Spring is all about playing with color, but sometimes, just one shade is enough for an eye-catching outfit. Before diving headfirst into this hue-on-hue trend, check out a few rules of thumb.

Layer, Layer, Layer
With this trend, more is more. Go ahead and wear that poppy-hued sweater over a red blouse and cashmere cable-knit sweater. And while you’re at it, throw on a pashmina, too.

Get Textural
All materials are fair game. Since the depth of color is in disparity, the texture is what pleases the eye. Your leather It bag will soon become best friends with your cotton shirt, corduroy skirt, and silk anythings.

Play with Prints
Have fun with this one. Pair stripes (nautical or textured) with solids or go mix animal patterns with florals – just make sure the base color remains the same.

By Jillian Hudon, Staff Writer

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