Color block style in clothing

Color is one of the main criteria for choosing clothes. The harmonious combination of shades in the image makes it stylish and attractive. One of the stable trends in modern fashion is the color block style. What is it and what are its characteristics?

The concept of color blocking, style features

The fashion trend of 2020 and previous seasons is color blocking. It is based on the principle of combining color blocks in one product or image. The trend is not new - in the fashion world, dresses and other wardrobe items in this style were first presented by Yves Saint Laurent in the autumn-winter collection of 1965. The designer was inspired by the works of abstract artists to create clothes that combine bright, complementary geometric blocks.

The combination of contrasting color blocks in clothing was so harmonious and effective that famous fashion designers returned to using this technique when creating outfits more than once. Well, today this trend has turned into a fairly stable trend.

In color blocking, there are three options for combining tones:

• creating a monochrome set - using several shades of the same palette in an outfit;
• combining several - two to four - contrasting colors;
• using one wardrobe item consisting of color blocks in an image.

Using any of these methods allows you to create a bright, extraordinary and attention-grabbing outfit.

Rules for creating looks in color block style

At first glance, there is nothing complicated about creating color block looks. In fact, this style is quite capricious - if some nuances are not observed, the outfit, instead of being bright and fashionable, can turn into flashy and tasteless. It is important to correctly combine not only tones, but also the wardrobe items themselves. Considering the following recommendations, you can achieve the “correct” effect:

1. Choose clothes with a simple, minimalist cut. Color combinations should attract attention, not complex styles. For example, if the main element of the image is a dress, then it is preferable that it be an a-line or sheath model; skirts can be straight or flared.
2. Avoid multi-layering. This rule is relevant if the image involves the presence of outerwear - there should be one thing underneath. For example, only a T-shirt, only a shirt or only a jacket, but not a T-shirt + jacket, etc.
3. Do not use clothing or accessories with prints or decorative elements. The focus is on bright colors, drawings are unnecessary.
4. Be careful when accessorizing your look. You should leave the essentials. If the image consists of three tones, then the accessory, for example a bag, should be one of these colors.

How to harmoniously combine clothing colors

To create a stylish look, the correct selection of color combinations is also important. Good taste or such a brilliant invention as Itten’s color circle can help with this. With its help, creating a fashionable and attractive image will not be any difficult task. There are several combination options:

1. Contrasting or complementary. To do this, tones located in opposite zones of the spectrum are used. An image created using this technique will attract attention with its brightness and create a positive mood.
2. Based on the principle of an equilateral triangle. Tones are used that are located on the color wheel at equal distances from each other. Regardless of which shades are chosen, such combinations look surprisingly harmonious.
3. Combination of tones from a similar palette. In one image, the shades located on the circle next to each other are “collected”.

Another option for choosing colors is the already mentioned monochrome, when shades of the same palette are combined.

Using color blocking style in clothes is a great option to refresh and diversify your everyday and holiday wardrobe. You just need to choose the tones that suit your color type, and skillfully combine them with each other.