https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:12:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2272343 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:35:33 +0000 Zaeobi 2272343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that we'll be seeing more saturated colours these days, usually in solids (like the colour blocking that @Stag mentioned, or athleisure wear separates from the likes of 'Colourful Standard'). Even the pale Millennial Pink is being replaced by a much more vibrant Generation Z Green. </p> <p>That said, it's funny how everyone in this comment chain is still seeing a different mix of exact shades at retail - everything from cool tones to muted to Barbiecore! I haven't been out shopping much in the UK yet, but just before I left HK it was still mostly neutral shades (like black or khaki) but with the occasional bright yellow or red thrown in. Maybe I'm just getting old &amp; not paying much attention anymore, though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2272207 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:42:15 +0000 notsaf 2272207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, I'm with you! You and I have similar coloring and preference for neutrals, but I find I've been leaning into a more colorful palette that isn't the muted mustards/rusts of the past few years and a little bit juicier: not sure what to call it, but popping some recent purchases/finds here below!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271697 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:03:58 +0000 RobinF 2271697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, interesting. I wear most colors but not really at the bright level. I usually seem to find some version that I like though. No Barbiecore for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271670 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:24:11 +0000 Sal 2271670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the trend is moving to brighter colours again too. How we interpret that will all be really different.</p> <p>I am definitely up for Kelly green and tomato red and I love coral too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271669 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:41:29 +0000 Bijou 2271669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always look to the couture shows to show what colours are likely to trend. Valentino's ode to hot pink was simply amazing. YSL did the most fabulous show with lots of&nbsp;elegant&nbsp;black and chocolate pieces... with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, it was an ode to timeless and sophisticated style.&nbsp; Monochromatic dressing seems to feature prominently in the fashion shows which I find exciting.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271665 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:26:14 +0000 Suz 2271665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I’m still seeing earth tones all over. And got me, that means very little shopping. I hope it changes soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271655 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:10:51 +0000 rachylou 2271655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just expanding on my thoughts—I’m seeing deeper jewel tones in home decorating mags and fashion pics, but they aren’t festive Renaissance jewel tones. They’re more sober. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271653 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:40:37 +0000 Jaime 2271653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I see what Runcarla sees - lots of dopamine dressing references. Not sure if it will last the entire decade but it seems to be going strong. And white as the new black. I *think* I am more influenced by silhouette trends than color trends - but maybe I am wrong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271649 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:17:53 +0000 rachylou 2271649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking deep but muted… not crystal clear primary colour… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271644 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:17:02 +0000 Anonymous 2271644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been shopping my closet or second hand to avoid all the cool colors that have overtaken retail the past couple of years. &nbsp;I predict that bright saturated colors will be next up. &nbsp;I hope that brown will replace grey as a common neutral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271641 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:31:06 +0000 cat2 2271641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At retail I am seeing cool muted colors, not brights. If brights are next I will shop my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271640 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:29:14 +0000 kkards 2271640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t know, I’m definitely thinking &nbsp;that brights and “feel good” colors will continue to trend. &nbsp;But at the same time I’m seeing lots of browns and I’m reading that black is back (not sure where it went, but any way). &nbsp; And I’m seeing all manner of greens. &nbsp; I’m hoping that we are going to see in color what we are currently seeing in jeans- lots of options and variety. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271633 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 23:11:43 +0000 Ana 2271633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really hope a variety of brights make a comeback! They’re my favorites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271623 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:56:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2271623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The way you’re planning to interpret brights, as the side of your core that’s closest to trends, is always best, imo. Why end up with a bunch of stuff you’re not comfortable wearing unless you’re constantly being assured by everyone else? </p> <p>As for Barbicore, there is a woman at my gym who wears incredibly bright-colored gear by Bombshell sportswear and similar makers—the leggings that go in between the butt cheeks somehow—and has long (bleach bottle?) blonde hair and very thick, long, dark eyelashes. She is strong as can be, and super nice. Makes me feel better about “Barbies”!</p> <p>Back on topic about colors—I’ve always found it easy to combine blues &amp; greens, but now am enjoying similar mixes over on the warm side of the color wheel. Orange with red was a no-no, but now is the thing. I hope that continues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271621 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:48:38 +0000 Carla 2271621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not sure about predicting a decade long colour story, but post pandemic dopamine dressing (bold, saturated colours) seems a ‘thing’ now. &nbsp;Lots of hot pink in the couture fashion shows. &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022/07/11041401/paris-couture-week-fall-2022-street-style">https://www.refinery29.com/en-.....reet-style</a></p> <div><br /></div><div>Of course it all boils down to what is available at retail…</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271620 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:45:43 +0000 Janet 2271620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh god, I hope we're not going to the other extreme of the spectrum -- Barbiecore, LOL! I don't like loud brights or neons on me. Well, if it goes that way, I'll continue to spend less on new stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271618 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:18:22 +0000 Helena 2271618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SF that makes sense!</p> <p>suntiger, wise - stick with what works for you is the best way! I have a range of colours I like ... generally quieter, but with a range of saturation ... I will interpret the 'brights' as meaning push to the more saturated end of *my* colours ... vs. trying to copy exactly what's trending ...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271614 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:11:58 +0000 Anonymous 2271614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been seeing a lot about Barbiecore lately-so hot pink. Brights in general I've seen a lot of, including lots of bright green shoes this year. Not feeling any of that for myself. Too loud, too forced, too BE HAPPY. I'll be sticking with mostly black, burgundy, rust, and olive for the foreseeable future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271605 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:07:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2271605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Idk about anyone else, but I’ve been strangely drawn to pastels lately. I think everyone is sick of grey, beige, and other lifeless in-between things. The Covid rebound will last a while, and will include all kinds of bright &amp; happy &amp; strong; that’s my bet anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271598 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:37:07 +0000 Helena 2271598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah ok thx all! I am getting the same vibes, so that's helpful - I am wanting to add a *touch* of colour to my wardrobe but want some longevity, but I am not feeling my usual muted shades so maybe some slightly subdued version of jewel tones will fit the bill for me.</p> <p>Janet, I love soft pinks but I agree ... it's just feeling a little tired, like I've got everything I would want in those dusty shades and am ready for something new. You look so great in jewel tones so this will be fab for you! and ND you look so great in bright colour too!</p> <p>Irina, high five - I am going for 95% black and white and 5% colour lol</p> <p>Lana, that sounds like a fun party!</p> <p>cat2 - yes it's true - the ditzy prints and blush - they almost span from the mid 10s to now don't they ...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271586 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:59:32 +0000 Janet 2271586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I'm starting to see some jewel tones creep back in, and I say hurray! I'm really tired of dusty pinks and yellows and the ubiquitous beiges.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271583 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:42:55 +0000 Irina 2271583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would guess, bright colors are coming in strong. Cream is still very well represented in retail. I figured, I will be OK as long as they continue to make clothes in black and in shades of white </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271581 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:35:22 +0000 nuancedream 2271581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think color will be trending brighter for all seasons. TBH, it is trend that I'm happy to see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271579 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:09:39 +0000 Lana 2271579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s going to be bright because we need it and the industry needs it after the last 2 years. I read in another blog it’s going to be a “ Rainbow Bright Sparkle Party (RBSP)!” </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271578 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:07:22 +0000 cat2 2271578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, not sure about color, I think that in a given year different merchandising levels have different color stories. I do think we will look back at all the blush and the ditsy prints as iconic representations of era. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-is-colour-going-for-the-2020s#post-2271572 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:38:08 +0000 Helena 2271572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, before I start TWO disclaimers:</p> <p>1. I know trends and fads come and go season to season and there will be many, many exceptions to any 'rules' one might define ...<br />2. The best colours are ALWAYS the ones we love! So I don't want this to sound negative or judgy AT ALL towards either myself or what anyone else loves to wear! xx</p> <p>That said:</p> <p>where do we think the general movement of colour is going for the 2020s? For example, I associate the 80s with black, neon and brights ... the 90s with browns, beiges and black ... the 00s with jewel tones, charcoal and certain brights such as cobalt ... and 10s with muted shades like blush, gray, and heathered tones ... what of the 20s?</p> <p>I feel the general shift is going back to the brighter shades, as well as the caramels, etc. I am seeing the younger and trendier adult set in town wearing saturated hues like red, blue and green, sometimes in combination with black, for the first time in years ... and the heathered tones are feeling a *touch* dated to my personal eye generally speaking (see disclaimer 2!!! and for the record I still have and wear these!!) ...</p> <p>What do you think? Am I reading it right? Way off? What are you seeing around you? Imagine looking back from 2030 - what do you think we'll be saying re: colour? </p>