Summer typically means brighter colors and bolder trends. Sporting these fun, flirty hues is one of the reasons summer fashion is so exciting. This year, the runways have trended toward even more bright and daring looks with color blocking. When worn correctly, you’ll be a standout stunner of any crowd. However, color blocking can also go horribly wrong. Here’s a little guide on how to nail this look.
Color blocking is bold and flashy enough on its own, which means you don’t have to center your entire outfit on color blocking. If you’re going with a color blocked dress, go with simple, solid colored shoes and bag. One of the biggest faux pas of color blocking is when people go all out with color blocked, shoes, shirts, and even makeup. You’ll end up looking more like a clown or an exploded paint palette, which isn’t a good look for anyone.
Another way to keep control over your color blocking look is by throwing in natural colors such as black or grey. These neutral colors will highlight the brightness of your color blocking colors, while keeping a clean look to your outfit.
Anyone can and should try color blocking, but as with any other styles, you should keep your body shape in mind as you assemble an outfit. Because the bright colors used in color blocking are very eye-catching, you don’t want to be drawing attention to any problem areas. This season, the retro-style, fitted, mini-dresses are being spotted all over. In order to make sure that you’re drawing everyone’s eye to a smooth, slim midsection, you may want to throw on a body shaper. With one of these garments your curves will look smooth and sexy and you’ll enjoy every look those bright colors earn you. Womens body shapers can be found in a range of cuts so whether its super short or low cut you don’t have to worry about having a Kim Kardashian, style shapewear slip.