The Color Block Challenge: Seven Color-Blocked Looks

Sometimes getting dressed is about looking good.

It’s all about seeing what happens when you stop playing it safe.

For this challenge, I put together seven color-blocked looks using combinations that most people would never grab off the rack at the same time. Some worked exactly how I imagined, while others surprised me!

Here’s what happened.

Pink + Yellow

This one feels like summer.

Bright! Fun! Impossible to be in a bad mood while wearing it.

I paired a pink knit sweater vest with yellow pants and kept the sandals simple.

Yellow + Purple

One of my favorite color combinations in the challenge (My grad school colors).

The contrast does all the work.

I styled a yellow collar shirt with purple shorts and white sneakers. Clean, easy, and perfect for warm weather.

Orange + Royal Blue

Loud in the best possible way!

If subtle is your thing, keep scrolling.

I paired an orange sweater vest with royal blue pants and finished the look with these jellies I found on Etsy. Yes! I do own a pair of jellies.

The silhouette is classic. The colors do all the talking.

Green + Pink

The star of the collection!

This combination has no business working this well, but here we are.

I layered a green windbreaker over pink shorts and loafers. Sporty on top, polished on the bottom.

Royal Blue + Red

Strong. Clean. Classic.

Sometimes the obvious choice is still a good choice.

I combined a red polo with royal blue trousers and sandals. Nothing complicated. Just two colors working together.

Red + Green

Let’s free red and green from their holiday obligations. Ha!

These colors deserve more than December.

I paired red athletic shorts with a royal blue sweatshirt and flip-flops. Proof that color blocking works outside of tailored looks too.

Purple + Orange

A perfect way to end the challenge.

Bold, energetic, and a little chaotic.

Just how I like it.

I styled a purple cable knit vest with orange leather pants and classic loafers. The rich colors give the look plenty of personality without feeling overdone.

Final Thoughts

The older I get, the less interested I am in fashion rules.

Some of these combinations worked better than others. That’s the point though. The challenge wasn’t finding the perfect outfit, but rather giving each color a chance.

Which look is your favorite?

Sincerely,

-Bryce Lennon