Bright Idea: 11 ways to bring colour into your wardrobe in 2023

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Bright Idea: 11 ways to bring colour into your wardrobe in 2023

Suit your mood with these 11 future perfect finds.

Spoiler alert: the colour palette for spring summer 2023 is rumoured to be a real crowd pleaser. 

Repackaged for a new year and a new age, the Pantone gods have delivered both saturated and soft tones that whet our appetite for innovation and introversion, technology and tradition. Choose a side of the spectrum or modify your aesthetic with unusual colour pairings. The choice is yours. Looking for a bright idea? Suit your mood with these 11 future perfect finds.

Towelling bucket hat, €65; midi dress, €195; tote bag, €115; sandals, €219, Whistles 
Towelling bucket hat, €65; midi dress, €195; tote bag, €115; sandals, €219, Whistles 

1. Towelling bucket hat, €65; midi dress, €195; tote bag, €115; sandals, €219, Whistles 

Heidi Higgins 'Mimi' Shift Dress, Arnotts, €275
Heidi Higgins 'Mimi' Shift Dress, Arnotts, €275

2. Heidi Higgins 'Mimi' shift dress, Arnotts, €275 

Olivia Rubin 'Dee' Colourblock Cardigan, Arnotts, €285
Olivia Rubin 'Dee' Colourblock Cardigan, Arnotts, €285

3. Olivia Rubin ‘Dee’ colour-block cardigan, Arnotts, €285 

 A look from Molly Goddard’s springsummer 2023 runway show Picture: Ben Broomfield @photobenphoto 
A look from Molly Goddard’s springsummer 2023 runway show Picture: Ben Broomfield @photobenphoto 

4. A look from Molly Goddard’s spring/summer 2023 runway show

Stretch-Leather Sock Boots, Arket, €229
Stretch-Leather Sock Boots, Arket, €229

5. Stretch-leather sock boots, Arket, €229

Heeled tie sandals, Whistles, €239
Heeled tie sandals, Whistles, €239

6. Heeled tie sandals, Whistles, €239 

A look from Stella McCartney’s springsummer 2023 runway show
A look from Stella McCartney’s springsummer 2023 runway show

7. A look from Stella McCartney’s spring/summer 2023 runway show 

Velvet maxi dress, Ganni, €425
Velvet maxi dress, Ganni, €425

8. Velvet maxi dress, Ganni, €425 

Joann Van Den Herik x Vero Moda dress, Vero Moda, €59.99
Joann Van Den Herik x Vero Moda dress, Vero Moda, €59.99

9. Joann Van Den Herik x Vero Moda dress, Vero Moda, €59.99 

Crossbody bag, Arket, €129
Crossbody bag, Arket, €129

10. Crossbody bag, Arket, €129 

Acne Studios rectangle-frame acetate sunglasses, The Outnet, was €267; now €89
Acne Studios rectangle-frame acetate sunglasses, The Outnet, was €267; now €89

11. Acne Studios rectangle-frame acetate sunglasses, The Outnet, was €267; now €89 

STYLE NOTES 

LOVE BIRD: A zesty lime green that is exotic and full of character.

TRANQUIL BLUE: A still mid-tone blue that alludes to emotional balance.

CLASSIC GREEN: A nourishing green imbued with health giving qualities.

DIGITAL LAVENDER: A gender-inclusive hue that calms and soothes the mind.

PINK COSMOS: A medium-light shade of garden pink promoting beauty and harmony.

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