To ease into the world of color-blocking, start with a monochrome aesthetic yes, this counts.

“Choose pieces that are the same color.

With this theory in mind, pair color-blocked heels,platform Pumas, or flats with a neutral-toned outfit.

woman wearing colorblocked jeans

For example, match a feminine white dress with chunky, color-blocked sneakers.

Of course, a big part of Tumblr-era twee involved color blocking.

Alternatively, experiment with another staple of the era: colorful sweater vests and larger-than-life hair bows.

Color-blocked sneakers with white dress

If you’re not a skirt person, opt for aNew York & Companycolor-blocked blazer with matching suit pants.

With this, you’ll fit right in at The Oppenheim Group well, almost.

Color block by pairing a bright shift dress with knee-high white go-go boots.

yellow tights and pink twee dress

Now it’s time to accessorize.

Take inspiration fromDylan Mulvaney, and wear a chunky headband with the ’60s flipped hairstyle.

Finish your look off with neutral or metallic accessories (silver, gold, beige) like Kenzie.

pink and white checkered blazer and skirt

Pair an oversized vest over a shirt dress, tying it all together with bright knee-high boots.

Small steps like this can make a big difference when it comes to fashion.

Experiment with maximalist prints

Maximalism is having a moment.

Dylan Mulvaney pink dress

Like popular maximalist creator@saracamposarcone, take color-blocking up a notch by incorporating prints.

For example, she divides her look into three distinct sections.

wearing spring pastels in the winter.

orange bustier and white skirt

Opposites attract

Sure, like attracts like.

However, when it comes to relationships and fashion, opposites can attract, too.

Of course, we can’t forget the most classic combination of all: black and white.

orange dress with green turtleneck

Wear crochet pants over your favorite bright bathing suit if you’re headed to the beach.

For a true head-to-toe fashion moment, add contrasting shoes and socks.

Patchwork denim is taking off big time

Denim never really goes out of style.

beige/white outfit with green bag

Some it-girls are color-blocking their hair .

Inspired by ’90s early-2000s chunky highlights,color-blocked hair is on the up and up.

Like Miley Cyrus, pair a bleached blonde top layer with a stark black bottom layer.

hot pink, green, blue outfit

Alternatively, channel Cruella de Vil (minus the Dalmatian fur coat) and go full-on half-and-half.

You don’t have to stick to black and blonde, however.

Play with colors like pink, yellow, and red for a truly-unique hairstyle.

purple beret and purse with yellow jacket

black and white matching set

red sheer over yellow bikini

Pink and yellow outfit coordination

patchwork jeans leather jacket

Miley cyrus blonde-black hair