Colour Blocking in fashion is matching a few totally different solid colours together in a outfit. When done correctly, it gives a unique and interesting effect.
Some of the techniques of colourblocking:
1. Monochromatic Colours : One colour in different tones , such as different tones of blue).
Our example below is the Issa Maternity & Nursing Dress has different berry tones.
2. Complementary Colours: Using colours from opposite sides of the wheel. These have a contrasting effect. For example: green-red, or orange-blue combinations.
3. Analogous Colours : Using colours next to each other on the wheel. There are hues that quite similar to each other. They are pleasing to the eye and are one of the popular albeit 'safe' choices people make.
Tips and Techniques:
1. Keep the tones in the same family ( For eg pastels with pastels, neons with neons).
2. Mix and Match : Colour block by using different colours for separate clothing articles.
3. Stand-Alone: The dress or accessory is already colour blocked by the designer. The Issa Maternity & Nursing Dress in blue tones with a contrast waistband below is an example.
4. Colour block with accessories. For example wearing a statement piece choker in a contrasting colour to your dress.
5. The possibilities and permutations are endless. But as a general rule, use 2 or 3 colours to achieve the best effect. Anymore than that, you could be drawing the wrong attention!
Have fun and experiment with colours!
