Color Trends

Color of the Year 2026 Cloud Dancer

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Cloud Dancer inspired from top left: Dior nail polish / handbag / pearl earrings / statement earrings / sneakers / Pantone /

Move over Mocha Mousse, there’s a new color of the year from Pantone in town! Cloud Dancer is the color of 2026, and I have to admit, I am surprised! I expected a soft green, or something not so. . .. neutral shall we say? But I digress. . .

Here we are. In 2026 it’s all about shades of white. Cloud Dancer is a soft, slightly off-white hue. It reflects new beginnings, a reset in mindset, and a clean slate. As people try to get off their devices and touch grass, we are seeing a shift of getting back to reality. Cloud Dancer by Pantone is a reflection of our society’s current mindset of resetting and moving away from distractions and clutter, a yearning for simplicity.

Cloud Dancer, and shades of white in general, are increasingly popular in fashion, interior design, and daily life. Although we saw pops of vibrant color on the runways for spring, the overall vibe for 2026 is clean and fresh. We will see a continuation of neutrals, with the occasional color infused for depth and variety. So, pull those shades of white out from the back of your closet and rock them in 2026!

For more information about the Pantone color of the year for 2026, Cloud Dancer, please visit Pantone.com.

A few fabulous items with the Cloud Dancer inspired vibe:

How will you incorporate Cloud Dancer into your wardrobe or daily life in the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Spring 2026 color trends from Pantone at NYFW

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pictured: Color trends from New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2026 from Pantone, read press release here /

The spring/summer 2026 color palette from Pantone for New York Fashion Week features the colors designers used the most in their runway collections. What do you think? A little unexpected, yes?

The spring 2026 season is all about self-expression and fusing together maximalist and minimalist color palettes. This fusion of styles creates a wheel of colors which are definable. As I look at these top ten colors from the runways, and the corresponding neutrals, I see chaos.

While Marina and Muskmelon have a spring/summer vibe, the other hues evoke a fall feeling. I am not seeing a traditional spring/summer season in fashion, but one of transition. The past few seasons have offered a timeless, classic vibe. We have seen more traditional color palettes. Now, as we move towards 2026, the colors are trying to find themselves and this could signal a future shift later in the year away from simple and chic style. Let’s see what the runways tell us as we move through the year.

In the meantime, shop your closet for these colors and move them forward. Things are about to get colorful next year!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more upcoming spring 2026 coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall 2025 color trends to wear now

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Fall 2025 color trends to wear now from top left: pink scarf / boxy bag / chocolate brown nail polish / pink nail polish / caramel top handle bag / pink earrings / neutral sneakers / brown bucket bag / beige high heels / caramel tote / red bucket bag /

The fall 2025 color trends are giving fabulous! They are berry hued with pale pink, red, and also multiple shades of mocha which complement pale pink so well! Love!

These colors are already hot for spring 2025, so this means we can rock the fall 2025 color trends now in the spring season, and throughout the year. Think of all the money we are saving with this! Love that!

So, the time is now to invest in pink, berry, red and mocha hues in pieces with longevity such as handbags, shoes, accessories, and nail polish. These items transcend weather.

Missed my color trend post? You can read it here.

What do you think of the fall 2025 color trends? Are you as excited as me about berry hues and shades of mocha?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy