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If you have been doing your regular rounds at various fashion blogs lately, you’ll know how trendy color blocking is. You will also know that this fashion trend is basically the way of putting together an ensemble that is composed of two or more solid color pieces together. If you’ve also seen the most fashionable of people have their take at this trend, you’ll know how gorgeous it is.
Now, if you’re not the kind of person who wears a lot of color, especially at the same time, you might run away from this trend. However, before you go and turn your back from this exquisite style of dressing up, you might want to hear out why it’s so popular.
Generally, a lot of people like to color block because it helps them stand out. If you wear a number of loud and contrasting colors in a sea of monotones could really help you get some attention. Also, it’s an excellent technique to hide your flaws. You see, when you color block, you’re not just supposed to wear colors. You can easily wear a two-toned top, for example, with a bright color in the bodice and then a dark hue for the sleeves. This could easily aid you in hiding flabby arms. You can also start color blocking on your lower torso, from your pants or skirt and shoes.
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So, now that you already have some reasons why you should try color blocking, the next step would be to learn how to actually do it. A lot of fashion blogs will show you how it’s done, but not a lot of them will give you fashion tips on how to do it. Luckily, the “rules” are pretty easy.
First off, make sure to know what colors go with you. This way, you can avoid those that don’t flatter your body type or skin tone. Also, never be afraid to experiment. You can wear complimenting or even contrasting shades together if you have the guts for it.
If you’re too shy to go ahead and experiment, you can always just get color blocked pieces off the stores. A lot of readymade items like bags, shoes, and even dresses are now following this fashion trend, so you can always take the easy way and pair these pieces with black or other dark colors to make them pop out. Just remember not to pair two color blocked pieces together, unless you want to look like you’re someone straight out from a fashion editorial.
Color blocking video tutorial. From YouTube:
I agree with your post. Though this is sometimes, really time consuming. I spend a lot of time checking my clothes, their colors, etc.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your article. it is much easier to stand out when you have block, especailly when you have two colors.. but this fashion, for me, clicks only for people who has fairer skin?
ReplyDeletewow, I didn't there are some rules and guideline to follow to achieve this. I am really ignorant in fashion world
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Hmm... why do models need to be so thin! That's my take away with your lovely photos here. :D
ReplyDeletebeautiful clothes and models. bold colors too, that's been trendy these days but I prefer to be light like pastel colored clothes coz I am already dark skin toned.
ReplyDeleteColor blocking seems to be a fail-safe way of coming up with combinations.
ReplyDeleteThis is what my mom always say to me about color blocking. Hehehehe. Thanks for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteCombining several colors in your wardrobe is a make or break thing. It should not only match your skin tone, but you need to have the confidence as well to pull this off.
ReplyDeleteI like color blocking...my basic color is black which I pair with bolder colors.
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