Brighter days ahead: How to colour block

Dazzle in a riot of colours

model wearing colourful clothing, in pink, yellow, green, orange
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With these colourful outfit combinations, inject pretty pops of colour to your everyday wardrobe for a fun and cheery dose of fashion endorphins.

Monday blues? More like Monday rainbows! After all, it's hard to feel sad when you look like a kaleidoscope of colours. This is how you can match green with purple, purple and pink and more:

PHOTOGRAPHY Ivanho Harlim & Shysilia Novita
STYLING Lena Kamarudin, assisted by Joanzine Lee
HAIR Shysilia Novita
MAKEUP Lolent Lee, using KVD Beauty
MODEL Jessie from AVE Management

Lime green and black

Credit: Silk pleated toga maxi gown, Valentino. Modular stool, Mutou. Hi-cut sneakers, stylist’s own
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Lime green and black makes a truly electrifying combo — we're digging how the black helps to offset the brightness of the green.

Bodysuit blouse in wet fabric, S$73, Rina Scimento

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Chuck 70 Ox, S$119.90, Converse

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Benia mini dress in drape sequin lime green, S$67, MOTEL

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Pink and yellow

Credit: Cotton halter mini dress, Jacquemus at Dover Street Market. Leather bandeau (worn underneath), Sportmax. Luna chair, Studio Kallang
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Pink and yellow work surprisingly well together, especially in pastel hues. Layer the pieces for maximum impact!

Penelope eyelet ruffle crop top, S$32.90, Lovet

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Riley double-breasted satin blazer, S$729, A.L.C.

Credit: A.L.C.
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Postcard striped polo top, S$521, Zimmerman

Credit: Zimmerman
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Postcard striped skirt, S$590, Zimmerman

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Green and purple

Credit: Cotton knit oversized sweater and embellished ring, Bottega Veneta. Lucent hoop crystal earrings, Swarovski
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We bet you've never thought of matching green with purple before. Well, it's not too late to start now.

Bandeau mini dress with contrast satin trim, S$58, Missy Empire

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Ribbed pocket cardigan, S$169, Whistles

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Rose gold snake chain drop earrings, S$38, Lovisa

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Orange, yellow and blue (and a hint of green)

Credit: Cotton ribbed halter top, Hermes. Leather miniskirt, Sportmax. Oversized windbreaker, Tod’s. Calfskin platform slip-ons, Celine. Socks, stylist’s own
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On their own, these shades work as pretty neutrals. When they come together, each colour works hand in hand to accentuate the other colours, making every part of your outfit pop.

Embellished crop top, S$62.90, River Island

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Navy cropped organic denim jacket, S$2,420, Prada

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The A-line denim short, S$97, Everlane

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Mini Rachel pistachio gloss grained leather bag, S$430, By Far

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Purple and pink

Credit: Pleated blouse with oversized sleeves, Melitta Baumeister at Dover Street Market. Patchwork trousers, Kiko Kostadinov Women’s at Dover Street Market. Petite Malle calfskin logo-embossed handbag in Rose Fluo, Louis Vuitton. Luna chair, Studio Kallang
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At first glance, purple and pink may seem to clash. However, when you look at it again, you'll see how the colours actually balance each other out, especially when one is in a pastel hue while the other is a striking bright shade.

Delia long sleeve blouse, $69, Showpo

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Boudoir pants with feathers, S$348, Sleeper

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Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag, S$124, JW PEI

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Pink, green and orange

Credit: Adidas x Gucci V-neck T-shirt, Gucci. Cargo trousers with attached miniskirt, Kiko Kostadinov Women’s at Dover Street Market. Oversized windbreaker with adjustable drawstring detail, Tod’s
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Look like a floral explosion by combining pink, orange and green to create one outfit. As you know, orange and pink go well together, but we say it looks even better when contrasted with gorgeous greens. Specifically, parakeet green!

Knit top with organza trims, S$55, Zara

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Bisous pant, S$346, L'IDEE

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Yasara green heels, S$88, Billini

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