Colour Blocking

Colour blocking is the biggest trend of this season. But it is very important to understand the right way of doing it. When done correctly, it will make you look stylish and preppy, but on the other hand, if gone wrong, you will end being nothing but a two-year old child's painting experiment.

How to get it right:

• Be experimental and stretch yourself a little beyond the usual. But do look at yourself in the mirror after you are completely dressed. 
• Ensure that you are comfortable and will be able to carry it off. There is no looking back once you have stepped out of the house. 
• Do not overdo it. It's a good idea to concentrate on an area and keep everything else fairly neutral. Blocking the whole outfit might get you into trouble, unless you are "the expert".
• Be confident of yourself. Everyone is looking at you because you've done a good job and are looking better than the rest!

Three ways to do it:

Start with the basics. Block the shoes and trousers. This is probably the simplest and the easiest. All you have to do is ensure that you wear a white top with this and the focus will automatically go to your work of art.

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Block your look. No other blingy accessories, no blingy shoes, no blingy anything. Not even a peeping underwear! Notice how in the first two looks, when the jacket is blocked with the trousers, the shirt is white. Also, the shoes match with the outfit by either being neutral or a colour from your clothes.

Styled by By The Collar at hm.com

Do it in the boardroom. Who says you cannot show a little bit of your fashion sense at work. Keep your suit very basic and boardroom-ish and play with your tie and shirt. Ensure that you try and stay away from neon here. This is after all a place where deals are made.