We’ve already talked quite a lot about colors, how to dress in scale and how to work the pastels. But as doing new things demands some reminding and encouraging, let’s deal with how to wear colors once more!
Why should you wear colors?
We know that some people are just not meant to wear colors and that’s okey. But for all doubters out there, or all of you who are curious but don’t know how to go on about it, this one’s for you! Colors are not only a fun way of adding life to your outfits, it can also be an empowering statement. Colors are associated with different emotions and feelings, and you’re not the only one that’s affected by the color you wear, the people around you are too. Yellow is for instance associated with energy, joy and intellect (just look at Chiara Ferragni’s outfit below!). Pink is healthy, happy and sweet. Red is love, passion and power. If you have an important day ahead of you, why not pick an outfit in an empowering color?
How to begin to wear colors
We’re not necessarily saying that you should opt for a head-to-toe colorful outfit (even though we love those!). What we’re saying however, is that you can begin small and work yourself up. By wearing colors in a small scale you add the colors and you get used to seeing yourself with colors. A scarf, an accessory, a bag or one single clothing piece can be a small step in the right direction for instance. If you pick a colorful top, match it with neutral colors to tone down the intensity. Perhaps orange with grey or white or even a nude color? The choice is yours really!
Do’s and Don’ts if you’re shy about colors
- Do wear colorful accessories and single pieces if you want to begin small.
- Don’t wear colors with patterns if you’re unsure about colors in general as you don’t want to have more focus on the colors.
- Do wear colorful pieces with neutral colors such as white, grey, black and nude.
- Don’t wear colors in situations you don’t want to attract attention. Colors are a bold statement and should be treated that way. If you’re uncertain, stick to what you know and love.
Folks, what are your ways on how to wear colors?
This is so informative and inspiring post !!!
🙂 I love mixing colour using different patterns and textures!!!
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Playing with colors through patterns and textures is a fun way to do it! People tend to forget that textures have an impact on how colors come off as too! But it’s a lovely way to be bold and daring the colorful fashion life! Xx
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Thanks for this interesting post!
Xxx
Julie, Petite and So What?
Thank you! Xx
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I absolutely love combining colours when I style my outfits and I also love different colours on my finger nails and toe nails . This summer will be the best time to play around with bright colours. Great tips and thanks for sharing.
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Using bright colors in the beauty life is lovely! Love to mix and match too, and so often people forget that nails can work as an extra statement too! Xx
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Thats such an inspiring post! I should wear more colours <3
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Lovely that you feel inspired to do it!! Xx
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Fantastic tips! Thanks for sharing! =)
– Cielo
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Thank you love! Xx
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not a color person, but these are some great tips! love the dress you’re wearing! great post!!
xx Melis
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It’s fashionista Chiara Ferragni, but she pulls it off so well indeed! Xx
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These are really excellent tips. I’m admittedly slightly overwhelmed by bright colors but your advice is great…pairing with neutrals and keeping it to a single accessory are a great way to start!
Thank you love! Yes, accessories are the way to introducing colors and they can really change the look and feeling of an outfit! Xx
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I’m not the best at wearing colors but love wearing small accessories! It’s such an easy way to introduce color to a look 🙂
Mili | Sharmtoaster
It’s the best way to be more bold in your choices and getting used to seeing yourself in color! Xx
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Great tips for wearing different colors.
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Hopefully they’ll help!! Xx
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Great tips!! They’re very helpful!
Adi xx
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Thank you love, hopefully they’ll give some ideas! Xx
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yes! love this. I also always tell people to start with accessories first if they are shy about colors
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That’s the way to go on about them!! Xx
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These are such great tips for wearing color! I love colorful outfits and feel the most comfortable wearing them, though I do love an occasional natural look, too! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have a great week ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
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You suit so well in colors and are so good at styling them! But yes, a natural look is also so chic to do and a lovely basis to count on! Xx
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I like incorporating brighter colors with my accessories as it’s not a complete overload, especially if it’s an intense color. It can also be fun to just go all out with a bright outfit head to toe!
Allison / Joy and Ivy
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Love love love monochrome outfits, all yellow or all pink is such a fun and unexpected statement! But if you’re unsure or you need to add color in the instance, adding color by a scarf is a great way of doing it! Xx
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My favorite ways to wear colors are on the eyes, lips, or for one part of my outfit. Occasionally I’ll wear more than one bold color at once if I’m color blocking, but I feel that all colors can be worn on everyone. It’s just the shade of the color and how you wear it that’ll do the trick 🙂
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That’s so true! And it’s lovely to add color by doing it in your makeup. A poppin’ lipstick is so lovely to a white dress or by accentuating the color of a top/dress! Xx
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For a while my closet was all black and white but I made an effort to add more color and now I rarely wear all black outfits!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
That’s so lovely! Colors brings more life than black do for sure! Xx
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Colors are such a great wardrobe staple! I love a bright pop of yellow or red especially 🙂
xx Annie
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Same here, a bright pop of yellow is just so lovely! Xx
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I am a neutral girl through and through and I really do shy away from colours. These are great tips!
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
Colors are not for everyone unfortuanetly! But there are lovely non-color colors too! Xx
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Great tips! Wearing color can make such a difference to your outfit/style!
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It really can, not only change your outfit but also change your mood! Love to wear pink or orange to brighten up the day! Xx
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Great tips!!! So helpful!!
♥
Amber
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Thank you love! Xx
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I love all colors – especially neon ones! 🙂
Shauna
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Neon ones are just so good, lovely color pop! Xx
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I agree with your point that colourful accessories are a really great way of beginning to introduce colour into a wardrobe, for those not used to doing so 🙂
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x
They’re so good and they’re so simple to do! Just add a scarf or a necklace and you’ll have a pop of color! Xx
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Great pictures! Happy Monday!
Xo, Christianne
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Thank you! Xx
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I never wear color so it was helpful reading this! haha Thanks for sharing
Enclothed Cognition
That’s lovely, hopefully you’re a bit inspired to start! Xx
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Love colours, thanks for the tips. Gemma x
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You’re welcome!! Xx
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While I’m a fan of wearing darker colors during the fall and winter, I’m all about bright colors for spring and summer! Love this post!
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Bright colors in the spring and summer is a must for sure! Xx
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Good tips. I am not a huge fan of color, but I do love using it in accents and sometimes going bold.
Amy Ann
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Using color in a small scale is lovely as well and can definitely lift up an outfit! Xx
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Oh I love colour, i always want to add more and more to my outfit! x
That’s lovely, color can be such an vitamin injection! Xx
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the yellow dress is just amazing !
It’s so lovely! Such a lovely combo of texture and color! Xx
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Amazing post! Thanks for sharing! Happy Monday!
much love,Len
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Thank you love! Xx
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Great post babe! x
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Thank you love! Xx
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I love colorful outfits! I love color blocking and pastel colors are a staple in wardrobe. I do agree with you however that it is just not meant for everyone. 🙂
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Color blocking is simply the best! No they’re not and it’s just the way it is! But it’s lovely when you’re comfortable with it! Xx
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