When we hear the word “bold,” what do we think it means? What are some words with a similar meaning? I like the synonyms striking, vivid and audacious.
Now is the perfect time to be bold in your style statement. You can’t go wrong with the bold hues that have appeared lately on the runways of Paris, New York and Milan. There are no limits to the bright, attention-grabbing hues from which to choose. As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re looking forward to brighter days, and it shows in our color choices; even neon shades are having their moment.
Beyond color, being bold in fashion also can also mean being a risk-taker — being a little dangerous and daring in your style. Do you take risks in your personal style? Are neutrals and black the only shades living in your closet? If so, you can take baby steps toward stepping out of your comfort zone and making a bold statement.
HERE ARE A FEW BOLD COLORS TO TRY:
- Red is an arresting and powerful color. Walk into any room wearing red, and you are sure to turn heads.
- Bright blue looks great on most skin tones.
- Orange may be challenging, but try a small dose as an accent.
- Yellow represents joy and happiness and projects youthfulness.
You can test drive these shades one at a time, but remember to add a big dose of confidence to pull off your look; it’s the most important thing you wear.
BRENDA’S TOP 5 TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER:
- Cutouts – You can show a little skin tastefully with cutouts. Designer Stella McCartney, among others, showed asymmetric cutouts and shapes on the runway for spring and summer.
- Bra tops and bralettes under an oversized blazer
- Fringe is one of my favorite trends of the season.
- Florals, especially floral dresses with cutouts
- Lime green, as in neon green — I love this trend and can’t wait to find the perfect neon green outfit!
Brenda Blount, director of development for the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, has a background that includes stints as a retail and fashion merchandising executive, image consultant, stylist, pageant coach and model. Reach her at development@georgeohr.org.