In the world of fashion, color combinations can take an everyday ‘casual outfit’ from drab to fab. So, if you may be out to have brunch with your friends or simply running errand tasks, the coolest color combo can do wonders for you. But the spectrum of hues and tones can be an intimidating journey. Fear not! With this guide, we are going to help you find the secret behind your effortless styling through coordinating colors in your day-to-day outfits.
Base It On Neutrals
Give yourself a strong start with neutrals in your outfit. Think along the lines of beige, taupe, gray or white. These are neutral colors that can be used as a base to form an outfit. Black and white will always look très chic together, while strange as it might sound, different neutrals actually create depth and pizazz without bombarding the eye.
A Touch of Color
Breathe life into your ensemble with a burst of color. Pick out one pop of color—a bright top, an eye catching piece of jewelry, or even colorful footwear—and make it the focal point. Style it with neutrals so that this garment can really stand out. For instance, cobalt blue sneakers add a pop of colour to an otherwise black jeans and white tee outfit.
Near-opposite relationships
Try the extreme opposites that lie at the ends of a one-dimensional color wheel. Such combinations both increase the visual interest as well as harmonize with each other due to their shared intensity. For example, combine a mustard yellow sweater with navy blue trousers to make you look appealing yet on-poise. A coral blouse with olive green pants makes a quirky yet vibrant look, and is a great way to stay comfortable.
Analogous Harmony
Choose shades next to each other on the color wheel for a more muted and elegant look. Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel have comparable undertones, making for a very consistent and easy look they call an analogous color scheme. So, you might wear different shades of blue—like navy, teal and sky blue sapphires—together for a calm but harmonious look. Use various intensities and saturations of the same color family to create tones within your outfit.
Monochrome Magic
Keep it simple with monochromatic dressing propelled by variations of one color. This creates a clean, cohesive, and chic look that all flows seamlessly. Do play with different textures and tones within a color family for interest. For example; Team up a light blue denim jacket with indigo jeans to create an effortlessly chic monochrome look.
Color Combinations Apart
Texture and tone plays a biigger role than you think in color combinations Even if you are sticking to a monochromatic outfit, combining different textures like denim with leather or knit with silk instantly makes it way more interesting. Also note the undertones of each color—warm vs. cool—to make sure they all work together seamlessly
Use the right accessories
Accessories are the easiest way to pull it all together and can make or break any outfit. Accessorize with colors that go along or with the complete opposite to give your outfit some character. Add a splash of color in the form of a scarf, jewelry or handbag can add glamour to the simplest of outfits.
And in the end, fashion is just clothing and you wear what makes you feel good. These guidelines are only a foundation for what you can do, so experiment a little and use your intuition. By being mindful of how colours complement each other and playing around with tones, you will lift your casual looks up a notch seamlessly. They strived to defeat the sprinklies but they failed, so take your rainbow and let you have fun with it!
