The Biggest 2020 Colour Trends to Wear For Spring and Summer
For Spring 2020, Colour Trends Are Bold, Bright, and a Total *Mood*
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Once designers debut their new collections throughout fashion month, we spend a lot of our time pouring over each show, dissecting the best looks, and breaking down the most wearable trends so your closet is primed and ready for the new season. We've already spelled out the biggest dress trends and sneaker trends for Spring/Summer 2020 and now, we're here to talk about colour.
The thing about colour trends for 2020, they're kind of all over the map. But this isn't a bad thing! In fact, it's totally in line with the fact that we're in an anything-goes era, meaning, designers are privy to the fact that individuality is key, thus delivering on options to please a range of tastes, moods, and aesthetics. While Spring and Summer's colours are coming bold and bright, ranging from peppy pastels (dandelion, orange sherbert, and pistachio) to ultrapigmented colours (poppy red, sky blue, emerald, and bubblegum pink), there's a way to give each one a try whether you're the type to rock variant shades head-to-toe, go for a vibrant colorblock outfit, or wear mostly neutrals but like to incorporate colour by way of a small accent or accessory.
With so many fun colours in store for 2020, you should no longer feel restricted by or beholden to the colour of this season. Instead, embrace them all! Or, you know, just the ones that resonate with your personal style (though we totally support a little ebb-and-flow experimentation because, well, it's fun!). Without further ado, the seven biggest colour trends for Spring/Summer 2020, ahead. Plus, our edit of clothing and accessories to shop now so you'll be ready to rock your favourite shades in the new season.
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Tangerine
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Green
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Lilac
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Poppy Red
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Sky Blue
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Yellow
- Spring Colour Trends 2020: Hot Pink
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Tangerine
Tangerine was a stand-out look on designer runways, feeling fresh as ever in bag, shoe, and clothing form. If you're unabashed by colour, try your hand at a variegated orange outfit head-to-toe. If you're more inclined to try a pop, we recommend a cute mini bag or strappy sandal.
Eloquii Boat Neck Tie Sleeve Dress
Steve Madden Status Sandal
H&M Ribbed Sweater
Bottega Veneta The Pouch Mini Leather Clutch
Melody Ehsani ME. Rose Sweatpants
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Green
Designers gave us a range of green shades for Spring/Summer 2020, but two were prominent: emerald and pistachio. We can't help but love the two in combination but for a subtler take, simply pick your favourite and wear it as a single piece with neutral colours like tan, cream, or black.
Tanya Taylor Veronica Skirt
Pixie Market Pistachio Green Satin Skirt
Dear Frances Cube Boot
Whistles Gathered Sleeve Sweatshirt
Cult Gaia Astraea Mini Croc-Effect Leather Tote
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Lilac
Purple is one of those colours that many make cringy facial expressions about, but this season's lilac shade feels decidedly fresh and feminine in clothing and accessory form. The best part: this hue plays well with others. Try it with yellow, baby blue, or sage green or simply as a fresh pop with jeans and a neutral top.
Dion Lee Twist Placket Shirt
Jeffrey Campbell Fluxx Sandals
COS High-Waisted Straight Jeans
Volcom Plus Size Clouded Hooded Sweatshirt
Topshop Lilac Ribbed Glitter Socks
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Poppy Red
One of the freshest shades to make its mark on the runway, poppy red is one of those mood-enhancing colours that looks great on everyone. If worn head to toe, white accessories will perfectly enhance this tangy hue. If you're after a simpler look, try a poppy knit or top with denim.
Sézane Marissa Jumper
Pull&Bear Crossbody Bag With Knots
Tibi Steward Double Breasted Blazer
Reformation Porto Sandal
Violeta by Mango Plus Size Wrap Bow T-Shirt
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Sky Blue
Here at POPSUGAR, we love a good shade of blue so you can imagine how thrilled we are about the rise of this sky shade. It's easy as ever to wear, too. Try it with a white tee and grey jeans for a livened-up take on neutrals, or really go for it by mixing together a couple of varying shades.
& Other Stories Oversized Wool Blend Workwear Shirt
Zara Floral Embroidered Knit Cardigan
Staud Ronnie Knotted Canvas Tote
Universal Standard Ana Ribbed Sweater Skirt With Pocket
Schutz Posseni Mule
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Yellow
Yellow has been big over the past couple of seasons, but it's softening for Spring with paler shades at the forefront. From banana yellow to sweet dandelion, treat this colour as a neutral and mix it with beige, black, and army green for a wearable look with impact.
Urban Outfitters Rochelle Fuzzy Cropped Cardigan
Loeffler Randall Georgie Flats
Proenza Schouler White Label Washed Denim Cinched Jean Jacket
Altaire Box Bag
Sea Tabitha Tiered Dress
Spring Colour Trends 2020: Hot Pink
Pink is coming in hot for Spring from electric tones to bubblegum shades so reach for this shade when you want to make a statement. The key is to not treat this colour like it's precious; instead, take it in a sporty direction by styling it with sneakers, mixing it with black, or combining it with other colours like blue or orange.
