For fashionistas who are tired of the season’s dull neutral knits, slipping into an eye-catching vibrant ensemble can instantly inject renewed energy into your wardrobe and leave you feeling ready for spring. Although the mild temperatures and sunny skies of the next season may be weeks away, winter’s vivid patterns and swirls of colour just may distract from the chill in the February air. If you’re wondering how to bring this runway trend into your own wardrobe, here are a few easy ways to wear the look now.

Casual Chic

For a laidback Saturday afternoon, bring your casual zip-up jacket to an entirely new level by channelling the aesthetic on the Karen Walker runway. Try trading your usual skinny denim for a long-sleeved, flowing zippered frock adorned with contrasting floral prints and bold stripes. The mixed patterns and the explosion of colourful blooms will help to usher in springtime. To complete your ensemble, style your girlish dress with a simple black turtleneck for a layer of warmth, a black leather mini bag and a pair of brown leather ankle boots.

Work Wear

If you’re ready to incorporate unique patterns into your bland nine to five wardrobe, take your sartorial cues from the Christian Dior catwalk. For a chic ensemble, combine a white, black and orange abstract patterned blouse with a pleated grey skirt and a three-quarter length dark brown coat. To balance out the fierce and colourful top, add a pair of shiny black leather midi boots, silver earrings and a sophisticated brown leather handbag.

Evening

For the after hours, try stepping out in a fitted long skirt in warm shades of yellow, red, pink and orange (as spotted at Tom Ford). To wrap up your elegant sartorial statement, pair your figure-flattering and beautifully coloured skirt with a long-sleeved black velvet peplum blouse. Meanwhile, a pair of black knee-high suede boots combined with shoulder-dusting earrings and a black rope statement necklace can polish off your style.

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