Color Combos: Wear Brights to Work!

April 19, 2010

Not quite sure how to incorporate this season’s vibrant color palette into your work wardrobe? Melissa McGraw & Jennifer Gregory from Workchic.com take the three hottest colors this spring—orange, yellow and turquoise—and show you how to pull them off at the office. (Psst! All of these styles are sold at The Limited for easy online shopping!)

Orange and Khaki

Khaki is an essential neutral color for your work wardrobe; it’s classic and works for every season. Pair the rich orange Self Petal Top ($31.15) with the Elbow Sleeved Tab Jacket ($98) and Exact Stretch Classic Flare Pant ($59.50) in khaki. The sassy stones in the 2 Strand Mix Bead Bracelet ($24) complete the outfit. Want to dress it up a little? Wear this Strapless With Twisted Front ($89.50) dress to the office or even to a summer wedding, but keep it covered up and casual with the Pleated Ribbon Cardigan in khaki ($44.50). If it’s a tangy accessory you’re after, the Orange Leopard Print Scarf ($29.50) is lightweight enough to wear year-round.

Gray and Yellow

We love pairing gray with a sunny shade of yellow. Mixing the Bow Sleeve Tie Cardigan ($44.50) and the Cassidy Button Beltloop Wideleg ($79.50) makes for a sophisticated business casual style. Add the Belted Trench ($128) and Sequin Stretch Ring ($22.50) to automatically brighten your day! Feeling bold? Try the Pencil Skirt ($69.50) in yellow paired with a neutral Side Ruffle Cardigan ($59.50). Don’t forget sunshiney accessories, like gold Fringed Interlock Earrings ($22.50).

Navy and Turquoise

Turquoise adds a pretty pop when paired against the neutral, almost black navy. We took the One Button Timeless Jacket ($128) plus Drew Pointed Beltloop Downtown Flare ($59.50), and teamed it with a Baby Ruffle Cami ($29.50) in dark turquoise. Add some fun to your basic business suit with accents like the Statement Tied Up In Knots Ring ($24.50) and the Sunshine State Printed Scarf ($29.50). It’s a meeting-ready look with moxie.

Bottom line is: Don’t be afraid to experiment with bright colors. Even if it’s a skinny belt or a pair of earrings, it will instantly liven up the neutrals in your work wardrobe!

Shecky’s