The color-blocking trend first swept the fashion scenes back in 2011. Red carpets virtually blazed with a rainbow of colors with so many colorful dresses worn by fashion patrons.
Even average girls embraced the sudden influx of color, with many stepping up their color-blocking game and piling on as many vibrant hues as possible.
We thought we had seen the last of it, but the dresses we have recently spotted gave us an exciting glimpse of what could be a comeback of this glorious trend.
1. Ashley Madekwe’s Bold Neon Dress
Ashley Madekwe chose a striking geometric neon column dress by Roksanda Ilincic and effortlessly made what could have been a challenging dress look elegant and graceful (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
‘Revenge’ actress Ashley Madekwe looked like a walking rainbow in this Roksanda Ilincic dress she wore for the Golden Globe Awards. She added a bright yellow clutch to the ensemble to amp up the color meter.
For her glamorous appearance at the Golden Globe Awards post-party, Ashley styled her Roksanda Ilincic gown with an Alexander McQueen clutch, sported Saint Laurent stilettos, and adorned herself with a Baublebar cuff and David Yurman ring.
Ashley Madekwe brought a vibrant burst of color to the red carpet at the 15th Annual Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globe Awards after-party held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 12, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
2. Sandra Bullock’s Colorblocking Masterclass
Sandra Bullock’s soft, blushing makeup and fuchsia lips complemented the pastel pink in her outfit (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
You wouldn’t suspect Sandra Bullock of being close to hitting the prime age of 50 in this festive dress.
The red carpet veteran sported this color-blocked Prabal Gurung creation, boasting a sexy plunging neckline and an asymmetrical hem.
Sandra Bullock made a bold statement in a Prabal Gurung gown on the Golden Globes red carpet, showcasing her mastery of color-blocking at the 71st Annual Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 12, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
3. Sandra Bullock’s Colorful Dress at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
Earlier this month, Sandra got her first taste of the color-blocking trend in this Alex Perry yellow-and-pink lace dress.
Sandra Bullock chose to wear an Alex Perry dress that featured a pink front, orange back, and lace accents from the designer’s Resort 2014 collection at the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, California, on January 4, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
4. Michelle Dockery Stuns in Two-Tone Prada Gowns
Michelle Dockery looked captivating in a stunning two-tone Prada gown featuring ruby-red duchesse satin and burgundy silk radzmire (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
Michelle Dockery shed off her ‘Downton Abbey’ image and went for a sexy but tasteful gown from Prada. The oxblood red combined with a more vibrant shade of red is striking.
Michelle Dockery’s Prada gown was a winner with its halter neck and voluminous silhouette (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
Michelle Dockery’s gown boasted a halter-style, low-back bustier top with a striking bow-like detail fastened at the back of the neck at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
5. Julie Bowen’s Colorful Statement at the 2014 Golden Globes
Modern Family actress Julie Bowen chose this vintage-inspired Carolina Herrera dress.
The dress has a deep red velvet top that clashes with its purple skirt. It’s an unusual color combination, but the dress definitely worked for her!
Julie Bowen donned a vibrant color-blocked gown from Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2013 collection, which she paired with Jimmy Choo shoes at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on January 12, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN / FayesVision / Visual)
We are expecting to see more of this trend as the months grow warmer (we have to get past this bitter winter season first), but if you want to spearhead the comeback of this trend, here are a few dresses to get:
Lisa Perry Crepe Pieces Dress, $695
Ostwald Helgason Drop-Waist Short-Sleeve Dress, $1,020
Herve Leger Nolita Color-Blocked Dress, $1,527.17
Roksanda Ilincic Color-Blocked Silk Cotton Dress, $1,297.75
Alberta Ferretti Color-Blocked Shift Dress, $639.28
Oscar de la Renta Belted Cloque Dress, $2,990
What do you think, ladies? Are you anticipating the comeback of this trend?