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46 Stylish Outfits That Dare You to Ditch the Color Black

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46 Stylish Outfits That Dare You to Ditch the Color Black

July 15, 2016 by Sarah Wasilak

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Give up black? You heard right. We're challenging you to shun the biggest portion of your closet and aim for color. As challenging as that may sound — your go-to flats and favorite crossbody bag probably come in the easy-to-style shade — wearing an outfit that consists of vibrant hues is unexpectedly freeing.

Whether giving up black forces you to finally slip into those neon shoes you invested in or introduces you to all things denim, let the easy styling hacks and eye-catching outfit inspiration take hold here.

— Additional reporting by Victoria Messina

Pair a Flowy Army-Green Dress With Simple Ankle-Strap Heels

Let the Stripes on Your Tank Top Direct You to the Right Accessories

Coordinate Your Colors With a Matching Top and Oversize Jacket

Top Off Your White Dress With a Patterned Jacket and Matching Headband

Start With a Button-Up Skirt and Top, and Finish With a White Bag

Be Bold in a Tropical-Printed Dress

Polish Off Your Look With a Multicolored Purse

Go Simple With a Muted Dress and White Sneakers

Decorate Your Denim Jacket With Colorful Patches

Pick a Crop Top That Matches Your Midi Skirt

Don't Let the Rainy-Day Blues Get the Best of You

Navy-Blue Stripes Are the Way to Go

Let Colorful Lace-Up Shoes Do the Talking

Blend In With the Trees in an Outfit That's Blooming

Add a Pop of Color to Your Overalls With a Bright Purse

Go All White For Winterwear

Stock Your Closet With Pieces in Your Favorite Color, Then Wear Them Together

Navy Blue Is the New Black, We Promise

When Choosing Between the Black Bomber and the Shimmering Olive Shade, Go For the Latter

Get Subtly Patriotic With Red, White, and Blue Items

Polish Off Your Look With a Knotted Headwrap

Don't Shy Away From Standout Jumpsuits

Ditch Your Black Shorts and Try Gray Ones Instead

Go For a Brown Suede Lace-Up Dress

Surround Yourself With Colorful Things and Your Wardrobe Will Follow Suit

When on Vacation, Wear Colors That Stand Out Against the Ocean

Those Black Lace-Up Flats Come in Brown, Too

Wear Nothing But a Sheer Rose-Covered Dress

Keep Your White Jeans in Steady Rotation

Buy That Amazing Cobalt Dress You Can't Stop Dreaming About

Try a Funky Pair of Patterned Socks With a Bright T-Shirt

Pick a Bold Lip Color That Matches Your Floral Dress

Rock Muted Neutrals and Standout Lace-Up Heels

A Matching Striped Blazer and Shorts Feels Preppy and Light

An Oversize Army-Green Jacket Gives Off That Effortless Cool-Girl Vibe

Aim For Outfits With Little More Than 3 Pieces

Start With Denim-on-Denim and Finish the Look With Bright Kicks

Wear Different Brown Tones in 1 Outfit

As Much as You Love Your Leather Jacket, Stow It Away

Piece Together a Muted Ensemble and Go For Standout Patterned Booties

Tie Your Look Together With a Bright Bib Necklace, Not Those Black Heels

Give Your Black Bomber a Break and Go For a Silky Rose 1 Instead

A Bright Metallic Belt Elevates a Casual Patterned Jumpsuit

When the Only Shoes You Have Will Weigh Your Look Down, Give Them Up

Match Your Nail Polish and Accessories to Your Coat

Amp Up Your Neutral Outfit With Multicolored Pom-Pom Shoes

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