Adding colour

Who doesn’t like an all-black outfit for the night-outs or a pure white ensemble for the sunny days? Here are some easy ways to add colour to a monochrome outfit

 

Dressing head-to-toe in a single color, tone or pattern can be both difficult and fun. From electric colors to neutral tones, layering in monochrome will guarantee you absolute throughout the year.

Follow these tips for those pops of colour: 

• The most instant way to add colour to your ensemble is by using your accessories. Your accessories are versatile and can be worn in multiple ways without seeming too repetitive.Revive your tunic and jeans combination with a bright scarf.

• Use your colourful links or bead necklaces for a splash of colour. Adding jewellery to your ensemble is also a good to layer in humid climates.
• If your wardrobe has a lot of plain colours, then invest in a few bright-coloured shoes. They are a good way of adding colour without overpowering your outfit.
• Bags and clutches are the ideal way to add colour. Wear a neon green clutch with a plain black dress or a bright pink tote to a grey t-shirt and jeans combination. 
• Add a sheer or lace shrug in the same tone, this will take away from the monotony and create a dimension to your outfit.

•  While jewellery, shoes and bags are a great way of adding colour, don’t forget to your sunglasses for the same purpose. Whether it’s Zeenat Amaan’s rose-tinted sunnies in the 80s or Carrie Bradshaw’s bright gold glares in Sex and the City, your sunglasses add instantaneous lift your ensemble.
  
  

The colour palette:

Browns, nudes and camels: These are neutral colours and blend in easily with almost all shades. Try beige with purples, camel shades with blues or browns with greens play with these colours with almost any shade.

Greys and taupes: Greys look great with salmon pinks and try to blend darker grey shades with maroons or even reds. The distinct contrast will completely lift your outfit.

Blacks: While adding colour to the classic black ensemble is a tricky choice. Opt to mix corals or burnt orange shades with all-black outfits. Avoid the typical choices like red and pink, try electric blue pops instead.