Do you know which colors look best on you? You might have an idea of which colors compliment your skin tone or result in an uptick in compliments but based on my FYP, many people have taken the color trends for 2024 further than that. Personal color analysis has taken over TikTok. The videos typically include a person sitting in a chair while a color analyst lays pieces of colored fabric around their shoulders. As a viewer, you can usually immediately tell which colors complement the subject as they get categorized as a spring, summer, fall, or winter palette with a warm or cool tone.
The process may sound complicated but the entire point of the analysis is to help guide the subject’s color choice when it comes to clothing and makeup. One of my favorite parts of watching these videos is seeing someone light up when an unexpected color is draped around their shoulders. It turns out that yellow looks great on more people than I’d anticipated.
After watching dozens of these videos, I noticed myself paying more attention to the colors I was choosing to wear—instead of feeling limited to neutrals, I wanted to experiment with shades I normally wouldn’t consider. I was so excited to see that fashion designers are on the same page when it comes to 2024 color trends.
The spring/summer ‘24 collections from Fashion Week were filled with vibrant, unexpected pops of color. I’ve never purchased a pistachio-colored dress before, but after seeing the Ulla Johnson and Erdem collections, I’m certainly planning on it. Designers played with shades of blue, green, pink, purple, and yellow in both pastel and jewel tones.
If you’re eager to get a jump start on these color trends, the holiday season is the ultimate opportunity. Use one of the parties on your calendar as an excuse to debut a new shade. I will warn you, if you show up in something colorful and fabulous, expect to receive compliments all night long.
You don’t need a color analysis to experiment with these nine shades. Keep scrolling for the most popular pops of color you’ll see in 2024.
Cherry Red
Cherry red had such a moment in the second half of 2023, and it’s so ubiquitous in the spring 2024 collections, it may as well count as a neutral. Collections from Robert Wun, Valentino, Miss Sohee, and Simone Rocha’s JPG Couture show as such.
Simone Rocha Classic Pleated Ballerina Flats With Band
These shiny red Simone Rocha flats are equal parts delicate and heavy metal. Shoes fit for a punk princess Dorothy.
LoveShackFancy Serita Dress
There’s something so flirty when red and pink get together. This slip dress from LoveShackFancy is a perfect dress up-dress down option.Alabaster White
White is never not in, but this spring, so many designers sent crisp white and creamy looks down the runway. White was a defining color in multiple collections—Fendi, Robert Wun, JPG Couture, Aelis. A color normally reserved for bridal and Easter, whites and icy silvers offer a bright, high contrast alternative to the traditional spring pastel.
Lioness Hollywood Dress
A white sequin gown like this one from Shopbop is sleek and sharp, while maintaining its place as a classic.
SIMKHAI Bridget Silver-tone Clutch
This silver hardware oyster clutch is such a trendy piece for this spring. It lends a sense of whimsy and a sober elegance.Black and White
Black and white as a combo has been the biggest color trend across Spring 2024 shows. Fendi, Ashi Studio, Alexander Wang, Viktor and Rolf and more showed stunning black, cutting the color with white, sheer fabric, or a light-reflecting textile. This definitely coincides with whatever we’re calling Indie Sleaze and nightlife clothing.
Simone Rocha Puff-Sleeve Bow Ruched Bite-Cutout Tulle Midi Dress
One of my favorite 2024 trends is the sheer black everywhere. Muting black with tulle or mesh is one of the coolest ways to wear the color because it really shows off texture in a way that is often harder to see on dark colors.
STAUD Ischia Dress
This STAUD dress is a great sleek dress that can be elevated with jewelry or be a look that’s more daytime.Brown
Brown has been the trending neutral for a handful of seasons now as a soft, ’90s-inspired alternative to black. Even as black comes back into the picture, cool-toned browns and browns so dark they could be mistaken for black still have a bit more to give.
RHODE Pia Dress
We rarely see brown denim. This dress from RHODE is a great example of how brown is taking the place of black in a lot of style applications.
Christopher Esber Fusion Long Sleeve Gathered Dress
This long brown maxi dress from Christopher Esber is just a dream.Pistachio
It might seem a little early to start thinking about spring but the season will be here before you know it. Once the sun starts shining again, you can expect to see an influx of pistachio. This unexpected shade is the perfect pop of color to add to your eveningwear lineup (especially for wedding season) as shown by brands like Erdem and Ulla Johnson. Brandon Maxwell made a strong case for pistachio trench coats. Pistachio is a pastel shade and will therefore look soft and flattering against a wide range of skin tones.
Ulla Johnson Avalon Skirt
Powder Blue
Soft shades are dominating 2024 and this powder blue color will give all of your outfits a Cinderella feel. Since powder blue has almost an icy tone to it, you can wear it all year long. It would look great as a chunky knit in the snow or as a summer dress against a tan. Take notes from STAUD and consider opting for a non-traditional blue suit. If you’re a 2024 bride, this is a beautiful shade to incorporate into your wedding look as your “something blue”.
Mindblown Heartbreaker Raglan Baby Tee
A T-shirt is a great way to implement color trends if you don’t want to commit to a trend color for something more expensive like a dress or a bag.
UO Hyacinth Lace Spliced Midi Dress
This ruffled dress from Urban Outfitters is a beautiful mermaid-like dress that really leans into the whimsy of the 2000s aesthetic.
Millennial Pink
If you were obsessed with this viral shade of light pink back in 2015, you’re probably a millennial. Millennial Pink was at the forefront of every home decor magazine, academic planner, and wedding color scheme. Just when you thought Gen Z was reaching the height of their power, Millennial Pink has made a comeback. Tory Burch included a Millennial Pink mini dress with a gravity-defying hemline in her spring/summer ’24 collection—a week later the dress was already worn by Hailey Bieber.
LAPOINTE Organza Utility Pocket Pants
These organza pants really tie in so many interesting 2024 trends, like the cargo pant and the sheer fabric. A baby pink really lends itself well to an updated version of the soft grunge trend.
Jacquemus Le Chiquito Bag
A micro bag is a great way to experiment with a polarizing trend color like baby pink that might not suit the other pieces in your wardrobe.
Canary Yellow
This beautiful, bright shade of yellow is an easy way to boost your mood, even on a cloudy day. You can make it the center of your outfit but layering yellow-on-yellow for a monochromatic look or use it as an intentional pop of color. Altuzarra and Erdem gave excellent styling examples and incorporated canary yellow with shades of black—this creates a moody dimension in the outfit and makes it a wearable color throughout fall and winter as well.
Bottega Veneta Nude Triangle Sunglasses
These Bottega sunnies are so cute and great way to brighten up a summer fit.
Forest Green
Forset Green might remind you of cozy winter weather, the Folklore album, and time spent in nature but according to designers like JW Anderson, the shade will start to be incorporated into your spring and summer mood boards as well. Forest Green was a hit on the spring/summer ’24 runways—the shade showed up in outerwear, eveningwear, and practical dresses for the office. This shade took a brief hiatus from collections over the last few years because Kelly Green was everywhere but in 2024 you’re guaranteed to see the shade’s strong resurgence.
Loeffler Randall Billie Flap Shoulder Bag
This woven bag is a more affordable Bottega Veneta-inspired option.Silver Shimmer
Metallics are more of a staple than a trend at this point. Shimmering silver skirts, dresses, and tops were commonplace on the spring/summer ’24 runways with designers like JW Anderson and Gabriela Hearst guaranteeing the continuation of the metallic silver trend. Last season, metallics were very popular in footwear and accessories—in 2024, you can expect to see an increase in head-to-toe metallic looks.
Ramy Brook Michaela Dress
This silver sequin maxi overcoat is shown as a bathing suit cover, but it would be amazing styled over a silver slip dress or even a bralette and a pair of jeans.Thebe Magugu Cave Drawn Nylon Mini Dress
Nothing says the 2010s like an A-line pleated skater skirt. This one, though technically not silver, has printed images in grayscale so it really gives that effect.Lavender Haze
The Lavender Haze still hasn’t lifted (yes, another Taylor Swift reference). Lavender was a big trending color this past summer and will continue for the next year. The shade is seasonless which means you can wear it all year round. Brands like Coach, Phillip Lim, and Carolina Herrera used lavender to show a delicate side with knits, lace, and sheer materials.
Stine Goya Edel Top
Stine Goya are masters of color. Their pieces are vibrant, vivid textiles, often prints. This sequin top is to die for.
Stine Goya Anne Shorts
The sequins on these shorts are really fine and small, so the shine is more metallic and fluid than sparkly and chunky, as sequins often are.Rich Blues
Rich, saturated blues paired with neutrals are cropping up all over runways for spring. Especially with a neutral like brown, blue is such a winner (if you watched YouTube makeup girls, you might remember MAC pigment Blue Brown). Then, picking the right blue is all in your undertones.
Anna October Tulip Maxi Dress
This tulip-detail Anna October gown comes in a rich shade of cerulean blue, and its maxi slip silhouette is a slinky delight.
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