3 Non-Boring Color Trends I'm Buying From Nordstrom, Zara, and J.Crew This Spring

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If there's one thing we took away from the spring runways, it's that 2026 is the year of bright and bold colors. While we tend to associate spring with delicate and soft pastels, this season we're setting aside the saccharine hues for vibrant primary tones. A Crayola color palette was spotted in many of the major collections, in particular Loewe, Lanvin, Versace, Prada, and Fendi to name a few, who made a strong case for color and joy—whether styled in head-to-toe monochromatic looks or in a mix-and-match manner creatively layered.

Of course, our favorite brands and retailers have been quick to catch on, and after a perusal of Nordstrom, Zara, and J.Crew this week, I spotted a whole host of new arrivals in three bold colors in particular: fire-engine red, cobalt blue, and kelly green. If you're keen to lean into the anything-but-boring color trends this spring, then take a look below, as I'm sharing the chicest red, blue, and green finds from the three retailers that I highly recommend getting your hands on for the upcoming spring season. They'll unquestionably add a trend-forward (and mood-boosting) touch to your outfits.

Primary Colors on the Spring 2026 Runways

Woman in bright red V-neck sweater and leather shorts

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Woman in blue, red, and green outfit

(Image credit: Versace/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in green jacket and pink shorts

(Image credit: Prada/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in red suit on the Arkris spring runway

(Image credit: Akris/Launchmetrics Spotlight)

Woman in blue sporty jacket and a yellow skirt

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Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.