How to Wear Bold Color! Spring 2022 Color Trends *How to Colorblock and wear Monochrome Outfits

[@juliedesjardins3548]

Extraordinary the way you apply yourself to putting images of women of different shapes. Very refreshing!

[@nancydunks9095]

Now, with monochromatic outfits, you have me! At 5'2" (well, almost), the one-color looks keeps me from being cut in half visually. Love it.

[@dorothyway9762]

You are great. I am 80 short and over weight but I still love fashion. You inspire me. Thanks!!!

[@jujugoketo3711]

Love color - love these suggestions! New to me, is the concept of using half the color wheel guide. I have tried the complementary colors, and have felt the same as you, that I was too “college team”. Thank you!

[@ANNAREID29]

Glad this was helpfull! ❤️❤️

[@ericawolak2238]

I love that you show different body types in your examples. I'm currently in between a plus and standard size (14,L, XL 5'3" 46,36,48) and I can see something on someone plus size and think I won't look good in that and look at someone in a standard size and think I won't look good in that. So seeing it both ways makes me think maybe it would look good on me.

[@ANNAREID29]

Yes it totally would! You just gotta find colors that speak to you. I honestly think colors look great on all bodies ❤️

[@llkoolbean4935]

Genius way to look at the color wheel! You just inspired me to do a few outfits in monochrome!! Thanks Anna!!

[@ANNAREID29]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@78ElsaD]

For a person whose closet is a mix of black, charcoal and denim, this video is everything I need to be able to try colors that I would never wear! Thank you.

[@ANNAREID29]

Yes! 🙌🙌😎

[@msan4278]

Amazing! Thank you! You have encouraged me to dip my toe into “color”. Your enthusiasm is great and really inspiring! Have an amazing Sunday!

[@ANNAREID29]

So glad you felt inspired! Happy color dipping! ❤️❤️

[@deniz_koz]

The shade thing, never heard and thought of it before. It rang a bell. Thanks a lot

[@ANNAREID29]

Glad that resonated with you! ❤️

[@busybee3956]

I love - love colors!! But I also love- love pastels and neutrals!! Your suggestion of pairing them is an excellent advice! I enjoy your enthusiasm and your helpful tips on making us look fabulous!! :)

[@mizzle8]

Thank you so much for saying you don’t want people to feel like they are limited to their colors or seasons! I discovered seasons on KZbin a couple years ago and went through a crazy phase trying to pare my closet down based on color. I almost gave away some pieces that I really love in the process just because they didn’t quite fit in my season. And I never even really figured out what my season was lol. Now that I’ve moved past my crazy color season phase, although I do still stick to some general color rules, I think I’m much happier for it.

[@Sophie-fr7rx]

This is my favourite trend ever. I think last time it was trending heavily in 2011. I have so many pieces from back then, always hoping bold colours will come back. I am really excited for spring 🤗

[@ANNAREID29]

My favorite too! ❤️❤️

[@AjniraBloom]

Dear Anna, I don't know how I started watching your videos but I'm glad I did. There is always a tip or a bit of advice that is very helpful. You got me!

[@annaugcit]

I have loved the suggestion where you pair differenti shades of colors and the last one to pair colorful items with basic ones ♥️♥️

[@deniseoates7147]

Yes color is my mood buster. We are still not stable with having warm temp constantly yet, so this really is important because it can become depressing that even tho it Spring you still have to bundle up. Never understood the color wheel but at a point it seem there really no strict guidelines any more. I remember, we use to ask each other if our garment of the same color was close enough match for us to get away with wearing them together and now it called monochrome. lol Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@ANNAREID29]

Oh gosh... I remember the "matchy matchy" vibe we all strived for too! Glad we are more liberal with color now for sure 🤣❤️

[@earthgoddess2468]

Beautiful orchid flowers in your background.

[@ANNAREID29]

Thank you! I've somehow managed to keep these guys alive for over a year 🤣❤️

[@hotdot10]

Awesome! One of my favourite tips that I use is definately pairing neutrals with bold/bright/neons to make them more wearable & toned down. Also even though I'm cool toned, I still like warm colours so tend to have these pieces away from my face so I dont look so washed out (trousers, skirts, shorts, accessories) 👌

[@pamk1967]

It's the off the shoulder pink top of it all for Anna!!! Slay girl🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾 Bright colors and lots of light weight cotton or linens do it for me in our TX heat of summer! Spring is a great time for all of the bright colors Absolutely 💯 %!!! Great Fashion advise and vlog Anna❣✌🏾🌞

[@ANNAREID29]

Glad you liked it, Pam! You and me, colors are our friends! 😃❤️💜

[@ccshomebeauty3042]

Dopamine!! Color definitely makes me feel good. Instantly lifts my spirit & sometimes those around me

[@ANNAREID29]

Yes! 🙌❤️

[@patkern185]

I so appreciate how you encourage us to think outside the box to freshen our look and enjoy getting dressed. You pointed out a few things that made me realize my prejudices about color. I don't wear blue and gold together because they were my HS colors; love houndstooth check but never wear it because that was the pattern of my grade school uniform 😄. I dislike color blocking but love monochrome and I love your "shade" suggestion. Thank you for another winner, Anna! XXOO ❤️

[@ANNAREID29]

So glad you liked it, Pat! And me too... I can't wear anything that resembles team colors (my HS was purple and gold lol) even if it's a great combo! ❤️

[@magpie1206]

I normally a more passive when it comes to colorful clothing.. but I do like to pair Bright purse to give the outfits some life

[@annan.3283]

I love hearing all your pre-mom stories!

[@ANNAREID29]

LOL glad someone liked it 🤣

[@lindacaffalette8927]

💟 Hi Anna, you really nailed this video down my dear! Precise & easy format which included those key pieces of info to motivate any beginner or anyone to just go out & experiment with styling bold colors & most importantly HAVING FUN with FASHION!!! Thanks so much.... 💟💜💟

[@leahmorales4974]

So true about the football/sports teams thing!! I knew there was a reason i was avoiding those lol

[@ANNAREID29]

Ha! Yes I can't not think about it lol

[@leahmorales4974]

@@ANNAREID29 just realized I tend to avoid orange and black together 🎃 and green and red 🎄too!

[@foodiefashionista1]

I really like the idea of cutting the colour wheel in half - genius! I saw an art installation where the artist had painted a hundred boxes of different colours blended together. Some of the boxes were bold, or pastel, or a mix of both. I took pictures of it and use it as reference when I can't be ar*sed to rack my brain about outfit colour combos.💆🏽😅

[@ANNAREID29]

That's amazing! What a great idea ❤️

[@karinlester3066]

Going to mark this one to refer back to! Thank you!

[@rachelfranks4450]

One of your best videos! Very helpful and well done💜

[@rezelmendoza7409]

You can also look at the color of your veins on your wrist more blue, cool toned, more green, warm toned both blue and green neutral.

[@barbaraarnold3195]

I like how you changed your flowers to bold colored orchids!!😃. Very appropriate for the video topic! Fun video. I’m definitely a “black is my go-to color” girl, but I love to mix it with yellows and blues. I think an all- yellow outfit may be too bold of a move for me, but I’ll try the blue!

[@ANNAREID29]

Yes, Barbara, do it! 😃❤️

[@christinevillanueva54]

Have a blouse same color you're wearing, fuschia, ugh, never wore but now rethinking. I can wear with white, brown or even like plant behind you, green if im bold enough. Neural accessories, shoes, etc. Thanks Anna!!

[@ingeboneschansker6525]

i love all the colors and stylr them alll together . i'm stop wearing black and buy colors colors and colors .makes me so happy and yough xo thanks for sharing

[@ANNAREID29]

Mix in the black with some colors! Love this happy color hunting! 😃❤️

[@tdsollog]

You could easily have a series on great color combinations. 😎 I’m a civilian who works in a medical group, so I’m fortunate enough to be able to not have to wear a uniform. I try to keep colors in my wardrobe that flatter my skin tone and look somewhat professional. So, I have lots of interchangeable pieces (like Garanimals for adults). Every new piece I get “needs” to work with at least 3 other things in my closet. I’m on a budget and always looking for new, interesting combinations. Love from the spooky Pine Barrens in NJ

[@ANNAREID29]

Love this, Tiffany! I also love interchangeable pieces 😃❤️

[@tdsollog]

@@ANNAREID29 Yay!!!! I don’t have the space for “one hot wonders” in my closet.

[@laurennguyen1008]

Color is a lot of fun. I bought a couple yellow purses because I don't look good in yellow but I like it.

[@ANNAREID29]

That's such a good idea ❤️ I love yellow too, btw!

[@HannahIm]

Your top in this video is gorgeous and I always love the photos you choose. The clothes are beautiful, and there's a variety of different people which expands my imagination.

[@ANNAREID29]

Glad you liked it! ❤️

[@yannylane]

This was super helpful! Thanks ✨

[@imanelginbehi5502]

I love the color too! I feel lucky that I can pull colorful looks easily. I.love the outfits you put together. I will try to recreate them ;-)

[@ANNAREID29]

Love this! Have fun! ❤️❤️

[@ediniznorde5539]

Interesting. That’s how I always dress. I love color ;always have

[@ANNAREID29]

Love this! ❤️❤️

[@LorraineinPNW]

I bought a color wheel two weeks ago to help me with color matching. I had found the same thing and didn't like how they went together. So, I'm going to try using half of the color wheel now. Thanks for the tip!

[@leighschnabel-jones7370]

Hiya, I’m a fashion gal too (in my 60s tho) and live in north Florida too girl!! But I often feel like I am the ONLY one in this stupid university town who is…Dillards always has these FABULOUS shoes but I wanna know WHO the hell is buying them? I don’t see ANYONE except me wearing awesomely cool footwear…just yours truly. Although I get compliments every time I leave my abode, which yes, is lovely, it’s kinda lonely being the ONLY fashionista within a 2-3 hours drive (maybe even further). I’ve got 3 closets (yeah I know) but I am a vintage collector and have been since my early teens, thanks to an incredibly stylish grandmother and an equally stylish mom. But it was my maternal grandmother who taught me everything I know about style, not fashion, but STYLE. But my paternal grandma was not a frumpy dresser by any means, it just wasn’t her “thing” exactly. But I digress. I so enjoy your videos, just wanted to let ya know. It’s rather sad that the women my age on youtube are so incredibly BORING…(OMG) but perhaps one day I will take the youtube plunge myself. I have all the necessary equipment, from camera to lighting, I just haven’t been brave enough. But my frustration level is steadily increasing so who knows? Why must women in their 60s dress so “basic” to be “stylish”? Why can’t we be creative and incorporate our coolest vintage finds (accessories AND clothing pieces) in a fresh and cool YOUTHFUL, FUNKY way? Of course we can…but where are the youtube creators MY age inspiring others OUR age to do this, showing us HOW they do it? The fashion content creators my age are stylist (I guess) but man, no fun at ALL. I don’t dress too young, I don’t dress weird. I would say it’s “fresh”, that it’s “modern” and it’s always always INTERESTING. But there is one fashion rule I do live by, a la Coco Chanel: before I leave the house, I take one thing off…that always pulls everything together. Keep on doing what you’re doing. Love watching your videos. You’re funny and always ALWAYS interesting. And that my dear, is what will grow your channel with an ageless audience!!

[@ANNAREID29]

I love this, Leigh! And yes, you should 100% start a youtube channel! There are so many women, all ages, who feel like they are the only ones who like dressing certain ways and it's refreshing when you find like minded souls. I love that you are a flower in a sea of grass I think that is super special ❤️

[@eugeniabraz5409]

@@ANNAREID29 I too am in my 60s and am bored with KZbinrs my age. I look to people like Anna to give me a fresh take on my classic but current style. I also live in a place where the style is very casual and basic (Canadian prairies), which is fine but not me. I once read that if we dress in an stylish way, it gives “permission” for others who are hesitant to try something new, so I go ahead and do my thing! Best of luck to you if you do go ahead with your KZbin idea. There are those of us our age who don’t want to dress in matching separates and pastels. ❤️🇨🇦

[@ashleydior401]

Thanks a million for your fabulous 👌 video.I do love your energy. In addition to that I would like to thank you to feature all kind of shapes and skin colors . You're absolutely amazing 😍🤩.You deserve more 29 k subscribers

[@skyisthelimit9897]

This gotta be one of the best videos on FKN KZbin! This women needs her own show! I’m a fan!!! Like and subscribe

[@wontonabee3333]

Thank you so much! You’ve given me courage to try color albeit kicking and squirming all the way…..🤣

[@reginabethpm9402]

My personal preference is to mix colors with neutrals. Black pants is a staple in my office attire, so I usually play around with my tops, like red, blue [different shades!], brown, pink, white. What I don’t have are yellows and greens, I don’t think they look great on me. Thanks for this video, love it!

[@RO-wy5lx]

🤸 Thank you Anna for great inspo!!! Really great ❤ video as usual!!! Very helpful!! I don't have many bold colours in my wardrobe mostly neutrals, however, I did pair camel faux leather jeans with aysemetrical orange top and it looks good!! I'm excited to start shopping for bold colours to add to my pieces. Rosie 👩‍🦳 🇨🇦

[@chrisstaats8406]

BTW. You continue to be the queen.

[@ANNAREID29]

Thank you so much! 😍😍😍

[@MaryAnn-hp5nq]

I loveee all your videos! You have a good vibes!❤

[@ANNAREID29]

Thank you so much, Mary Ann! ❤️

[@midlifemom5829]

Love starting my Sundays with coffee and Anna! If I had the statuesque figure as u I would wear all colors. I feel like my 5’3” body is chopped or swallowed by bold colors. However, I do find a neutral tan/camel/khaki combo with bold color top works for short me.

[@ANNAREID29]

Love that! I love that you know what works for you ❤️❤️❤️ And I'm so glad I'm apart of your Sunday coffee ritual! ❤️

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

I’m in a “size shadow”. Meaning very few manufacturers make petite 18. So really, very few trends and styles in general are available to me. I really am not fond of sewing either. I did make a cute dress at one point. Being 5’2” and xl means not wearing maxi’s without hemming or minis. Midis were SO helpful.

[@giedrebey5444]

I like monochromatic color and color with neutrals, but for me no mixing bold colors, unless in accessories , Its too loud for my style 😳🤪 Have a blessed day 🙏🧡

[@ANNAREID29]

Love color with neutrals! ❤️

[@jenn8179]

I love the pictures you show! I've tried monochrome looks before but I always feel iffy about them. I think you made a good point...maybe I'm putting a pastel with something too bright? Something to keep in mind. Thank yooooou!

[@ANNAREID29]

Glad you got some inspo, Jennifer! Yes keep playing around with it! ❤️

[@MereMarc]

Love, Love, LOVE🥰🥰🥰 Absolutely inspired!!! Thank you💝💝 #DopamineDressing❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@analys1422]

I can’t believe I missed this video. Love monochrome, just kinda dabbing into a bit of color, blush pink , hot pink, powder blue, these are in my closet , but have yet to wear them ! 😳 Bold accessories I could definitely get on board with. I have silver and grey hair, I find taupes and browns don’t look good, hum maybe a bright lip May change that ???? I’m a neutral tone as well. My closet is full of black white grey and cream 😩

[@jackieb.7368]

Thanks. So difficult for me to know if I’m neutral, warm or cool. Not easy. Good info here.

[@phyllissmith9643]

Great suggestion color wheel in half and google that!

[@ANNAREID29]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dewainalexander6615]

I love red orange and aqua so I'm down with bright colors. I hardly have any black or brown clothes.

[@ANNAREID29]

Love red and aqua too! Such a happy combo! ❤️

[@Lovejoyful606]

Nice

[@antoniaz]

I might try a few tops. But I went through bold colours in the 80s and I'm done, especially with the one I now call "Menopause Blue," that cobalt colour. I even got married (second time) in that colour. Gah! That said, i appreciate your combos. But, as a petite-y, all that colour blocking would make me look "Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work we go..." Still, your video is inspiring.

[@ANNAREID29]

omg your comment has me rolling 🤣🤣🤣 Why do I feel like you have some good stories 😃

[@antoniaz]

@@ANNAREID29 I'm a 71 year old former newspaper columnist and TV journalist/anchor. I have stories for days. Years. Decades. Love your videos. Wih I had your legs.

[@TravelinArtBook]

Different colors of the same shade means different colors of the same values?

[@lisaj2840]

Hi Anna, just subscribed to your channel. Where did you get your orange button-up shirt?

[@ANNAREID29]

Yay thank you! ❤️ It's from the Frankie Shop! It's a splurge but the best button down I've ever bought! bit.ly/3DCSSSK

[@juliaskiles6661]

I always love all the photos that you use for illustration 😊 Also, I struggle with skin tone, more specifically defining mine, as I don't understand the whole undertone thing. I don't see any of those colors when I look at mine (or anyone's really) skin. Like, blue, red....huh??

[@ANNAREID29]

Very likely you are neutral! Try the makeup foundation route... go to a beauty counter and ask them for help ❤️ It

[@chrisstaats8406]

Check out dopamine dressing. The Style Insider showed this on her channel. It fits what you say. And it fits what makes me feel good. Research on why bold colors make us feel good. Great video. I agree about the football team colors. I like the half of the color wheel idea. They do look more pleasing to me. Also, I follow my colors. There is a bold blue, a bold green, a bold pink, etc for everyone. Some look better on you than others. But you are right, if they make you feel good go for it.

[@ANNAREID29]

Love it! Yes color dressing is a real thing! Love your comments and I will check that video out ❤️

[@kathylong2513]

How about avoiding red and white if they are high school colors? That’s me! I love the colors, but I do notice I avoid them!

[@ANNAREID29]

Yes! Avoiding anything to do with High School makes perfect sense to me 🤣

[@eveliang3973]

this year is not for me. only five color in my closet. black, white, Grey, brown and beige. 😅😅😅

[@LittleE461]

I have always worn a lot of bold color and people have always complimented my colorful outfits. It seems that neutrals, earth tones and pastels did NOT flatter my skin tone or hair at all. You just have to try some different colors and shades and see what looks great on you. You'll know it when you see it on! I also like that any color is in fashion if it looks good on you. It was not always that way.

[@ANNAREID29]

I completely agree!❤️❤️❤️

[@jadaharris5190]

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[@Billybloop]

Please be warned that wasps love yellow. It's summer soon and I don't know about everyone else but I don't want wasps to follow me.

[@n.b.3521]

I am kicking myself that I donated away my electric blue silk shirt a few years back. 😢