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

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

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