I Said I'd Never Wear This Extroverted Color, But I Guess I Lied

I'm a lot of things, but an extrovert definitely isn't one of them. Although looking at some of the things I wear, you might not know it. I'm certainly up for trying a bold trend from time to time (especially in the form of an accessory), but I tend to prefer neutral and pastel colors. That being said, I do love a color trend.
When I first noticed signs of the most obvious color trend on the S/S 22 runways, I was doubtful that it was for me, but now that it's all over my Instagram feed and all over the new arrivals pages of most of my favorite retailers, and I've had some time to review the spring runways, I have to admit that I've been persuaded to add a few bright, juicy orange pieces to my wardrobe. The most persuasive example was the gorgeous orange Prada look below.
Good, right? This season, the shade of orange that's trending is a true orange. Forget tangerine or rust (for the time being, at least)—this orange is the color of the primary-colored marker you used when you were five. Whether you're ready for a full orange look à la the Proenza Schouler look below or just a pop of orange via an accessory (à la the Bottega Veneta look below), let the following outfits and shoppable items be your extroverted color guide.
Orange on the Runway
Orange on Instagram
Shop Orange for Your Closet
If these don't look comfortable, then I don't know what comfort is.
Next, seven trendy handbag colors that are winning spring 2022.

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
-
Is It Just Me, or Are These "Weird" Spring Color Combinations Actually Incredibly Elegant?
Jil Sander, Tibi, and Prada are on board.
-
FYI: Every Fashion Person Is Buying This Pretty Pant Color Trend Instead of White or Black RN
Including celebrities.
-
Yes, Jelly Sandals Are In, But There's Only One Color Stylish Women Are Wearing Them In
It's not red.
-
Hot Take: This Trending Dress Color Is Prettier Than Pink, Red, and White
Sorry, I said it.
-
It's True—These "Tacky" Color Trends Will Be Considered Chic Again Come Fall 2025
Just go with me on this one.
-
No Offense to White Dresses, But This Expensive-Looking Color Is Even Prettier
Sydney Sweeney and Emily Ratajkowski agree.
-
Butter Yellow and Powder Pink Are Everywhere—These Are the 39 Best Pieces
*The* colors of spring '25.
-
I Need More Color in My Wardrobe—These 32 Zara Finds Are Just Gorgeous
Mood boosters.