Tips on adding more colour to your wardrobe

For a long time now, neutrals have been a popular wardrobe choice. No doubt they’re elegant and offer a clean, minimalistic look, but colours can bring their own magic to your ensemble. Whether they’re bright, vibrant accents or subtle, muted shades, colours can lend style and sophistication when carefully incorporated into your attire. They’re also a great way to make dressing up fun and exciting!

Did you know that adding colour to your wardrobe can do more than raise your style quotient? It can make you look and feel better too! Colours can significantly impact your mood, emotions and behaviours, and though emotions are subjective, bright colours are generally thought to bring good cheer while dark colours command power. You could include different hues in your ensemble and see which brings you joy. Dopamine dressing is all about boosting your happy hormone through colours and styles that make you feel confident and good. In fact, your journey to a more colourful wardrobe begins right here! 

Here are a few tips on adding more colour to your wardrobe:

1. Start small

If you’re used to wearing classics in neutral hues, a sudden rush of colour may overwhelm you. Slide it into your outfit gently through accessories first. A colourful bracelet with bright blue apatite gemstones or an animal-print red silk scarf could introduce a pop of colour. A pair of strappy sandals in burgundy also brings a note of elegance to a simple white or off-white dress, as does a brightly coloured handbag. 

You might also want to introduce a small dash of colour into your neutrals through delicate hand-embroidered patterns or block prints on your essential pieces. 

2. Wear solid colour outerwear over your neutrals

You don’t have to give up on the neutral colours that you love. Instead, you can throw on a jacket in a solid colour over your neutral-coloured clothes. You could also have a coloured coat that brings some brightness to a cold, gloomy day. 

3. Pair classic neutrals with colours

When you feel emboldened to go a step further, you could exchange that tan skirt for one in blue or pink – or any other colour of your choice. Else, wear a solid-coloured top over a pair of off-white pants. You can balance your neutrals and colours to create a chic, stylish look that you will love. 

4. Add patterns

You don’t always need solid colours in your outfit. You could incorporate them into your ensemble through patterns bearing either subtle or lively colours. You could even experiment with the size or type of patterns – botanicals, animal prints, subtle florals, geometric shapes, or bold fiery prints. See what appeals to your sense of style and choose the ones that you will feel confident in!

5. Mix and match colours

Once you’re more confident about leaning away from your well-loved neutrals, you could adopt colours through your ensemble by mixing and matching them. You could start with your favourite colour palette or one which will suit you. Don’t be afraid to try bright, bold shades, but if these are a little too much for you, go with pastels or muted shades. Colour blocking, where you pair different solid colours in your various pieces, can be a great way to show off your personality. Try a spectrum of hues to know which brings out your style personality best. 

Now that you’ve learnt how to add more colour to your wardrobe, it’s time to get started! And remember to have fun, because this is all about experimenting! Do step out of your comfort zone and see how the clothes you choose can help you express yourself best! 

At JULIETTE C, our effortlessly chic collection of women’s clothes is elegant, conscious, flattering, and very pleasant to wear. We strive to offer our customers the best value for their money and dress them in styles that they feel confident and beautiful in.

Please get in touch if you have any questions about adding more colour to your wardrobe and creating a lasting impression with your ensemble. 

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