Five bright and colourful outfit pairings for summer

Running out of inspiration and summer-perfect outfits? We've grouped five looks from pale pastels to bright metallics to get you through the remaining warm weather days (or nights).

By Tyler Franch

July 29, 2013

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Five bright and colourful outfit pairings for summer

outfit with PJ to and shorts

Five colourful summer looks

Brights

Throw on a denim jacket to cool down a hot pink hue.

Clockwise from top left: earrings, pink dress, Topshop, Denim jacket, H&M

Orange and blue

Navy feels new again when paired with citrus accessories.

Clockwise from top left: Printed PJ top, J. Crew, clutch, Kenzo, silk shorts, Joe

outfit with PJ to and shorts

Pastels

Take a cue from street style stars and pair pastels with cool kicks.

Clockwise from top left: Denim shirt, Joe, pencil skirt, Topshop, runners, New Balance

Graphic

Update classic black and white in graphic patterns.

Clockwise from top left: Top, Michael Michael Kors, pencil skirt, Joe, sandals, Zara

Metallic

Take a sporty look to the next level with ultra-shiny treatments and metallic extras.

Clockwise from top left: Green metallic dress, J. Crew, bag, BCBG, Metallic brogues, J. Crew