Bold & Beautiful: How to wear bold colours

Dione Chen

09 May 2016

mis à jour le 3 May 2019 à 11:21

Don't be afraid to flaunt your colourful outfits this season. Dare to be different - we'll show you how.

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Bold + Neutral
In this ensemble by Grace Wither, black takes on the supporting role of highlighting the bright green dress that will really make one stand out on the streets.
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Bold + Neutral
Montana Cox shows us just how a pop of yellow is all that's needed to look chic and amazing.
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Bold + Dark
Soraya Bakhtiar has mastered the art of wearing bold as she proves to us that the term 'dark' does not necessarily just refer to black.
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Bold + Denim
Fashion blogger Tala Samman employs this bright, casual look by pairing her yellow blazer with a denim shirt that gives the outfit an amazing flavour.
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Bold + Denim
Rachel Roy perfectly exhibits how a bold colour, when paired with denim, creates a rugged but stylish outfit that will make heads turn.
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Bold patterns
Notice how Nicola Peltz avoids adding colour to her already bright outfit by pairing this patterned dress with a pair of black shoes that matches the colour scheme of the dress.
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Bold patterns
Exactly as mentioned in the previous slide, Ellie Kemper sticks to the colour palette that her bold floral dress provides by adorning a pair of pink heels and a green clutch to complement the flora and fauna on the dress.
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One colour family
Remember how we said to stick to one colour family when mixing bold colours up? Roberta Benteler exhibits this theory wonderfully in a maroon and beetroot getup.
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One colour family
Solange Knowles sashays confidently in different shades of red down the streets of Paris. Her wardrobe is an excellent display of how bold shades can be matched in a way that's pleasing to the eye.
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Bold accessories
Bella Thorne's vibrant accessories introduce a spark of colour and a retro feel to her dark blue floral dress. Very cute!

Wearing bright colours is a sure way of exuding confidence, energy and youth. However, it can become a tricky situation, especially if you're unsure of how to mix and match these colours in a way that isn't garish and tacky. Fortunately, anyone can wear bold colours - just follow these tips that we have consolidated for you below.

Match with neutrals and darks

We couldn't emphasise this any further. The best way to flaunt your bright pink purse or that electric red blouse is to pair them with subdued colours that will shy away from the attention the bold colour is attracting. The pop of colour ensures that you look striking, but not over-the-top.

Stay safe with denim

Denim goes well with almost anything, so we're not surprised it works with bold colours as well. If you're looking to offset bright colours with a casual, rugged look, denim is the way to go. Simply pair a bold top with your favourite jeans, or throw on a denim shirt over those hot pink trousers you've never dared to wear out, and you're all ready to strut down the walkway.

Experiment with patterns

You don't always have to limit yourself to an outfit featuring only one bold colour. Colour block or patterned dresses, for example, help to fuse several shocking colours together to create an arresting look. When considering accessories after, however, it might be wise to stick to the colour palette of the bold outfit instead of introducing more colours that might not match.

Stick to one colour

By one colour, we mean one colour family. Try mixing and matching the tints and shades of a colour, for example, red and maroon, to create a go-to outfit for those days you feel like you're on top of the world.

Play with bright accessories

All you need is a splash of colour over your neutrals to stand out on the streets. Accessories could mean anything from earrings to shoes to belts, so have fun mixing it up. This is also a good way to try wearing bold colours if you're not looking to go all out just yet.

Feel free to scroll through our gallery above for some celebrity inspiration. Remember, it just takes a little getting used to, and you'll become a fashion icon among your family and friends in no time.

Dione Chen

Photos: Getty Images

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