color blocking
noun
the use of blocks of color, typically vibrant colors, in the design of clothes and footwear.
color-blocked
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a word derived from
color blocking.
Example Sentences
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Gordon delivered a multitude of looks that ranged from embroidered hot pink mini dresses to oversized color-blocked dresses with big peplums and chunky belts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
The yellow-and-red color-blocked canopy, powered by hot air, seemed incongruous in the white winter landscape.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2022
It also defines the color-blocked wall and gives the space some architectural character on the cheap.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2021
Ms. Russo’s work for Adidas includes reflective corset tops, color-blocked sport minis and bodysuits in clashing checkerboard and stripes.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2021
That meant outerwear pieces cobbled together from remnants of antique Turkish kilim rugs, dresses hand-knit from recycled cashmere yarn and color-blocked cashmere coats made from previous seasons’ pieces taken apart and spliced back together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2020
