High Contrast: How to style these 20 hot pink wardrobe pieces
mis à jour le 12 July 2016 à 00:00
Don't be afraid of this gorgeous shade. You just have to know how not to overdo it.
To many, hot pink may not be the most wearable colour in any season, including summer. It comes across as a difficult colour to mix and match, and, of course, you won't want to look like you're wearing the same outfit all the time! However, hot pink is also a colour that, when worn right, makes you look like a superstar and a fashion icon, simply because it takes skills to wear such a bold colour in an attractive way.
If you clicked on this article, you're probably one of those who have been wanting to know just how to don the bright pink pieces you've been keeping in your wardrobe for the longest time. To help you on your quest, here are some general style tips you can follow the next time you're dressing to impress.
Black works like magic
In order to tone down any outfit that you feel screams girly in an awkward way, try adding a little black to your outfit. For example, if you're wearing a hot pink dress, throw on a black leather jacket or blazer for a rugged or serious, yet feminine look. A black handbag and a pair of black shoes (doesn't matter which kind, but boots do help if you want to look like a rocker chick) would do good for you as well.
Turquoise turns heads
Contrary to popular belief, hot pink and turquoise (or teal) make a great pair when it comes to clothing. This is especially true if no other bold colours are used in order to allow the high contrast between these two shades to stand out gorgeously. Try adding some turquoise accessories like a belt or stilettos to a hot pink dress for this effect. If you thought pink and blue looked good together only in home decor, you're absolutely wrong.
A pop of pink
If you're not ready to go all out just yet, try getting used to the bright pink colour with some accessories, to slowly ease your way towards the day you will finally dare to wear your ruffled lace pink outfit on the streets. A hot pink bag or blazer makes an incredibly chic addition to a neutral outfit without being too jarring on the eye.
Pay attention to cut
Since the hot pink shade is already so striking, make sure the cut of your outfit is slightly more sophisticated than the colour may imply. You'll also want your top or dress to fit you well so that it will serve to flatter your body shape instead of looking like a wardrobe malfunction.
Well, there you have it, our best tips on how exactly we think the hot pink colour can be worn in a fashionable way. For a clearer picture, browse through our gallery to check out 20 pieces you might want to add to your wardrobe, and how they have been styled. Dare to be bold, flaunt that shade, and you might just receive a compliment or two in due time!
Dione Chen
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