Once the holiday season is over, winter tends to get, well, pretty dark. Come January, the slip from merry and bright to moody and monotonous comes quickly, and the world becomes a sea of black, navy, and gray outerwear.
But it doesn't have to.
In fact, this winter, we're anticipating five vibrant shades to take over otherwise dark winter wardrobes. Hues like pumpkin and rusty brown will carry over from autumn, while more unexpected shades like ice blue and punchy pink provide a nice pop of color.
Of course, bright red is always a good choice when one is looking to stand out, so swipe on some red lipstick and prepare for the most colorful winter on record.
Pumpkin
A pop of pumpkin.
Can't go wrong with a bright chunky knit.
Peek-a-boo.
Statment-making.
Guaranteed not to turn into a pumpkin after midnight.
Rusty Brown
Not basic brown.
Rich, rust-brown pants add warmth to any winter outfit.
Don't sleep on the matching bottoms.
Such a rich hue.
Spice up your life.
Ice Blue
Ice, ice baby.
Fleece and flare.
Blue is the warmest color.
A wardrobe basic, but better in blue.
Wrap me up.
Punchy Pink
Surprisingly delightful.
Pretty please.
Corduroy is back in a brilliant way.
From head to toe.
Punchy indeed.
Bright Red
Lady in red.
Bright and cozy.
The cherry on top.
A red hot set.
Seeing red yet?
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