Trend | Tangerine dream

Add a splash of summer to your wardrobe with zesty brights. Glow in a full length tangerine maxi or accent a neutral outfit with colour-popping sandals.  Lift a dressy look with big and bold orange jewellery or add a ray of sunshine to your basics with straight leg jeans and a simple knit.

Clockwise from top left: Necklace, Banana Republic; Rose detail top, Dorothy Perkins; Feather earrings, Oasis; Bangle, Debenhams; Trainers, Zara; Printed scarf, Bohemia design; Fluoro wellies, River Island; Maxi dress, Boohoo.com; Cardigan, Cos; Satchel, Cambridge satchel company; Maternity jeans, Vertbaudet; Printed dress (on model), ASOS maternity; Flat sandals, Zara.

Is bright and bold orange finding its way into your wardrobe this season? How will you wear it?

After posting this feature I was asked on Facebook:

Q) My question to cocomama: I love that colour, do you think ‘older’ mamas can wear it though?

A) Of course! Age doesn’t matter at all. It’s more about choosing the shade of orange that’s best for your skin tone.
As a rough guide, if you have olive to dark skin go for the vibrant tangerines and mangoes. If you have fairer skin try melon and paler coral shades to see what works.

But if you’re used to wearing (and feel comfortable in) reds, try the rusty end of the orange spectrum and if pastels are usually your thing you’ll feel more comfortable in the peachy corals.
You can always ease yourself in with some bold accessories contrasting with denim or navy until you’re ready to go all the way! Hope that helps!