It’s one of the standout (and most appealing) trends of Spring Summer 2013, but it’s also one of the trickiest. How to tackle brights, dipping several toes in the sunnier side of fashion, whilst still pulling off a look that is chic and grown up appropriate takes quite some doing. With saturated colors appearing all over the catwalks, however, now is the time to try. Here are three ways we’ll be working color into our Spring wardrobe.
1. Color Block: Should you take your cue from Burberry it’s extremely evident that classic, demure shapes (pencil skirts and blouses especially,) in block clashing colours create a look that’s grabbing and grown up all at the same time. Pictures: Catwalk: Burberry Spring Summer 2013, pleated pink midi skirt, cobalt cami and gold bracelet from www.topshop.com, green leather pencil skirt by Sportmax and Pierre Hardy colour block heels at www.matchesfashion.com, purple silk tee by Giulieta and Thierry Lasry glasses both from www.net-a-porter.com, and B.Y.T. Mattie clutch available here.
2. Top to toe: As seen at Michal Kors and particularly at Gucci, the top to toe look (in the form of a tunic and trousers, specifically,) is a key Spring update. Work summery colors with gold accessories for a new way to do eveningwear this season. Pictures: Catwalk Spring Summer 2013, green blouse by Stella McCartney and green trousers from Michael Kors at www.net-a-porter.com, coral cotton peplum top and trousers by MSGM from www.matchesfashion.com, fuschia tunic and matching slimline trousers from Sportmax, Jimmy Choo gold sandals, earrings from www.topshop.com and Kotur Operation Smile clutch available here.
3. Swing it with a statement skirt. Following Matthew Williamson’s lead, introduce a touch of color to your top to toe look with a boho luxe mini skirt for a fabulous summery cocktail outfit. Work it with a classic silk blouse and opulent accessories, and you’ll have an evening look that’s easy to dress up or down. Pictures: Catwalk, Matthew Williamson SS13, coral silk skirt by Isabel Marant, yellow printed ruffle skirt by Marni and coral and yellow silk blouses by Equipment all from www.net-a-porter.com, deep pink peasant blouse by YSL, Thu Thu printed skirt and Vanessa Azriaga necklace from www.matchesfashion.com, Jimmy Choo tassel sandals and Kotur Margo Faille in pink available here.
