Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2019 has been announced, and the colour institute is predicting that Living Coral will be the trendiest shade we will see everywhere next year. After all, they rightly predicted millennial pink as a colour a few years back, and we’re still seeing hints of it everywhere today. But where last year’s Ultraviolet or Greenery from the year before made for easy colours to incorporate into your wardrobe, Living Coral may leave some stumped as to how they should wear such a bright colour to the office.
The good news? Living Coral is actually a shade that’s super-flattering on Asian skin tones, thanks to its warmth and vibrancy. And with designers returning en masse to embrace the shade of coral, we’ve got five easy steps that you can take to wear this gorgeous colour.
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Coral tends to appear as a more feminine colour, but one way you can keep it grounded is by pairing it with a pair of cargo pants or a khaki skirt. It provides the vibrancy of the coral with a counterpoint that’s utilitarian and relatable.
Given that coral falls on the warmer side of the colour spectrum, it will pair well when matched with equally-warm colours. Our favourite pairing is definitely living coral with a bright burst of lemon orange.
Another way to make living coral really pop is to contrast it with bright blue. After all, Pantone’s announcement video featured a thriving coral set against a blue background, so take that as your cue. The coolness of blue will not only balance out the warmth of living coral, it also plays the perfect backdrop for showcasing the colour.
A strong-shouldered suit in living coral takes guts to wear, but it looks so good when you do. Avoid looking like you’re swallowed up by the colour, by ensuring that your pants are tailored slim and your waist is cinched in to show your shape.
When it doubt, style your living coral piece with something in white. It is a fail-safe colour combo, and the white helps to tone down the brightness of the colour. Layer on with other shades of pink or mauve in your makeup to bring out living coral more.