With the new season upon us, it’s time to add some color into your outfits. Gone are the days when our outfits seem to be safe, layered and neutral. This spring, it’s time to refresh your seasonal wardrobe and transition to a more colorful, stunning, and lighter palette. And while working with color can sometimes be a challenge, we’ve lined up a beginner guide on 5 stunning ways to wear spring colors this season – either use them alone or combine these key tips in creating an outfit. Take a look.

MONCHROMATIC

You can never go wrong with monochromatic looks for this spring. Whether it be white or spring colors, the monochromatic look from head-to-toe is chic and effortless. Take it from our editor. With one of her looks for NYFW this spring, she opted for an all-white look with a red lip for that minimal yet sophisticated outfit.

COLOR BLOCK

Color blocking is perfect for wearing spring colors. Go with the colors that best suit your complexion or boost your mood. In color blocking, it’s fun to play around and experiment with looks that are right in proportion. Picking two or three colors is the perfect blend – make sure to not overdo it!

PATTERNS

Patterns are also a staple in wearing spring colors. Spring patterns are known for stripes, polkadots and florals. This season, remember that you’re not limited to wearing color only. To add more spice into your outfits, take a classic pattern and wear it with a twist – as seen on our faves: Tamu Mcpherson, she wears the classic blue stripe button down shirt in a pink iteration.

TEXTURES

Apart from patterns, textures make any outfit interesting for the spring season. From leather, to knit, adding textures to your color blocked outfits elevates the look.

NEUTRALS

And of course, going for light colored neutrals is the most classic look for the spring season. It’s simple, chic, and easy to wear. You can put a twist in wearing wardrobe basics while selecting creative silhouettes that either make or break the fit.