i don’t know about you, but the first time i stepped out in colored pants/denim i felt like a walking neon sign . like everyone was staring at me thinking “wow…really?” ha! but once you get through that first encounter it’s really quite fun to snaz up an outfit with some color.
ya feel me?
the thing that stumps me sometimes is what to pair with these colorful bottoms. if you’ve ever found yourself in the same predicament here are some tips that might keep you from standing in front of your closet for 30+ minutes just staring at your clothes perplexed on what pairing to choose. {i really hope i’m not the only one who does that.}
2. add a pattern
if you’re feeling a little bolder add a fun pattern to your look. i love doing this! a black and white stripe, a neutral toned plaid or polka dots would make a perfect match with a hot hue as well. and it’s oh so fun to look at! love when i see girls patterning it up.
3. clash it
i know this is hard for some of us OCD girls who feel it’s their duty to make everything match. you kind of feel like a fish out of water if you have two clashing colors on. but let me tell you, one of the most visually fun and exciting things to look at is a pairing of two colors that you wouldn’t normally see together. now, obviously you can take this too far and it can look more clownish then stylish but subtle color clashes here and there can really make an outfit stand out. kind of like my shoes above, they don’t REALLY “matchy match” the outfit, but they work!
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Great post!!!
Is that sweater from target current?? Love!!!!
Love Stephanie!!!! And of course love this outfit Steph! You never fail to impress! Always gorgeous:)
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this beautiful girl!
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love, love, love it. you have such great style Stephanie!
I LOOOOVEEE this style!! XO Neja
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Where did those shoes come from??? Also going to be running to Target to find that sweater, I have a pair of mustard and a pair of purple pants that I love, love, love but I have yet to find the cream colored sweater to go with them, grey is always my back up plan.
Steph! I always love your style. =) I love that you paired the red and teal together. I have done that quite a bit together. Its a fun look. You can basically pull anything off though. just sayin…
Great tips!! You look adorable!
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I have a pair of jeans in almost that exact same color. They are so fun to wear!
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I need these pants and these shoes!!! Ahhh.
Great tips. I’m always a fan of keeping it neutral with the colored pants.
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i made the mistake once of pairing a loud shirt with colored denim and felt like a flashing sign of instability all day!!!
Thanks for the pointers! Love the color of the pants and the wedges. Visiting from WIWW.
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Color blocking is my new fave trend! I love all the colors you combined and it’s not overkill! Loving that sweater and the gold chain!
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you look gorgeous! love your tips on styling bright pants! I’ve yet to delve into that trend, but I love wearing color!
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I love the color of your pants with the color of your shoes! They are perfect together and the outfit is so fun!
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I love the colors in this outfit! You are gorgeous, def a pin-worthy outfit!
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