This bright cheery pink is predicted to be the most poular color of the year. Not quite as bright as typical hot pink, honeysuckle is slightly more muted, but is still bright enough to use as a pop of color in an otherwise dull outfit. Variations range from the paler Valentino ruffle gown to the more intense hue of the Nina Ricci cocktail dress shown above.
If you're not ready to wear head-to-toe honeysuckle, try a single piece with a shirt or cardigan, like the pretty bow cardigan above.
Another option would be a honeysuckle skirt. The one shown here features another bow and gold button detailing, giving it a nautical feel. Because it is such a standout piece, it should be worn with relatively basic pieces of neutral colors, such as black or grey. If you do choose to add a patterned top, make sure it is delicate and minimal. Thin stripes of neutral colors would go well with the nautical theme without overwhelming the outfit. Another idea would be to wear a small floral print with some matching pink in the pattern. The shoes and jacket should be toned down with black, grey, or nude so the skirt would be the focal point of the outfit.
Lastly, bold honeysuckle accessories can be great finishing touches on any outfit. The chunky textured, chain bracelet and watch here are some examples.
Hair accessories are another way to incorporate this color into your outfit. Feminine headbands, bows, and hairclips would look great in most hair colors, but would probably be too closely colored to red hair to stand out.
As you can see from the pictures above, most designers have chosen to fully play off the girliness of this year's 'it' color by adding ruffles and bows and using feminine fabrics such as silk, satin, and chiffon. To contrast with this effeminate color, try adding tougher pieces like leather, lace up boots, ripped jeans, and meanswear inspired blazers.
Enjoy this lively color as it brightens up your day (and your wardrobe) through winter and into summer!
April Lily
Honeysuckle huh? Haha its a great color. I like it, nice and bright. I like your advice about how because this is somewhat more of a effeminate color, it would be better by contrasting it with tougher pieces of clothing.
ReplyDeleteWell, this sure brightened my day! Haha can't wait til your next post!