Zara is Backing These 6 Colours For Summer—Take Notes if You Love Compliments
No one is doing colour better than Zara this summer. Scroll on to see the freshest shades to invest in now.
Every time I find myself scrolling the Zara website (occupational hazard!) I notice just how good the high street retailer is with colour. Getting colour right in fashion is not an easy feat, even for the luxury design houses. Knowing the shades that are about to take off and making them feel instantly wearable takes an expert eye—and the Zara design team seems to be overflowing with them. Even for a neutral-lover like me, a few scrolls into the new-in section and I'm feeling encouraged to experiment with butter yellows, ripe cherry tomato reds and powder blues—and honestly, my wardrobe is all the more interesting for it.
For summer 2026 Zara is definitely leaning into these playful accents, but they still sit against a backdrop of expensive-looking neutrals like espresso brown, clean whites and creamy ecrus. All covetable colours in their own right, but together the brights and neutrals create a polished colour story that feels entirely modern and easy to style. So, whether you're looking to refresh your holiday wardrobe, invest in a few new elevated basics or simply want to know which hues fashion people are gravitating towards right now, scroll on to see the colour trends that Zara has given its seal of approval for summer. Compliments guaranteed.
Butter Yellow
I love the fluidity of this dress. It would be perfect worn with a chocolate brown sandal.
A simple way to add a pop of colour.
These look heavenly.
Easily mistaken for a designer piece.
Buttery soft.
Effortlessly cool.
Powder Blue
Blouses are back!
A chic alternative to white linen.
So cute.
Incredibly sexy.
Accessories are a fun way to get some colour into a look, especially if you're feeling apprehensive.
Cherry Tomato Red
Red and crisp white is one of my favourite colour combinations for summer.
Switch your black leather strappy sandals for these and you'll immediately get more compliments.
I personally find it easier to incorporate colour with classic designs like this button down shirt, so it doesn't feel too overwhelming.
A little red dress you'll pull out every year.
Feeling bold? Pick a colour and wear it head to toe—a trick fashion people often use to look chic.
Espresso Brown
Such a gorgeous throw-on piece.
Switch light and tan baskets for a dark brown style this summer for extra style points.
I love the lace detail!
Dress these up or down this summer.
Great as a two-piece, just as good with a white vest top and flip flops too.
Dark brown is typically an autumn colour, which is why I strangely find it extremely chic to wear it in summer.
Clean White & Ecru
I literally stopped mid scroll to gasp. Need to find an occasion to wear this skirt immediately.
This looks so designer, I instantly added it to my cart.
Such an easy heatwave essential.
It's giving South of France elegance
I love this white on white look.
Tailored bermuda shorts are a summer capsule essential.
Zara always nails its trousers.
Blush Pink
A hint of pink.
I'd wear these trousers with a chocolate brown tank top.
Just so pretty for events.
I know I would wear these to death.
Simple but effective as a perfect pop of colour.
