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Trends made easy: Block colour
Easy pieces to embrace the "dopamine dressing" trend.
Block colour, or as it's been coined last year "dopamine dressing", has had everyone exploring more outrageous and mood-boosting fashion pieces. Dopamine dressing is the best way to interject some much needed joy into our daily lives through what we wear.
Here, we've curated 10 of the boldest and brightest pieces currently available from the best brands the UK has to offer. If you want to dip your toe into this trend but don't know where to start, try a bold coloured shoe to add to your existing wardrobe, a pop of colour to lift your long standing jeans and white tee ensemble . A strategically placed block colour can completely change the mood of an outfit and will guarantee compliments on every outing.
For those who are wanting to turn up their dopamine levels to 100, then why not try a colour pop dress or jumpsuit from Me+Em for ultimate joyful dressing?
In this edit you will find something for everyone, from the casual queens to dress-up divas, every colour block piece in this edit can be added to your current wardrobe to elevate your look - and your joy. Exude joy and smile broadly by investing in colour and nailing this trend with any one of these pieces, or maybe all 10!
For more style inspiration, take a look at our timeless guide on how to wear a classic white t-shirt, if you're looking for something a little more timeless this season.
This summer add Boden's tangerine skirt into your wardrobe. Pair with black sandals and a crisp white tee for some much needed sunny day serotonin.
Spruce up a casual look with this playful purple sweatshirt. A comfortable and mood-boosting option for morning coffee or an evening pilates class. Wear oversize over a maxi skirt for a new season spin on the staple sweatshirt.
Stretchy and made from cotton, ease your way into the colour blocking trend comfortably in M&S's crew neck cobalt blue top. Sophisticate the look with cream wide leg trouser and sling back pumps.
Be playful poolside this summer by opting for this vibrant lime swimsuit into your suitcase this holiday season.
The ultimate everything jumpsuit goes to Me+Em in this canary yellow number. From work to wedding, this all in one will see you suitably and stylishly through summer.
A cut above the rest, master the colour blocking trend with the sky blue set from Jigsaw.
If you haven't already, now is the time to invest in a red dress for the warmer months. This versatile red wonder can be paired with Birkenstocks or heels to stand out at any occasion. A colour block staple.
Charles and Keith Trichelle Interwoven Leather Slide Sandals
When life gives you lemons, add them to your wardrobe. A first step into the colour blocking trend, these lemon slides are your gateway piece into a world of colour.
Marks and Spencer Pure Cotton Collarless Beach Cover Up Shirt
If you can't inject colour during your summer holiday, when can you? Marks and Spencer offers a breezy cotton cover up in Jelly Bean shades for a masterclass in dopamine dressing. Pick an equally loud contrasting print for maximum punch.
Go bold or go home in the single breasted ruby red blazer from Mint Velvet. The removable corsage adds a dose of drama that can turn a work wear appropriate blazer to a show stopping evening statement piece.
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