How to wear bright colours

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Five ways to lift grey days

By Florrie ThomasPublished: 09 February 2016Getty

For many, bright shades are strictly reserved for summer, but a splash of attention-grabbing colour can brighten an otherwise drab look (and your mood) all year round. We look to the editors at the Paris Couture shows for inspiration on how to make colour work for winter...

1. Add a bright coat

Tear yourself away from your faithful black coat and instead try one in a primary colour. Wear it over black for a cool contrast.

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£22.99, Zara

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2. Get layering

An orange dress, usually reserved for balmy summer evenings, suddenly works for winter when layered with a simple black sweater.

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3. Experiment with accessories

Dip a toe into the world of colour by investing in an eye-catching bag and teaming it with your favourite neutral looks.

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4. If in doubt, add denim

A show-stopping coat looks effortless when thrown over classic blue jeans and a T-shirt. It's a one-step way of looking like you've made more of an effort than you really have.