I cannot think of a fashion trend in recent history that better exemplifies how fashion can be easy, yet chic; glamorous, yet still approachable, as much as color blocking fashions.
This is certainly not a new look, but this year it is back and bigger than ever. The look is back in full force and can be found everywhere from the pages of Vogue to street style blogs, and even in your own home town. Take a look around and I'm sure you'll find someone rocking color-blocking fashions.
The look is easy to recreate: simply combine two or more contrasting colors (solids, not prints) in an outfit. If color isn't really your think, the same effect can be achieved with muted colors like black, white, nude and gray.
Check out this gallery of color-blocking fashions for some style inspiration.
35 Bold Color-Blocking Fashions
From Retro Color Block Booties to Primary Colored Pictorials:
Souzan Michael — Nov 18, 2011 — Fashion
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Retro Color Block Booties
The Christian Louboutin Spring 2011 Shoe Collection
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Grand Geometric Gowns
The J Mendel Spring 2012 Collection was Inspired by Clean Silhouettes
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Color-Blocking Collections
The Max Mara Spring 2012 Collection Updates Camel with Seafoam Blue
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Color-Consuming Fashion
The Emilio Pucci Resort 2012 Collection is Vibrantly Tailored
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Leather-Paneled Looks
The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Show Puts the Focus on the Body
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Humdrum Color Blocked Heels
The Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
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Color-Blocked Makeup
Clashing Cosmetics Punctuate Dior's Fall/Winter 2010 Haute Couture Collection
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Palm Tree Pastels
The Jill Stuart Spring 2012 Collection is Dream-Like and Delicate
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Jewel-Toned Editorials
ELLE Denmark's The New Chic Spread is Another Lesson in Color Blocking
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Loose-Fitting Luxury Ensembles
The T by Alexander Wang Resort 2012 Collection is Casual & Chic
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Colorful Couture Clips
The Jessica Hart Karen Millen Video Flashes Bright Fashions
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Pastel Color-Block Fashion
The Sober Studio SS12 Collection Offers Timeless Modern Outfits
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Punky Pastel Presentations
The House of Holland Spring 2012 Collection is Pretty in Punk
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Color-Blocking Fashion Campaigns
The Costume National SS11 Ads Feature Jana Knauerova
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Brady Bunch Fashion
The Tory Burch Resort 2012 Collection is Refreshingly Retro-Chic
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Primary-Colored Pictorials
This Itaysha Jordan Shoot Shines With Big Hair and Bold Looks
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Contrasting Color-Popping Fashion
Bold in 944 Magazine Features Vibrant Color-Blocked Outfits
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Fast Fashion Supermodel Features
The Chanel Iman for H&M Winter 2011 Campaign is Stunningly Simple
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Vibrant Eclectic Editorials
Color Blocks by Tim Walker Bursts With a Spectrum of Bold Styles
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Bold Color Blocked Knitwear
Cooperative Designs Spring 2009 Collection
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Spirited Striped Lookbooks
The H&M Divided Fall 2011 Campaign is Playful and Fun
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Retro Color Block Fashion
The Emilio Pucci Pre-Fall 2011 Features a Touch of the 70s
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Floor-Sweeping Frocks
The Stella McCartney Resort 2012 Goes to Great Lenghts with Playful Patterns
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Bright Rainbow Photo Shoots
The Andrea Klarin Knack Takes Color Blocking to Another Level
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Color Block Mirdles
The John Galliano Fall 2010 Show Puts More Men in Corsets
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Vibrant Versatile Ensembles
The Celine Resort 2012 Boasts Plenty of Patterns, Prints & Textures
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Lusciously Layered Casualwear
The Acne Resort 2012 Collection Features Laid-Back Combinations
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Skin-Painted Fashion
The Dori Tomcsanyi FW11 Collection is Saturated in Color
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Chromatic Underwear Shoots
Rodolfo Martinez Shoots Bright and Colorful Boxers and Briefs
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Geometric Color Block Fashion
The BCBG Max Azria Line Offers Tasteful Colors on Neutral Palettes
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Mondrian-Inspired Sandals
The Surface to Air Spring 2010 Collection Will Ignite Your Shoe Fetish
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Color Block Frocks
Jenni Kayne S/S 2011 is a Collection of Bold and Breezy Pieces
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Color Block Fashion
Matthew Ames Reinvents the Little Black Dress
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Cultivated Color Blocking
Cornejo's Four Elements Divide and Conquer
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Leather Rope Neckwear
The Ann Demeulemeester FW 2010 Collection is Bad to the Bone
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Sparkling Luxurious Bright Clogs
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