In fashion, just like in any other field, there are rules. They are of course also there to be broken, but if you don't know them or you aren't a "pro" at your craft, I recommend sticking to the rules and, at least at the start, avoiding any mistakes. Today I'll briefly introduce one of the basic and very simple styling rules that will from now on help you put together a nice outfit. It's the rule of three colours. Nothing more, nothing less.
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."
Coco Chanel
...and I would just add that simplicity is also the key to a well-put-together and colour-balanced outfit. If you remember the rule of three colours, combining will be easy and joyful. Two colours are visually too little and 4 already too many. In three colours you are never a grey mouse, but nor are you an over-styled show-off. Of course there are occasions, days or moods when you feel like wearing a colourful dress, but I bet anything that most of the time you need a simple and chic outfit in which you will feel comfortable. If you aren't going for the very popular monochromatic look, i.e. tone on tone (those are the one-colour rules), choose a three-colour one. A styling bet on absolute certainty is, for example, these three-colour combinations:
- white-blue-red
- white – blue – yellow
- black-and-white + any bold colour
My outfit today respects the rule of three colours and, for the sake of clear simplicity, it is the aforementioned safe bet in the white-blue-red version. In summer I love denim and some white top to go with it. That is basically how I spend most days, and to liven things up my wardrobe also contains a few pieces that beautifully brighten up this timeless and simple summer classic. The floral blazer from Reserved has an unusual kimono cut and a belt instead of buttons. With it I chose a matching navy Prada handbag and my favourite red lipstick. The cherry on top in this case is the luxurious jewellery from Frey Wille from the new Van Gogh collection. The striking circle-shaped pendant can be worn on a shorter or a longer chain. Even though this jewellery is highly elegant, I tend to combine it and wear it with casual outfits. So what do you think, did this summer outfit work? And what do you say to the styling rule of three colours?
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The article was created in collaboration with Frey Wille, and I thank Tomáš Figura for the beautiful photos
