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Spring has sprung, flowers are in bloom, and your wardrobe is just begging for a refresh. Our recommendation? Hit your closet with some orange, a bright hue that lends itself to surprisingly easy-to-wear color combinations and outfit ideas. Who knew Mother Nature doubled as a style expert?
Below, learn how to wear orange this spring:
Find the Orange That’s Right for You
This hue can pack a punch or make a softer statement, depending how you wear it. We love orange paired with pastel shades, mixed into prints and patterns, and all on its own with your everyday work and weekend basics. Read on to get the details about how to make this shade work, no matter where you’re headed.
How to wear Orange
Yes, you can wear the traditionally bright, citrusy shade that reminds you of its namesake fruit. But don’t be afraid to explore the color spectrum, from rust to a hi-vis hue.
What to wear with OrangeHow about a blood orange polo with navy chinos? Or a printed oxford that features the shade alongside a bright bluebird-blue hue? And of course, you can’t go wrong pairing orange with neutrals, like a cool khaki shacket or twill button-up in army green.
When to wear Orange
Consider wearing orange in small doses to work – from a printed pocket square to a rugby striped tie. On your own time, don’t be afraid to go bold, making orange the key color in your top or spring bottoms.
// How to Wear Orange at the Office //
orange shirt: Uniqlo, $30 | pants: Uniqlo, $30 | jacket: Uniqlo, $40
socks: Uniqlo, $3 | belt: Uniqlo, $30 | bag: Uniqlo, $20
SG Says: Feeling shy? Pops of orange in your accessories is just enough to elevate your workplace game. Want to go a little farther? Try a button-down in a muted orange hue.
>> See how to wear more colors, like lavender, army green, and yellow
// How to Wear Orange on the Weekend //
graphic tee: Uniqlo, $15 | shorts: Uniqlo, $30 | denim jacket: Uniqlo, $40 | sunglasses: Uniqlo, $15
SG Says: Dare to have a little fun with orange in your off-duty wardrobe. Paired with a turquoise blue, these citrus-y hues really stand out.
TELL ME:
WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO HUE FOR SPIKING AN OUTFIT WITH COLOR?
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Orange is my favourite colour but due to my complexion it needs to be an accent. I’ll wear it for a tie, pocket square or maybe a pair of shorts. I think blue and orange is one of the best combinations out there so I would totally wear the first look.
My go to warm weather colour is sea blues but I want to branch out into greens this year.
Then you will love what we have coming up early next month… 😉
Gotta agree with TodC on this one: orange for me is best left as either (a) an accent or (b) something I eat. That being said, I’d be quite okay with some color-blocking acting by way of either a raglan or ringer tee wherein a more suitable color (e.g. navy) is nearer my face than the orange portion. That Fjallraven tee, though… reminds of those sk8er boi days.
As for my go-to hues for warmer weather: I replace black with navy/gray when possible, reds are on play, and there’s this plaid sea green/navy number which when worn, that Jamaica-Bermuda song plays on my mind.
mm, now I’m hungry for citrus fruit..
I’ve been going with red and various shades of blue. I could, and probably should, mix in some blood orange. I have fairly dark skin so I can pull off bright colors. I like the office look above. Have not and probably never will do joggers.
Hahah, so yes to orange, no to joggers. Got it 🙂
Ah, orange. It pairs so well with blue. All the cool states’ colleges use this color scheme, Illinois for example.
I often use pale blues when the weather warms but am branching into greens and light greys. I might need some orange as a balance, perhaps in a sneaker.
I bought a Florida baseball hat as a child for that exact reason. Still wear it to this day. Great, great color combo
My old softball team wore blue and orange for years. You can tell it’s a great color scheme when a dozen 20-something guys with careers ranging from a snow plow driver to radio DJ to an actuary can agree on a color pattern…
My old softball team wore blue and orange for years. You can tell it’s a great color scheme when a dozen 20-something guys with careers ranging from a snow plow driver to radio DJ to an actuary can agree on a color pattern…
I bought a Florida baseball hat as a child for that exact reason. Still wear it to this day. Great, great color combo
orange and teal but like I kind of feel one has to be the bold rich colour and the other has to be pastelly to work.
pastelly isn’t a word btw just made that up – dig it
I’m really starting to like burgundy. I’ve got a burgundy Henley, so I’ll start to branch out into orange from there.
I’m really starting to like burgundy. I’ve got a burgundy Henley, so I’ll start to branch out into orange from there.
Salmon is my go to hue.
Oh man L’Occitan, my favorite scent ever. Thanks for sharing this reminding me to wear it more often!
so good! and you’re welcome 😉
Oh man L’Occitan, my favorite scent ever. Thanks for sharing this reminding me to wear it more often!