Take a cue from these celebs on how to colour block your outfits like a pro

Colour-blocking is a bold way to create a look that will draw eyes to you wherever you go

New Delhi | June 14, 2023 01:20 PM IST

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The basics of colour blocking include pairing two solid colours to create a contrast. (Source: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ananya Pandey/Instagram)

If you’re someone who loves colours but is confused about how to pair them, you’ve come to the right place. While for many people colour blocking may feel like too much but if you like playing with different colours and mixing them up in your outfit colour palette, colour blocking is for you.

The basics of colour blocking include pairing two solid colours, which are oftentimes placed on the opposite ends of the colour wheel, creating a single outfit with contrast. This is a bold way to create a look that will draw eyes to you wherever you go while also allowing you to express yourself through the colours you’re wearing.

You don’t necessarily have to create an entirely new wardrobe for colour blocking, you can do it with the pieces you already own. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at the celebs below to learn how to colour block effortlessly.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Pink and red is a fail-safe option to try out on your colour blocking journey when you’re first starting out.

Samantha wore this memorable combination of a red top with cut-outs and pink pants on her first-ever appearance on Koffee With Karan. She looked gorgeous as ever in the ensemble!

Kareena Kapoor

While colour blocking, it is important to remember that you cannot go overboard with your makeup as is proven here by Kareena.

She paired a neon-green skirt with a neon blue one-shouldered top, which are complementary colours as they lie together on the colour wheel with only one colour separating them.

Wearing a nude lip and simple PVC heels balances out her outfit while also making her look uber-chic.

Priyanka Chopra

If you don’t want to go all out while colour blocking your outfits, you can take a cue from Priyanka’s look.

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Here she’s paired her blue poufy gown with simple pink pumps, which not only provide a structure to the look but also achieve the purpose of colour blocking.

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Ananya Panday

Wearing a lesser-worn combination here is Ananya in an orange blazer with a pink dress. What makes this look work is the small element of orange that can also be seen on the dress.

So, remember, when pairing colours that might not necessarily go well together, you can make sure either of them has an element of the other colour to balance your look.

Kirti Kulhari

Here Kirti proves that colour blocked outfits can also be paired with accessories, when done the right way. Her pastel blue coat has gold-accented buttons that go well with her gold pendant.

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