I know everyone aren’t as color obsessed as I am when it comes to matching colors. Just catch this post and this post if you want to get a better idea of what I’m talking about. Anyways, I’m pretty sure that there are many situations where an outfit ends up like “blah” due to the color miss. Here’s what to do when colors aren’t matching:
Courtsey of Alexis Mabille | Pre-Fall 2017
Neutralize The Match
One thing to always keep in mind when something is too much of a statement in your outfit is to neutralize it. This is relevant when a color clash occurs too. As a color clash is an unwanted statement you have to neutralize the two. This can be done in several ways. To begin with, you can let the colors oppose each other and not be placed in a connecting way. For instance, if you’re working a pair of pants and a top, have a belt parting the two and thereby neutralize the clash. Another way to neutralize the look is to balance the look with neutral colors. Add some black, grey, white or brown to make the look more toned down. A third way to neutralize is to add a statement texture in a neutral color. The material will most likely make the look more even with either its shiny or voluminous appearance. A (faux) fur is a terrific example of this.
Find A Common Color
There’s quite often two awkward colors at least share one, or a few colors together. A turquoise and purple might not be an ultimate match but when neutralized with white or grey the outfit can work. Same goes with red and yellow which might sound like ketchup and mustard. When done with orange the three colors creates quite the harmony. Orange works like a bridge between red and yellow as the two mixed together becomes orange. See where I’m going? Try to find a color that’s common for both the shades, that way you’ll get a color-blocking look without it looking way too crazy.
Just Change It
This definitely might be a way of cheating the situation, but if you can’t neutralize the color clash or add a common color: it’s easier to just skip the shade. I’d try to take the color you like the least and find it in a similar shade and see if it works. Sometimes it’s about the intensity of the color that’s a bit off in the context. A neon pink with baby yellow is not as genius as neon pink with neon yellow. With that said, try to find a similar color of the same intensity to make the two opposing colors match in a more smooth way. If you have no hope for the color combination at all, just change one of the colors to a neutral or a shade you know is working!
Folks! What do you do when colors aren’t matching? Do you run for your life or do you try to style your way out of the situation? Let’s chat in the comments! Xx
Your outfit looks wonderful, pink and green looked good together. I think even you incorporate too much colors, if there is enough balance to it, it wouldn’t look awkward. These are great tips, I have taken note of all this honey.
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Oh I love to pair colors! Especially when it’s a really eye-catcher look like the inspiration from Leandra Medine 🙂 However, pairing two colors only like the first example is also such a cool way to match different tones – thanks a lot for your inspiration!
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I get such anxiety from colors that don’t match, it’s ridiculous. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll be brave enough to venture out with the help of this guide!
I get so many when colors don’t match but I remember myself that I have to be a bit crazy in my outfits. Thanks for the inspiration!
Camila,
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Love this idea of neutralizing it to make it easier to pair! So many great ideas, especially since I have so many vibrant colors!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
“Neutralizing the match” is my favorite thing to do with two clashing colors. Neutrals balance everything out so easily, and they make it so much easier to experiment with color if you’re weary of too much of it. Lovely post Mia, and I hope you have a fantastic week!
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This is a great post- neutralizing the clash is such a solid tip!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
These are such great tips! I love to mix bolds together but sometimes fear it’s too much! Love these ideas!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I loved this post! The pictures look great and it inspired me to be more creative with my looks! 🙂
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Great tips, girl! I love contrasting colours, I think they really make a statement when done right!
xo
Siffat
http://icingandglitter.com
love all these cute colorful looks!
kelseybang.com
I hate it when I find something I love but nothing looks right with it! This definately helps!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Great tips and ideas here, but also I think not matching is kind of a big trend now and mixing patterns. The things that people wear today would never have bend done a couple of decades ago. But somehow it all works. I like non matchy matchy trend.
Allie of ALLIENYC
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When it comes to colour matching, I play safe and go for options like black&red, at least then I don’t need to worry about colours not matching… I have never been a colourful person, however, I would really like to change that (hubby is always complaining about me dressing in black or dark colours). I’ll keep the neutralizing the clash in mind, maybe it might help me actually matching the colours rather than making clown-like outfits 🙂 When the colours don’t match, I just go for the colours that I know would suit me(even tho it might look funny to others). Question… what’s the craziest colour combination you went even tho you knew the colours just didn’t match?
Have a lovely week xx
Ela BellaWorld
It can be tricky to find the perfect match I have to admit, but I love to experiment though and try to create a fantastic style. Have a good week
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
Great tips! I love playing around with colours so this is perfect
LoneTeenTraveller | Travel Fashion Lifestyle
I don’t know where I’d be without you since you really have guided me on how to dress this entire year! If colours aren’t matching I usually just give up and move onto a more simple outfit lol. I will take this challenge and instead of avoiding it, I’ll try to make it work!
Hehe you know I am also a huge fan of colors and finding a common color always does the trick. Wishing you a great week ahead! xx
Andreea,
http://couturezilla.com/
What a helpful post! Pairing colors well can get tricky.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
these photos are great examples of color coordination! I’ve always loved unexpected pairings like this!
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Great tips Mia, I love a colour clash. Hope you are having a nice start to your week.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Great tips and definitely a reminder to myself to wear more colors and match them of course 🙂
Love the second streetstyle with the orange bomber – sooo cool! Have a great start into the week Mia ♥
xxx
Tina
https://styleappetite.com
I’m so bad at color pairing..which is why I most certainly always stick to black 🙂 Thanks for the tips – you always give the best fashion advice!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
The addition of neutral colours always works for me,I use a lot of grey which I personally think looks awesome with all colours!
Yiota
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