46 Stylish Outfits That Dare You to Ditch the Color Black

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

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

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

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Coordinate Your Colors With a Matching Top and Oversize Jacket

And don't forget the white sneakers.

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

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

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Be Bold in a Tropical-Printed Dress

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Go Simple With a Muted Dress and White Sneakers

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Decorate Your Denim Jacket With Colorful Patches

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Pick a Crop Top That Matches Your Midi Skirt

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

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Navy-Blue Stripes Are the Way to Go

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Let Colorful Lace-Up Shoes Do the Talking

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

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Go All White For Winterwear

You'll stand out among the all-black Winter ensembles.

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

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Navy Blue Is the New Black, We Promise

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

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Get Subtly Patriotic With Red, White, and Blue Items

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Don't Shy Away From Standout Jumpsuits

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Ditch Your Black Shorts and Try Gray Ones Instead

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Go For a Brown Suede Lace-Up Dress

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Surround Yourself With Colorful Things and Your Wardrobe Will Follow Suit

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

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Those Black Lace-Up Flats Come in Brown, Too

Invest in a pair.

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Keep Your White Jeans in Steady Rotation

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

Refuse to style it with anything boring.

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

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Pick a Bold Lip Color That Matches Your Floral Dress

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Rock Muted Neutrals and Standout Lace-Up Heels

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A Matching Striped Blazer and Shorts Feels Preppy and Light

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Aim For Outfits With Little More Than 3 Pieces

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

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Wear Different Brown Tones in 1 Outfit

Don't forget the matching bag!

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

We bet your denim one has the power to top all the same outfits.

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Piece Together a Muted Ensemble and Go For Standout Patterned Booties

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

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A Bright Metallic Belt Elevates a Casual Patterned Jumpsuit

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

At least, when you're on the beach.

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Match Your Nail Polish and Accessories to Your Coat

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Amp Up Your Neutral Outfit With Multicolored Pom-Pom Shoes