How to Wear Bright Colours

Bright colours offer a simple way to revitalise your wardrobe, bringing a modern update to everyday pieces. Yet, for those who primarily wear black, embracing colour can feel intimidating at first.

Start simple. This lime-green tie-front top is just as wearable as your go-to white tops. Wear with airy linen shorts for maximum summer chic. Or, try a lime-green dress as an alternative to your usual navy or khaki midis and maxis. Once you’re feeling more confident, you can graduate to even bolder and brighter prints. Think about mixing colours too, such as green with chocolate brown or pastel pink for a delectable ice cream parlour-inspired palette.

Can't decide what colour shoes to wear with a green dress? Opt for light tones, such as white or silver sandals, to balance bright coloured outfits. Silver jewellery provides a cool counterpoint, too.

Wearing one colour from head to toe is an easy way to up the ante when it comes to adding vivid shades to your wardrobe.

Raspberry is a sophisticated option that suits all skin tones; you just have to find the right shade. Not sure what colour shoes to wear with a raspberry dress? Team it with metallic sling-back shoes or neutral pumps and accessories for a high-contrast finish. Black also works well with raspberry and will take the colour beyond summer – consider a sleek clutch or a statement bangle.

This sleeveless raspberry dress gets our vote: the on-trend colour, textured fabric and floaty length make it a summer winner, ideal for wandering through markets on sunny days with a straw bag.

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