The Edit: Colorful Pieces to Mix Up Your All Black Err’thang Look
Hold onto your hats — bold and bright color is coming up ahead. When frigid temps settle in, it’s easy to adopt an all-black-everything approach to your cold weather style. It’s not only easy (translation: less time spent shivering in front of your wardrobe), but it captures the mood of the moment. While black and neutrals are totally timeless and chic, they won’t do much to combat those wintertime blues. Bright color, on the other hand, is a bona fide sartorial savior, bringing the good vibes wherever it goes. This week’s edition of The Edit is helping make the transition over to the bright side a little bit easier with 17 wow-worthy picks that will put your neutral duds to shame.
Nasty Gal Blinded by Rainbows Striped Sweater
there with a green leather mini skirt and OTK boots, or dress down the drama factor with classic black jeans and lace-up flats.
2. J.Crew Embroidered Crystal Earrings ($78): Jewelry offers an impactful-yet-understated way to work a touch of color into any ensemble. Team these bright orange sparklers with a smart suit and down-to-business pumps for an on-duty #OOTD that transitions from day to night in flawless fashion.
3. Topshop Fluro Wool Coat ($190): Flying under the radar is impossible with this fluoro number on your side, but trust us — it’ll get you noticed for all the right reasons. In a sea of dreary black duds, you’ll shine bright during your morning commute. Let your outerwear do all the talking by teaming it with pastels or neutral hues.
4. Eva Franco Idna Maxi Skirt ($168): Full-on color can be intimidating. Ease into the idea of bold-and-bright dressing by teaming punchy prints with solid separates to strike just the right balance of sophistication and edge. Select your accessories based on the colors highlighted in the pattern to take your look to the next level.
5. BDG Slater Linen Overall ($99): Okay, sure, it’s a lot of look, but just imagine all those style points you’ll be racking up when you effortlessly pull it off. For off-duty chillin’, layer these lemon yellow overalls on over a zip-front sweater and pointed-toe ankle boots FTW. Toss in a pair of sleek drop earrings, an oversized coat and structured bag to seal your status as a burgeoning street style star.
6. Zara Satin High Heel Shoes With Straps ($70): Retire those metallic pumps and let these blue satin scene-stealers shine for a hot minute. Whether you team them with a cozy knit midi dress or tailored black trousers for the office, the result will be downright DDG.
7. Nasty Gal Hot Legs Velvet Jumpsuit ($108): Girls’ night out is about to get REAL. Copper-colored velvet, a plunge neckline and saucy culotte silhouette all point to this stunner being the jumpsuit of your dreams. Tap into your inner diva by teaming it with modern hoops, platform ankle-strap kicks (of the block-heeled variety) and a scene-stealing clutch.
8. Topshop Multi Pom Beanie ($26): Winter woes can’t touch this colortastic topper. The multicolor pom is straight-up goals, while the turquoise knit will keep your noggin nice and toasty when the wind is howling and the mercury dropping. Team it with a trusty black car coat or metallic puffer for maximum impact.
9. Zara Crossbody Bag With Fastening Detail ($40): We’re always in the market for a fab new bag, and this structured top-handle stunner is currently taking up residence on our must-have list. We’re not sure what we love more — the look-at-me shade of red, the playful pineapple buckle or guitar strap-inspired crossbody detail that exudes straight-from-the-runway appeal.
10. H&M Oversized Bomber Jacket ($50): If puffer jackets and oversized wool coats are a little *much* for your climate, then this emerald green beauty is the outer layer you need in your corner this season. Perfect for trips to the farmers’ market or perusing your fave Saturday morning flea, it’s downright dreamy styled alongside an oversized scarf, skinny jeans and fresh sneaks.
11. ASOS Sylvir Multi Buckle Heels ($61): Sure, these shimmery Mary Janes have partay written all over them, but why wait for a special occasion to bust ’em out? Pop ’em on with joggers and an oversized sweater for an afternoon of errand running. Statement coat and bright earmuffs are non-negotiable.
12. Topshop Tipped Frill Crop Top ($50): Embrace a pop of color with this ruffle-trimmed shirt that makes a chic statement. By day, tuck it into a printed pencil skirt for the office — statement earrings included — then sass things up by night by slipping it over a slip dress and stiletto boots.
13. Urban Outfitters Brianna Mini Backpack ($54): Your weekend workout routine does require the same amount of swag as your daily grind, which makes this compact backpack ideal for an off-duty sweat sesh. Load it up with your water bottle and post-workout beauty essentials, then go get your fitness on, girl.
14. Zara Leather Effect Leggings ($30): Black leather pants might have achieved iconic status, but these red hot leggings take the whole bad-ass thing to brand new heights. Our favorite way to wear them? Color-block style with a bright pink or fuchsia knit. Your crew won’t know what hit ’em.
15. Urban Outfitters Faux Fur Pool Slide ($15): This fun — and totally unexpected — trend has resurrected itself for 2017, which is good news if you were dying to test drive the furry look. Send those hygge vibes into overdrive by pairing them with cashmere joggers and a cozy robe.
16. Rebecca Minkoff Sofia Biker Clutch ($175): Sorry, ladies. It’s time to part ways with that blasé black clutch (but not indefinitely) and breathe new life into your after-hours style with this perfectly purple option. Accented with polished studs, it embodies a biker-chic aesthetic that gives off just the right amount of don’t-mess edge — a GNO essential.
Topshop Quilted Puffer Jacket
think about letting winter pass you by without adding a stylish puffer to your ranks. The vibrant hue is guaranteed to shake up a snoozy tee and jeans routine while keeping you warm and toasty no matter what the day brings.