Bright, bold and breezy: the summer months give us a renewed sense of sartorial confidence – along with a craving for colour. Seasonal colour blocking, with sunshine yellow, cool aqua or a burst of emerald green, is guaranteed to refresh your summer wardrobe.
Effortless style
To help you achieve sensational colour statements, Boden is introducing its first High Summer collection. This new, extra range, launched after the spring and summer collections, offers whole outfits and key pieces that are on trend the moment you buy them. Trousers, shirts, dresses and tops can either be worn casually, for effortless, everyday style, or dressed up with your highest heels and sparkliest accessories for sizzling summer nights out.
Bang on trend
Choose from fresh, seasonal pieces that can easily be mixed and matched with all your favourite clothes. Straight-leg jeans provide a fab – and flattering – alternative to skinnies. The fine cashmere jumper, in a choice of poppy colours, is a throw-on piece light enough to wear on a sunny day, while a casual lightweight shirt is perfect for layering and comes in a choice of fun, summer colours that make any outfit pop. Choose from these – and many more – gorgeous pieces from Boden's High Summer collection, and give your summer styling some zing.
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Consider detail
To achieve perfect colour blocking, think about the details as well as your clothes – plain pumps or trainers could really dumb down an otherwise stunning outfit. A pair of colour pop shoes that contrast with your outfit look funky, fresh and exciting, while bright accessories complete the look. Plus, use them to add interest to other summer outfits, such as floaty dresses and midi skirts.
Lightweight V-neck in grey marl £19; zip ankle skimmer in guava £49; Kensington courts in seaspray £110.
Update classics
If in doubt, choose a plain white piece, such as a simple T-shirt, and layer your blocks of colour on top. A crisp white shirt worn with bright aqua trousers is blocking at its best.
Authentic casual shirt in white £39; skinny belt in seaspray £25; straight leg jeans in seaspray £49; penny loafers in bright orange £99.
Be bold
Don't be afraid to clash strong colours, such as coral or emerald with pastel shades like lemon or baby pink. The bolder the contrast, the more eye-catching and effective the look.
Stitch detail top in spearmint £39; bistro crop trouser in pineapple £59; leather folded clutch in driftwood £59.
All photographs: Boden
