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If you are tired of the cold, dreary weather, one way to combat it is to dress in brighter colors. That may not seem like the easiest thing to do when you have a wardrobe full of dark neutrals – but we promise, the occasional pop can seriously uplift your spirit. With all the bold hues that are about to explode this spring, it’s become easier than ever to find pieces that match your style. The trick to pulling it off is sticking to bright accessories alone – or donning pieces that fall within the same color family. Once you get comfortable, you can then venture in to high-contrast looks. To help you switch gears from dark to bright, we took to Instagram for some fresh style inspiration. Continue reading to see 10 colorful outfits you can wear right now while awaiting spring.
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1) Argyle Purple
Colorful, printed sweaters have been trending all winter, especially in patterns that softly nod to the 90’s and early aughts, such as argyle. Try pairing your favorite knit with a bold colored pant as a way to incorporate more color into your everyday style. These vibrant purple pants are sure to lift you out of that winter funk.
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2) Yellow Faux-Fur
Yellow is the color of happiness, so it is a great color to gravitate towards in clothing. If you are a fan of statement outerwear, a bright, yellow faux-fur coat is just the thing you need. It looks especially vivid against a black base – but we also love how Wendy incorporated that sunny hue into her top, bag and boots.
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3) Red Hot
Red is such a beautiful, fearless color, and this monochrome look is utterly striking. The chunky knit sweater, trousers, and mesh flats look cohesive when worn altogether because of the play on texture and proportions. It makes the outfit appear intentional. To top it off, the red and black plaid coat adds a brilliant contrast that ties everything together.
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4) Highlighter Hues
Work from home in style by adding a little pep to your daily attire as seen above. This hot pink tunic coupled with the bright, neon green pumps is so fun and looks amazing when styled together. Flashy neons are just what we need to get through the rest of winter while enduring that WFH life.
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5) Powder Blue
Struggling with the winter blues? Channel that energy into a fun, cheerful outfit by wearing pastel blue from head to toe. This soft take on the color is definitely wintertime appropriate. Shop for cozy separates like chunky knits, smart trousers, and wool coats, then wear them all at once for a monochromatic vibe.
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6) Lush in Lilac
We are definitely seeing an uptick in lilac, especially as we get ready to transition from winter to spring. Get a head start by adding some lilac pieces to your wardrobe now. Everything from cozy cardigans to trendy mid-calf boots manage to take on a new life when dipped in the shade lilac. Style them with cream and beige tones for a fresh, airy look.
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7) Seeing Green
Green is such a stunning, organic color that we love wearing all year round. This emerald green outfit is a great take on how to style this color for winter. The oversized knit sweater draped over the animal-printed pleated skirt makes for an interesting silhouette. If you’re looking to translate this look into your daily life, just mix a solid sweater with a printed skirt (or dress) that share the same color.
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8) Burnt Sienna
This darker shade of orange is another warm, comforting hue to wear during the colder months. Once the weather actually warms up, you can trade it for more vivid orange tones. This influencer proves that going the casual route is a safe bet for wearing color. All you need is a matching sweatsuit, crisp white accessories, and a matching plaid jacket.
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9) French Blue
Throwback trends are making a huge comeback, and you can get in on it now by throwing some color into your winter outfit mix. This outfit above is giving us major 80’s vibes but in a completely modern way. The blue windbreaker and matching high socks over the black leggings creates such a sporty chic look! We love this outfit because it proves you can wear bright colors on-the-go without looking too young.
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10) Color Blocked
Lastly, do not shy away from color blocking! Doing so is a surefire way to stand out among a crowd of darker winter outfits. We love this combination of fuchsia, aqua and royal blue. Each shade is heavily segmented, which goes to show that the choice of colors was intentional and purposeful.
As winter comes to an end, it’s the best time to spice up your wardrobe with some attention grabbing pieces – and there’s no better way to accomplish that than with color. The colorful outfits above are all ways you can work saturated tones into your wardrobe now and brighten up those gloomy days.
