or three colors at a time. When starting off, it may seem easier and less overwhelming to start with two shades. The easiest may be to go with black and white. A black sheath dress that features white edging is stylish and a prime example of color blocking that works. Allowing a garment to do all the work for you when it comes to choosing colors is a simple way to wear the trend. You can also don a shirt or dress that has a geometric pattern on it that features the two hues.

If black and white is too boring for you, go with other shades. Another easy combination is a neutral and a bright. For instance, rocking a tan skirt with a hot pink top introduces a bright color into your wardrobe in a subtle way. Additionally, the tan can make your lower body less noticeable if it bothers you. Want to make your chest seem smaller? Switch the colors and wear the tan on top.

Three Colors

If you're ready to step things up a bit, then go with three hues. Again, you can either buy a shirt or skirt that already has the colors and pattern done for you, or you can get creative and do it yourself.

Pairing two solid colors with a neutral is fun and makes you look fabulous. For instance, if you want all eyes on your upper half, wear a button-down shirt over a T-shirt in solid color, such as yellow and green or blue and orange. Then wear a black or white pant.

If you want to go wild and don three bright colors, you can do so with ease. Pairing green pants with a yellow shirt, then wearing an open pink jacket is not too overwhelming and goes together perfectly. A purple skirt with an orange shirt and pink socks is chic and makes you look like a color blocking fashionista.

The bottom line with color blocking is doing what you feel comfortable with. When you choose colors you think make you look fabulous and pair them together, you'll look and feel amazing.   

Heather Vicchioni,

Ici Fashion