Spring 2012 Trend: Cheerful Color-Blocking

Spring runways were more colorful than the crowd at a Lady Gaga concert. Bold, solid-color pieces—like a cardi and skirt, wrap dress or demure one-piece suit—make simple dressing look glam. Our style tip: Stick to three colors max to avoid the girly, Rainbow Brite look.

Sophie Theallet, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, spring 2012