Fashion color blocking

After appearing as a look bet for summer 2011 at the Gucci fashion show, the color blocking concept, which in Portuguese means color block, has also become a trend for the cooler season of the year with the proposal to sober up the look a bit. side.

To adhere to this trend one has to forget the prints and abuse the smooth pieces of vivid and flashy colors. It is worth using blue, red, purple, green, pink, yellow, orange and turquoise, in the most vibrant to the softest tones, in one look.

Mixing vibrant colors in the same production may not be so easy to stick to and sound weird at first, but just follow a few tips and use common sense to use without error.


How to combine vibrant colors

The first tip to getting into color blocking fashion is to combine the pieces by making a game of contrasts. The colors do not have to have the same tone, but should talk to each other to make the look harmonious.


Invest in complementary colors like blue and orange, yellow and purple; or bet on striking contrasts, such as yellow and orange, for example.


If you don't feel safe using so many colors in the same look, another suggestion is to override neutral tones such as white, black and nude.


Another tip on how to use color blocking is to complement the look with accessories and use belts to mark the silhouette.

When composing the trendy color blocking look, remember that the most striking color of the combination should be worn on the body part you want to highlight. Precisely because it is noteworthy, if it is used where the "defects" are used, the color can highlight them.

How to | Color Blocking Your Outfits (March 2024)


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