It’s an election year and we the people believe it is every woman’s inalienable right to have beautiful color. You could achieve that by going on a Sherwin Williams binge with your apartment walls being the unwitting victims.
Color Trend
Plus Size Style
Or, let fashion be your canvas and color your brush.Whether you wear it head-to-toe, block it or subtly pop it this is no black and white issue. You’ve gotta get rich, unapologetic colors in your life. We’ve picked some of our favorite color-tactics from the Spring/Summer runways and favorite pieces for the plus size set. Let the color draw you in and take your style to rainbow heights. If you got that reference to Madonna’s Evita you get extra points!
- Calvin Klein
Color Blocking
It’s been a fashion buzz word all year, but remember ladies, not all color-blocking is created equal. Hate to burst your bubble, but pairing a red top with a black skirt ain’t exactly living up to the trend. Do:
1. Choose complimentary colors Now, they don’t have to be “safe” or matchy-matchy but they do need to be visually appealing when paired together. Orange and blue, red and yellow, purple and gold. Think Balenciaga’s box-cut jackets: you’ll know it when you see it.
2. Go back to math class Color-blocking is most interesting when the color arrangement creates its own geometric flow. Sometimes that can feel a little checkerboard so pick styles that flatter your overall shape while still being interesting and unique.
Try a Calvin Klein blue and white blocked shift as a perfect color blocking starter course. We love how the structure of the piece comes from the structure of the color. The white and blue are a bit safe in theory but are made chic by that architectural design. And since this lovely day dress channels the artist Mondrian’s famous paintings, you’ll also be a walking conversation piece.
Melissa Masse
Monochrome Dressing
A.k.a all-out color! Lone wolf color has been one of the hottest trends and daring to wear it head-to-toe doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds. The key to pulling this off every time is maintaining a single color story from top-to-bottom. We’ve all been taught that all-black is all-slimming right? Well all-anything can have that slimming (and most importantly chic-ing) effect. Do:
1. Think fit first Great same-color separates like Valentino are first about amazing construction and fit. Invest in monochrome pieces that hug your curves comfortably so the focus is on how great you look in the color, not necessarily the color itself.
2. Avoid boring Mix different textures in the same hue family to really bump up the fashion factor and add a unique touch without sabotaging the monochrome impact.
If you’re used to neutrals and blacks, embrace all-over color slowly with a loud and proud single color dress like this Melissa Masse deep teal frock. Sure the color will make a statement, but extend the impact and keep it interesting with subtle fashion touches like these cold shouldered flutter sleeves.
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The Monet Effect
This is about collage color: mixing, matching, meshing color into patterns that take on a life of their own. This illusionist color trick can look one way up close, another farther away. How fun! Do:
1. Find the flow In contrast to wearing monochromes, the focus should be on finding flow-y silhouettes that let color patterns take center stage. Relaxed form and fabrics support the boho-chic vibe that’s almost impossible to resist.
2. Wear with an air All-over, multi-colored prints require that fashionista attitude and cool-cucumber confidence. If you’re a curvy girl that’s already got it, then flaunt it. If you’re a plus size fashionista looking for her mo-jo, then use a piece like this to find your groove.
Nothing says summer cool like a pair of desperately hip palazzo pants. Try this pair from t-bags, with the Monet effect in full effect. The vibrantly colored print and slouchy fit gives the color creation plenty of room to breathe. With a lightweight knit or blazer and heels these are a bold yet effortless way to bring big color into your life.
