7 Color Block Combos to Brighten Up Your Wardrobe

Victoria Beckham used this season's hottest hue, tangerine, to accentuate the waist on a sexy navy body-con dress. 

If you’re not ready to commit to a full-on traffic cone orange piece, start with a bag—it’s all about baby steps.

Accordian Pleated Maxi Skirt.

$275 at Intermix

Milly Andie Mini Shoulder Bag

$255 at Neiman Marcus

A sunny yellow and a chill poolside-appropriate shade—consider this J.Crew pairing absolutely perfect for cheering up your dreary, rainy days.

A neutral shoe (like cork wedges or raffia espadrilles) will ground your outfit. Feeling gutsy? Swipe on a red lipstick for another pop of color, and complete your primary color trio.

Diane von Furstenberg Daria Blouse

$265 at Net-a-Porter

J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt

$89.50 at J.Crew

Warning: this look is not for wallflowers. Made popular by super-cool funny girl Emma Stone, red and pink together grabs major attention.

To make this look work, make sure one of these candy-colored pieces comes in a luxe fabric, like silk or leather. The difference in textures will keep your outfit sophisticated.

Marni Skil Crepe Top

$595 at Marni

Jonathan Simkahi Neon Shorts

$265 at Barneys New York

Preppy pink stripes blocked with stately navy made appearances at Tommy Hilfiger, updating the conservative silhouettes of his classic Americana vibe. 

To truly get this varsity-cool look, leave pastels out of this mix and stick with bold primary color accents.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Flavin Striped Skirt

$258 at Nordstrom

J.Crew Perfect Fit Mixed-Tape Cardigan

$49.50 at J.Crew

Perk up your office-casual look with a refreshing twist: tailored pieces reminiscent of a watermelon. The pastel shades won’t scream as loud as your bold neons, but your outfit will definitely speak for itself.

The frosty green is too pretty to be worn only on St. Patty’s day – try it with navy, black, and even lemony yellow. It’ll act as a new neutral.

Topshop Knot Front Shirt

$24 at Topshop

Tibi Tapered Silk-Crepe Pants

$350 at Net-a-Porter

The airy silhouettes in faded neons at 3.1 Phillip Lim make Spring dressing look like a breeze. The light lavender and creamy orange separates in minimal designs set our hearts aflutter.

To keep your pastels from looking too sweet, focus on sporty details, like a track pants-inspired side zipper or mesh fabric touches.

3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Crepe de Chine Side Zip Pants

$450 at Nordstrom

Topshop Curve Hem Tank

$18 at Topshop

Color blocking can work on even the smallest levels, like say, a contrast collar. The turquoise detail on this Jill Stuart look gives this feminine, beachy coral short suit some edge.

The beauty of this look: one piece does all the work for you!

ASOS Blouse with Color Block and Faggoting

$62.67 at ASOS