So go ahead and give the color wheel a spin—from juicy citrus tones to cool seaside shades, there’s something for everyone.
7 Color Block Combos to Brighten Up Your Wardrobe
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Tangerine Orange and Midnight Blue
Victoria Beckham used this season's hottest hue, tangerine, to accentuate the waist on a sexy navy body-con dress.
If you’re not ready to commit to a full-on traffic cone orange piece, start with a bag—it’s all about baby steps.
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Tangerine Orange and Midnight Blue
Accordian Pleated Maxi Skirt.
$275 at Intermix
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Tangerine Orange and Midnight Blue
Milly Andie Mini Shoulder Bag
$255 at Neiman Marcus
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Aqua and Yolky Yellow
A sunny yellow and a chill poolside-appropriate shade—consider this J.Crew pairing absolutely perfect for cheering up your dreary, rainy days.
A neutral shoe (like cork wedges or raffia espadrilles) will ground your outfit. Feeling gutsy? Swipe on a red lipstick for another pop of color, and complete your primary color trio.
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Aqua and Yolky Yellow
Diane von Furstenberg Daria Blouse
$265 at Net-a-Porter
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Aqua and Yolky Yellow
J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt
$89.50 at J.Crew
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Tomato Red and Fuchsia
Warning: this look is not for wallflowers. Made popular by super-cool funny girl Emma Stone, red and pink together grabs major attention.
To make this look work, make sure one of these candy-colored pieces comes in a luxe fabric, like silk or leather. The difference in textures will keep your outfit sophisticated.
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Tomato Red and Fuchsia
Marni Skil Crepe Top
$595 at Marni
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Tomato Red and Fuchsia
Jonathan Simkahi Neon Shorts
$265 at Barneys New York
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Navy and Nautical Pink
Preppy pink stripes blocked with stately navy made appearances at Tommy Hilfiger, updating the conservative silhouettes of his classic Americana vibe.
To truly get this varsity-cool look, leave pastels out of this mix and stick with bold primary color accents.
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Navy and Nautical Pink
Marc by Marc Jacobs Flavin Striped Skirt
$258 at Nordstrom
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Navy and Nautical Pink
J.Crew Perfect Fit Mixed-Tape Cardigan
$49.50 at J.Crew
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Mint Green and Melon
Perk up your office-casual look with a refreshing twist: tailored pieces reminiscent of a watermelon. The pastel shades won’t scream as loud as your bold neons, but your outfit will definitely speak for itself.
The frosty green is too pretty to be worn only on St. Patty’s day – try it with navy, black, and even lemony yellow. It’ll act as a new neutral.
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Mint Green and Melon
Topshop Knot Front Shirt
$24 at Topshop
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Mint Green and Melon
Tibi Tapered Silk-Crepe Pants
$350 at Net-a-Porter
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Lilac and Sherbet Orange
The airy silhouettes in faded neons at 3.1 Phillip Lim make Spring dressing look like a breeze. The light lavender and creamy orange separates in minimal designs set our hearts aflutter.
To keep your pastels from looking too sweet, focus on sporty details, like a track pants-inspired side zipper or mesh fabric touches.
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Lilac and Sherbet Orange
3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Crepe de Chine Side Zip Pants
$450 at Nordstrom
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Lilac and Sherbet Orange
Topshop Curve Hem Tank
$18 at Topshop
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Peach Coral and Turquoise
Color blocking can work on even the smallest levels, like say, a contrast collar. The turquoise detail on this Jill Stuart look gives this feminine, beachy coral short suit some edge.
The beauty of this look: one piece does all the work for you!
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Peach Coral and Turquoise
ASOS Blouse with Color Block and Faggoting
$62.67 at ASOS
