I'm with you, Angie! Although I'd say mostly that I'm deliberately avoiding "fall back black." You know, a colored top with black trouser day after day? I spent the 90s in that look.
I agree with AJ that black is great for looking polished, even in sweaty conditions, so I love my black "travel knit" shift dress and my black track pants for sweltering days. Still, I'm drawn to navy and white mixed with the jewel tones that flatter me most, and am drawn to chambray and lighter denim tones, too!
In warmer seasons, black might be a convenient base, but, like you, I'm breaking it up with light and bright. In the fall, I'll be wearing more black, I'm sure, but I'll still be looking for added texture and bits of (deeper) colors!
(You look amazing in your striped skirt ensemble, btw)