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Thursday Trend: Color-Block Dresses

03/07/13 | Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Dior, Thursday Trend

I went from snowy Chicago to the freezing rain of New York City and all I want is warm weather…. I am SO excited to report that the color block dresses first spotted for spring 2011 are back with a vengeance   At London Fashion Week in the Fall I loved this persistent trend with Jonathan Saunders tea-length dresses and Moschino Cheap and Chic took bright neon combinations but my two favorite looks were from New York’s Fashion Week, of course, at Diane Von Furstenburg and Dior Spring/Summer 2013 shows: 
I have been waiting to write this post for a while and it was Rachel Bilson’s adorable color block O’2nd sleeveless dress seen on Tuesday night’s episode of Hart of Dixie (one of my favorite spring TV shows).  Dr. Zoe Hart paired this adorable dress with burgundy lace-up Marni heels, and a black Chanel purse and I absolutely love the look from head to toe!
However, although Rachel’s dress is adorable but after being stuck in cold snowy Chicago the past few days these are my favorite color block dresses for this season without a stitch of black in site:
Will you be wearing color block dresses this spring and summer? 
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  1. Diana Marks says

    March 8, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    It’s a great trend!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  2. navy and orange says

    March 8, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    too awesome!

    xoxo navy & orange

  3. Jessica says

    March 8, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Lovely dresses!! πŸ™‚

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  4. dawn says

    March 8, 2013 at 6:17 am

    these dresses are gorgeous !!! I’m so fed up of the cold I had to be quick taking pics the other day in my dress – it was freezing lol

    Dawn

    http://www.dressmeperfect.com

  5. imfashionstoned says

    March 8, 2013 at 5:54 am

    OMG this is absolutely fab!!

  6. Anmari ish says

    March 8, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Oh cool! color blocking is back, yeah!
    excited to wear mine πŸ™‚

    http://anmari-ish.blogspot.com

  7. Anais Alexandre says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing this! I hadn’t realized the trend had gotten that popular, love it :>

    Also, would you mind voting for me on American Eagle’s site. Takes 2 secs lol: https://live.ae.com/#/entries/3272

    I’d really appreciate it! Please and Thank You!

  8. Olivia says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    I love a good color blocked piece! That DVF one = swooooon!

    Olivia | go for the glam

  9. Brewed Together says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Loving these color block dresses! These dresses are so lovely. We are ready for summer! Thanks for sharing! Xo, M&K at brewedtogether.com

  10. jackie jade says

    March 7, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    gorgeous! i love that first dress in the red and turqoise. i’m glad this trend is continuing because it’s so fun and pretty.
    — jackiejade.blogspot.com

  11. April says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I really like the 4th dress on the bottom! I have a pair of heels that would go great with that! :]

  12. Patti says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    Perfect photos :))

    would you like to follow each other?

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  13. Sara says

    March 7, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I absolutely love all of the colors! The more color, the better in my book. πŸ™‚

    Sara
    http://sbengschayearoftransformation.blogspot.com/

  14. meghan silva says

    March 7, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Pink and red really looks amazing together .

    xo Meg<3

    Meghan Silva’s Blog

  15. Aitana says

    March 7, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Fab combo!!!^^

    xoxo

  16. sonia de macedo says

    March 7, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    I’m still crushing on this trend, so glad to see it’s still gracing catwalks!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  17. Francesca Giusti says

    March 7, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    love this dresses and also your blog! It’s so nice!!! I follow you!
    Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad πŸ˜€
    Kisses
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.it/

  18. Sunny & Star says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I love color blocked dresses. Rachel looks adorable but I absolutely love those adorable bright colors. I will definitely be wearing some of them this Spring.

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  19. Meg {henninglove} says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    i love that dress that rachel is wearing, color blocking doesn’t look like it is a trend that is going away anytime soon and i am perfectly ok with that!

  20. Amy Green @ Sweet Home Amy says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I love color block dresses! And Rachel Bilson is just adorable; that’s one of my favorite shows too!

  21. ania says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I love your blog! It’s great πŸ™‚ You are amazing. Feel free to my blog :)) Maybe, you follow my blog ? ♥ (If you like it) Kiss ♥♥♥
    http://maryannfashionn.blogspot.com/

  22. Alyssa Longobucco says

    March 7, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I love the look of color blocking, and having it already done for you in dress for makes it super easy. Love that last option!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  23. Always Maylee says

    March 7, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Oh Rachel looks cute as a button! I love these dresses!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  24. Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I love Rachel Bilson. She seriously looks good in anything! The DVF dress…to die for!

    Jill
    Classy with a Kick

  25. Treasure Tromp says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    every time I feel Rachel Bilson I want to steal all her clothes and shoes!

  26. Kelsey Bang says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    love color blocking! newest follower! 998! wahoo! you are so close to 1000! so awesome, congrats! love your blog!

  27. Penniless Socialite says

    March 7, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I already have a few color block dresses in my closet that are waiting for the warm weather. I love all the ones with the pleats!
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

  28. Nina Normalo says

    March 7, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Love the dresses you found – esp. the first and the last one πŸ™‚

    ♥, Nina

  29. Jayme and Mendi says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Love Rachel’s dress but you are right, color is needed! Love the ones you found! The one on the end is a fave!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

  30. My-cliffnotes says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Ill wear it for sure

  31. RaindropsofSapphire says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:10 am

    Colour blocking is awesome! I love it! I really like your blog! I’m glad that I found it! It would be nice if you could stop by my blog sometime too (I’m from England) as I post my outfits, personal style, likes and much more πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

    http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com

  32. Surbhi Suri says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I really need to grab one of these pretty babies!
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  33. Stylish By Nature says

    March 7, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Lovely dresses ,gorgeous style!

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  34. TheTinyHeart says

    March 7, 2013 at 10:37 am

    That mint and peach one is SOO pretty! If only if would be warm enough here to wear these dresses!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  35. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) says

    March 7, 2013 at 10:03 am

    I’m so glad that this is still on trend this year because it always looks so chic! I especially enjoy color blocked dresses that mix bold colors!

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

  36. Helene says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:52 am

    love color block! so pretty!

  37. Janna Renee says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Color blocking is fun! But if I wear it, it will probably be by accident. I am not a fashionista, so I don’t look at those and think “color block”. I look at them and think “cute dress”! haha.

  38. Rachel says

    March 7, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I love the 3rd one- I feel like it would help give me some curves! haha Color blocking does amazing things for the body!

  39. Erica LastMakeup says

    March 7, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I love the first dress! ^_^

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