Color Play: Spring Wardrobe Essentials

IF ALL YOU’VE BEEN WEARING this past winter has been black, brown, a little red, and then some more black, that means it’s time to alter your game plan for spring. Downplay the neutrals and play up bright colors because this season, it’s all about color. Pantone, the world’s color authority reported the top colors to be barberry/honeysuckle pink, fire orange, beeswax orange, Caribbean blue and lavender, along with five other breezy shades (seen above).

Why go bright? It’s an instant mood booster, symbolizes optimism and allows you to show off a playful side. But this doesn’t mean you need to look like you came out of a Skittles bag. If you’re a bit color shy, use bright colors as accents and you’ll get the same benefits.

Accent Points
Her: jewelry, belts, shoes, bags, hair accessories, eye shadow, nail polish
Him: watches, shoes, socks, ties, dress shirts, T-shirts

For Her

Green Silk Dress, FarFetch.com; Engraved Peacock Disc Earrings, TopShop.com; Curved Gold Cuff, Misselfridge.com

Pink Patent Platform Pumps, BergdorfGoodman.com; Large Black Quilted Suede Satchel Bag,Forzieri.com; White Blazer, Barneys.com

Bongo Blue Plaid Tunic, Kmart.com; The Dusty Roads Messenger Bag, Madewell.com; Elise Lace-up Ankle booties in gray, ShopRuche.com

For Him

Orange Darracott Polo, Aubinandwills.com; Off White Lace up Shoes, Coggles.com; Ray-Ban Men’s Polarized Sunglasses, Ray-ban.com

Nike Delta Force High AC Shoe, FinishLine.com; Madison Check Button-Down Shirt, Jcrew.com; No. 33 Kolor Watch,ShopAkira.com

Green Nixon Time Teller, NixonNow.com; Textile Motorcycle Jacket, Orvis.com; Adidas OT Campus 80s, EndClothing.co.uk