Color Your Summer: 7 Must-Have Hues to Elevate Your Wardrobe
Summer dressing is often more on the neutral side, thanks to items like linen pants and raffia totes. But a pop of color can really bring a look to life. We at Who What Wear are big fans of mixing metals and tones, almost as much so as the It-tones for this season. Summer is the perfect time to play with your own personal style. Consider this your signal to ditch neutrals if you’re a minimalist all year round like most of our editors.
In the past few weeks, more and more of my favorite outfits have featured can’t-miss shades such as fiery reds, deep fuchsias, and neons. You can see them on the runways of Paris and Milan. They’re not just on my favorite editors or influencers. It’s true that I’m a sucker for a trend on the runway, especially one that’s appropriate for warmer weather.
Find seven of the brightest and best color trends for summer and beyond. These adorable pieces will allow you to mix and match your basic wardrobe.
Soft Like Butter
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This shade is literally the bread and butter of summer. The color butter yellow is everywhere. I’m seeing it on everything from linen pants to silk dresses and cute accessories.
Fiery Red
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Since the beginning of the year, our editors are all obsessed with the color red. This fiery color is gaining in popularity as the temperatures rise. Combine the color with a neutral to bring out its vibrancy. A red skirt will always look great.
Summer Whites
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There’s nothing like a breezy, all-white summer outfit, especially in the heat. The classic color is already a staple for summer, but its recent resurgence in the fashion world with monochromatic looks has been a real treat. Opt for similar tones to create a bright white vibe.
Framboise Fantasy
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Pink is the color of happiness. Fashionistas are now gravitating towards deeper shades of raspberry and fuchsia for their pretty, bright outfits. You can add a splash of red or purple to your outfits without making it look like you are wearing a fruit.
Baby Blue Skies
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Do not underestimate the versatility of a light blue basic for your summer wardrobe. This versatile color is a great way to update your wardrobe.
Stormy Gray
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The understated grey has been a favorite of the fashion crowd for a while now. However, now that stylish dressing is more popular than ever before, it seems even more in style. Choose different shades to give your summer looks a pop of dimension.
Chic Chartreuse
This shade is not quite green, but it’s also not quite yellow. It has been a favorite of fashionistas for the past few months. Victoria Beckham’s S/S 23 collection is a great example of this. This cool shade is perfect for making a statement.
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