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HOW to wear : COLOR

love a bold piece but never reach for it? in this STYLE 101 post, I’m sharing five easy outfit formulas to help you style that bold, colorful piece you love…from pairing it with black or white, to tonal dressing, stripes, bold prints, and even red. modern, wearable ways to wear color with confidence.

There are so many good ways to wear color. It’s one of the most joyful pieces in a wardrobe…and yes, sometimes the most intimidating. So I’m breaking it down into five simple outfit formulas. No overthinking. Just real ways to make that bold piece work.

how to wear color

THE EASIEST >> back to black or back to white

Colorful statement piece styled with neutral basics for an easy everyday outfit

L : resale mens oversized leather jacket, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt & black leather boots

R : Y3 for Adidas tee, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt, Adidas pink sneakers, neon green socks

THE SECOND EASIET >> go tonal. meaning pair back to another shade in the same color family.

How to wear bold color by pairing it with classic wardrobe staples

L : boys NYC souvenir tee, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt, Comme des Garçons sneakers

R : steven alan shrunken button up, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt, Mayle knee hi high heel boots, Topologie puffer bag + bungie strap

WITH A STRIPE stripes are such a versatile pattern. they give solids more interest, they mix & ground other patterns nicely and they do the same with bold bright colors. chk out below…

Styling a bold colorful item in a confident, over-50 outfit

Ralph Lauren stripe sweater twin set, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt, Mayle knee-hi high heel boot

WITH A BOLD GRAPHIC PRINT pair bold with bold for something truly unique

Layering a vibrant piece into a modern, wearable outfit

Christopher Kane frankenstein graphic tee, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt, Comme des Garçons sneakers

WITH THE COLOR RED color with color. red works well with blue(s), pink, orange, reds

Outfit idea showing color blocking with a bright statement garment

Adidas track jacket, Sunnei royal blue maxi skirt, Comme des Garçons Play sneakers

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