/ 23 January 2024

How To Embrace Colour With Sarah Corbett-Winder

From statement suits to popping trainers, Sarah Corbett-Winder knows exactly how to use colour for joyful winter dressing. And she’s ready to help you do the same – here are her eight ways to get colour right this season…

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Since I’ve become a fan of dressing with colour, I’ve had to work out a few simple formulas to avoid any major disasters. Right now, I like going all out in one colour or adding pops of colour to enhance the rest of an outfit. Specifically, I have a very strong relationship/addiction with red at the moment, so you’re about to see lots of it here! The only other thing I’ll say for now is, don’t be scared. Colour brings joy – it will literally brighten a day – so make sure you have fun wearing it.

Invest In A Colour Block Coat

This is a great and easy way to add colour to your outfit. Just make sure the rest of your look is pared back and stylishly tonal – let’s not go too wild… yet. A shirt with a statement collar works well to break the outfit up and a matching bag effortlessly pulls the look together.

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Put Something Bright Around Your Neck

A colourful scarf will add instant joy to your day. Roll it up like a sausage, tie a double knot at the front and keep it on display. Scarves are best worn with lots of necklaces. You could also try folding the scarf into a triangle and tying it at the back of your neck in more of a bandana style. It might also make a great detail tied around your bag.

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Dress In One Shade

Wear one colour head to toe – and make sure your underwear matches too! Trust me you’ll feel powerful and amazing. A suit is a great and simple way to achieve this. This can be worn day or night, or even day to night.

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Let Your Knitwear Pop

Add a pop of colour through your knitwear. This can be as simple as tying a coloured knit over your shoulders. And yes, I really do have a serious love for red, but let’s be honest it’s the perfect colour to make any outfit pop!

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Try Colourful Trainers

There’s seriously no going back after this purchase. These are my go-to, adding instant coolness to any look. Suggested colours are red, obviously, but also cobalt blue, bottle green and mustard.

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Add A Bright Rollneck

Solid colour or stripes, a bright rollneck is best worn with a shirt on top, buttoned up three quarters of the way. Not only will this add colour and warmth, it’s also very on trend.

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Experiment With Accessories

The key here is to keep your outfit quite simple and neutral, and let the colour make it pop. Matching two colourful accessories works best – and why not go crazy with a red lip too? This works with lots of colours but, after lots of experimenting, red does the best job. Though mustard is also very good at this game.

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Make A Statement With Your Socks

This works best when you can see the socks and they aren’t hidden under your trousers, although that can still be a nice surprise when you cross your legs. Go wild, but just make sure your socks talk to your outfit tonally or they are in a colour that makes it pop. So, be tonal or be bold!