Look in my closet, and you'll probably notice that there's one color that appears more than any other—in a disproportionate amount. For years, I've loved wearing black—so much so that I rarely wear color. I recently wrote an entire article about how I wear black even in 90-degree weather.
Lately, though, I've noticed myself unexpectedly wanting to introduce more color into my wardrobe. It started with a Faithfull dress in tomato red, followed by the Gimaguas ballet flats in hot pink, and then a turquoise top from Peachy Den. It just so happens that bright, colorful clothing is trending right now, and as a minimalist dresser who mostly wears neutrals, I didn't expect to love this summer trend as much as I do.
Thinking back to Who What Wear's Great Try-On for spring, one of the standout trends was colorful tops. And across the spring/summer 2026 runways, there was a noticeable shift towards maximalism, with vivid hues and fun, flirtier styling. For example, at shows like Celine, Miu Miu, Prada, Simone Rocha, Tory Burch, and more, we saw colors like poppy red, burnt orange, royal purple, chartreuse, and bubblegum pink.
And if you're like me, looking for ways to ease into wearing more color but feeling unsure, you can always start small with a dress, top, or skirt, or even a single accessory like a bag or a pair of shoes.
Ahead, shop the summer 2026 trend.
On the Runway
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