flilac flowers. The songwriting quotation is back in vogue in springthe lavender season. And if nature finally blossoms, the look follows closely: the lilac, the pastel color of the season. A delicate but decisive shade, essentially elegant but difficult to mix.
What colors go well with lilac? And how to combine the nuance of the moment without risking style falls?
Where have we seen it
The Spring-Summer 2023 fashion shows provide the best and easiest to copy inspiration in terms of combinations. First of all, suggesting the key piece from which to start: a lilac top, rather than a pair of trousers or a jacket, definitely more versatile. Just like the one spotted on the runway at Remain, the contemporary clothing brand created by the ultra-fashionable duo Birger Christensen. The Copenhagen brand is always on point when it comes to must-haves and color trends. And indeed it provides the perfect idea to copy: a lilac shirt asymmetrical, with a one-shoulder cut, perfect to be combined in spring or in a daytime look that gives ceremony.
The lilac look of Remain SS23 (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
The fine ribbed knit is trendy, as is the medium-snug fit. And already in the silhouette it is inherent the first trick to match lilac without mistakes: showing a few centimeters of flesh; tanned, of course.
The Spring 2023 colors that go well with lilac
How to do for those who have not been endowed with a dark complexion? Beyond the lamp, the trick to not making any missteps is to know the colors that go well with lilac this season. Forget the eccentric lilac outfits of the eighties, even if they are back in fashion: universally, lavender is considered the plant of distrust, so better to be careful. The starting point for the look spotted on the catwalk is minimal and basic, but absolutely in line with the trends of the moment. The basic rule of matching lilac: focus on a single lavender-colored garment, and mix it with the neutral tones of the wardrobe. Beige, white, cream And mud these are the nuances that best enhance it, precisely because they avoid sharp contrast and harmonize its natural delicacy.
Simplifying, the look to focus on is composed of a lilac shirt (t-shirt, top, tank top) and beige or hazelnut straight and tailored trousers, easier to match than white trousers; white is to be reserved for shoes. For those who have little mastery of the use of color in the look, it is also better to avoid combinations with other pastel tones. For those who feel braver than usual this season and want to try their hand, the cold tones of the are the best mint he was born in heavenly – to be simplified with a look in lilac and light gray or denim. In this case, darker shades like wisteria or purple work perfectly. And the look flourishes, with little: just add a golden touch for jewelsalways valid.
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