Without  a doubt colour block summer clothes are going to be one of the biggest fashion trends of the season. This look is ideal for summer. It is so easy to put together in a way that suits you and you can mix and match the pieces for a different look each day. For those that find it difficult to make up their mind what to wear in the mornings, there are also plenty of ready made colour block summer clothes in the shops already. Colour block is such a fabulous and striking fashion trend and the best thing is that you get to to choose which colours to combine.

Colour Combinations

Planet Colour Block Shift Dress

Colour Block Shift Dress – Miss Selfridge

Colour Block Bengaline Dress – Miss Selfridge

This summer there are all sorts of colours to choose from including the really bright colours like red, orange, yellow and blue, the neon’s like green and yellow, the muted and pastel shades including baby blue, mint green and palest pink and the neutrals which include white, cream, pastel and beige. Of course black and white are always a great choice for colour blocking. Black will tend to make your colours look bolder and punchier where as white will tend to make them look fresher. For a more subtle look you can combine similar shades of the same colour or you can just choose just one colour perhaps a red dress and accessorise it with accessories in another colour. Other popular looks for colour block summer clothes this summer include clashing brights and neutrals with neon.

Combining Separates

Jersey Kaftan – Warehouse

Red Capri Pants- Warehouse

The most creative way to wear this trend is by combining separate pieces in different colours. This is also a great way to invest in basic coloured pieces. You could opt for a bright red shift dress with purple cardigan or a pair of the seasons must have coloured jeans with a different coloured top. If you really want to work this trend to the maximum pick three different pieces in  three different colours and wear them all at once. There are plenty of brightly coloured fashion tops around or you could go for the smarter option of a blouse with a tailored jacket as seen at the Jil Sander catwalk show.

Ready Colour Blocked Pieces

Beige Colour Block Linen Dress By Debenhams

Cowl Neck Dress – Oasis

If you want to choose a ready colour blocked piece, look out for a simple style of shift dress or maxi dress. You should use colour block to your advantage and choose the colour blocks to flatter your body shape. Vertical and diagonal panels of colour block are great for slimming the torso. If you want to add curves and shape, horizontal blocks of colour will work best for you. You can also look for pieces  with darker colours on the parts of your body that you would like to slim. For example a shift dress with a brightly coloured panel on the top and black at the bottom will help to slim and balance the hips.

Keep It Simple

Colour blocked summer clothes make a huge statement on their own so don’t need too much additional detail like texture, volume and accessories. Generally the rule with colour block summer clothes is the simpler the better.