You may have noticed that color is making a comeback on the runways of fashion designers. Warm colors and graphic patterns are giving women a new lease of life, putting aside outfits considered a little too conservative. Neutral colors are out! We want bright, shimmering colors that reflect our personality. But pairing colors that go well together isn't necessarily easy. In this article, we'll give you practical advice on how to dare to pair colors, and more importantly, how to pull them off successfully.
Why dare to combine colors in fashion?
By daring to use color and bold mixes, you assert your style and femininity while expressing a certain joie de vivre. But it's also an opportunity to highlight your figure by balancing your curves. If, for example, you want to enhance your bust or draw attention to your smaller chest (A-shaped body), wear a colorful piece on top and darker jeans on the bottom. Conversely, if you want to highlight your legs (V-shaped body), opt for a printed skirt or pants. Other body types can have fun with their style by daring to wear bright colors or patterns as a total look.
The Basics of Color Harmony
To embrace the vibrant palette of current trends, the ideal is to combine fashion pieces by playing on contrasts of similar or complementary colors. Color matching is based on a form of visual balance, which flatters the eye. To give it substance, the color wheel allows you to choose the shades that are most in harmony with each other. It may be wise to consider this classification before creating your new outfits. A combination of warm and cool colors can indeed have an unpleasant effect, which can harm your image.
Complementary and Analogous Colors
Complementary colors are those furthest apart on the color wheel. They offer high contrast. When paired wisely, they create a vibrant effect, enhancing each other. Examples include red/green, purple/yellow, and blue/orange, which work very well together. For a softer palette, opt for analogous colors, meaning those next to each other on the color wheel. Less contrasting, they are easier to wear.
The essential color combinations
If you're looking to get into this new trend inspired by 60s fashion, here are some ideas for color combinations that work together:
Timeless classics: black/white, beige/navy blue
Timeless, the strong contrast between white and black always works very well in an outfit, such as the Siara skirt . With a jacket, tailored trousers or a blouse, the silhouette is revealed elegant. In the same vein, it is possible to combine beige with navy blue, as we did with the Brett camel cotton poplin shirt and the Zack denim trousers . These two pieces balance harmoniously, highlighting the waist. A pair of suede boots will be perfect to complete this casual and urban look.
The bold duos: orange/blue, blue/green
For a dynamic look, dare to wear bright colors like orange. You can pair it with blue, its complementary color. Once again, the Zack denim pants are ideal for enhancing this warm color. For more originality, consider wearing blue with green, a soft and soothing color. The almond-colored Circus blazer jacket and pants enhance a blue shirt while giving it character. The ensemble is light and airy, feminizing the men's suit in a very delicate, flowing material.
Multicolored printed clothing
Dress, skirt, pants or shirt, prints allow you to mix patterns and colors in the same fashion piece. Always in a sixties spirit, but revisited with a modern twist, the patterns are graphic, abstract, geometric, even organic, but always vibrant. Thus, the arabesque print in orange, blue and white tones of the Ines skirt will easily be worn with a plain top. More plant-based, the Dina raspberry printed shirt will match effortlessly with the Galia raspberry pants , highlighting a very feminine purple color. Also try the set composed of the Eda shirt and the Kisa skirt , one of our favorites!
How to incorporate colors into your wardrobe?
If the rules of color seem abstract to you, it's possible to start small by focusing on colorful accessories like a patterned scarf or colored shoes. Start with subtle touches, then you can combine clothing colors as you become more comfortable with bright hues.
Clothing colorimetry or the theory of the 4 seasons
While colors are primarily a matter of taste, not all colors suit everyone. To enhance your complexion, it can be a good idea to know your color profile. This is based on the color of your skin tone, eyes, and hair, parameters that define your appearance. Clothing colorimetry is made up of four seasons. Fall and winter are characterized by darker colors, while spring and summer are illuminated by lighter shades. A distinction is made between warm shades, which tend toward yellow, and cool tones, which tend toward blue.
Some look ideas...
If you have blonde hair, brown eyes, and a golden complexion, you'll look great in warm tones like yellow, turquoise, or lilac. The orange Lucia poplin dress will really flatter you, as will the prints on the Edene Plum oversized shirt . Do you have a matte complexion and dark hair? You can choose between cool and warm tones. The green Eda oversized shirt will enhance your complexion, as will the blue Magda rounded-cut dress. If you have red hair or auburn highlights and a fair complexion, the almond Volcano straight blazer jacket will be perfect for all your spring outfits.
The return of bright colors is therefore an opportunity to refresh your style through joyful shades that are good for your mood. To move into this colorful world in a positive way, don't hesitate to draw inspiration from our ideas for bold, yet always joyful, combinations.
