On days when I feel a little out of sorts, I tend to lean on the same styling trick to make me look and feel a little brighter. You guessed it: wearing bright colours. On days when I have a headache, a hangover or am feeling a little emotional, I'll head for the most colourful items I own. So it won't surprise you to hear that I've spent most of March and April dressing like a rainbow and wearing more vibrant colours than Queen Elizabeth II on a royal tour. And I'm not alone here. This month, many participated in the #instarainbowchallenge, in which people wore jolly, vibrant outfits for a week.
In my opinion, the one high-street store that does colour better than anywhere else is Other Stories, as you'd currently struggle to find much beige and black on there. There's a clear colour palette it is working with for spring, with many of the designs incorporating powdery pinks, acid greens, lemons and soft, icy blues.
The items that I love the most include a linen pink midi dress with a smocked detail at the waist and a peppermint smocked crop top. What can I say? I love the smock. I am also drawn to the pastel linen tailoring, particularly the sage green linen shorts and the baby-pink blazer. Keep scrolling to see all the colourful pieces I'm loving on Other Stories right now.
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring and summer 2020.
