DO'S
1. Colour blocking: contrast works!
Colours with sharp contrast make for surprising combinations. Try pairings like fuchsia or lilac with red, purple with yellow, and green or navy blue with orange.
Combining contrasting colours creates a powerful, energetic, confident look.
2. Tone-on-tone
Pair different shades of the same colour for a nice, clean look. Soft tone-on-tone colours give your outfit a composed feel and also make you look taller.
Choose different textures and materials in the same hue(s).
3. Combine similar shades
Colours that are close together usually pair well. For example, red-orange-yellow and purple-blue-green.
4. Monochrome in black, white, grey, or navy.
Want to skip the colour? Then opt for neutral shades like black, white, grey, or navy, which pair effortlessly. Try combining a dark shade with a lighter one, like navy trousers with white top, or grey t-shirt with a white skirt.
Pieces in these hues form the perfect foundation for your wardrobe, and you can use them to create countless looks.
A classic trench coat or overcoat in ecru or camel will bring more dimension to your look.
5. Combine different types of clothing
Clothes are often relegated to the back of the closet because they just don't match our vision. That spaghetti strap dress may feel too revealing for everyday wear, so try pairing it with a cool shirt or turtleneck.
Or that bandeau top: why not wear it over an oversized shirt or dress?
When you aren't afraid to play with combinations, you'll get more out of your wardrobe.